TRAIL NAME: Monrovia Canyon Park – Monrovia, CA
HIKE DATE: Saturday June 29, 2019
MEETING TIME: 7:30 am – 7:45 am
(We will start meeting at the indicated time so we can get started on time.)
Return approx: 10:00 am
HIKE LEAD: Diana Herrera
HIKE LEVEL: Level 3 – (Easier, lightly moderate hike, a good starting uphill followed by plenty of small rollings hills)
WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/
HIKE RSVP:
https://www.facebook.com/latrailhikers/events
HIKE DISTANCE: 2.7 Miles approx. (Round trip)
HIKE DURATION: 1.5 Hours (approx)
MEETING LOCATION:
Monrovia Canyon Park
(Meet in Parking Lot next to the Park Entrance – Ranger Kiosk)
1200 N Canyon Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
DIRECT LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/dLb3zGFtRc52
PARKING IN THE PARK: There is a $6 weekend cash parking fee per car ($5 on weekdays), payable at the gate.
You can park outside the park for free and walk in, but make sure you get there earlier so you have time to get to walk over the meeting area.
ADDITIONAL PARKING OUTSIDE PARK:
If people don’t mind walking the 1.5 miles, we can park along Canyon Blvd and Ridgeside Ave. will meet by the lower parking on the left-hand side of the Entrance station. If you plan on doing this, make sure you come earlier than the meeting time so you have time to walk into the park.
HIKE WALKTHROUGH: The hike will start at the left-hand side from the entrance station. We will be hiking the Bill Cull trail. This hike starts near the park entrance, close to the Ranger Station. It will start with a few switchbacks going uphill. This will be the most demanding part of the hike, but it is not a lengthy section. Then it will plateau and start going downhill into the scenic shaded tree area. The hike is 1 and 3/4 miles one way. It is a very well maintained trail. We will easily cross the (dry) creek about 3 times. Along the way, there will be plenty of serene greenery to enjoy. There will be some slight uphill at a very slow gain, but can be a little workout. Once at the watershed/waterfall, we’ll take a nice break there and enjoy our snacks. We will be heading the same way back. Keep in mind that the waterfall may be dry given current dry conditions. But the hike itself is worth visiting this park.
REQUIRED: Water, at least one liter of water or two 16/20oz bottles.
RECOMMENDED: Comfortable shoes, hiking pole(s), sun block and closed toe shoes.
DOG-FRIENDLY?: Yes, but must be kept on a leash. You must clean up after your pet and carry water and a container for it drink from.
INFORMATIVE LINKS:
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s Details we link at the very top of this page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike).
MY FRIEND SAID I CAN DO THIS HIKE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT?
We take your safety quite seriously, and would not like for you to attend a hike you’re not ready for. You know your body and hiking experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced hiker, please read our hike details page as the hike may not suit your experience level. We have a better experience if every hike has hikers of the intended level.
DISCLAIMER: LA Trail Hikers and its Leads/Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike lead/organizer, participant, LA Trail Hikers, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.
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