Date: 13 May 86 19:50:55 PDT (Tuesday)
From: jcook.es
Subject: Day Hike to Bear Flats
To: BackpackInterest_.es
cc: JCook, MNeary, MHerod.wndc
Reply-To: MNeary, MHerod.wndc

XEROX MOUNTAINEERING AND BACKPACKING CLUB - TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Saturday, May 17, 1986 at 10:00 am

Bear Canyon Trail to Bear Flats (Mt. Baldy Village area)

Come join us for a delightful hike up Bear Canyon.  This trail is 
"just across the road" from Ice House Canyon,  a favorite of this 
Club.  Distance is about 2 miles one way, with about 1200 feet of 
elevation  gain.  It's a good conditioning hike if it's been a 
while since your feet saw a real trail!

We will continue uphill, past several rustic cabins, as we listen 
to the gurglings of Bear Creek.  We join the main trail and see a 
constantly-changing variety of plants, trees and wildflowers.  
The trail makes an abrupt turn from the creek, and we contour 
around a bend in the sun (nice view on a clear day).  Before you 
know it, you're at Bear Flats, our lunch stop.  Continuing up 
this trail, you will encounter Mt. San Antonio ("Old Baldy") at 
the 10,064 foot level.  It's only another six miles and 5500 feet 
gain.  Anyone  deciding to go this way should plan on a coming 
down via a stretcher (You can meet the rest of us at the Pizza 
Hut in Ontario).

The trail is mostly under shade, so if it is overcast you should 
bring a light jacket.  There is NO WATER anywhere outside  Baldy 
Village, so plan on at least one liter per person (or dog).  Of 
course, we always recommend the ten essentials.

Directions:

From the 10 (San Bernardino) or 60 (Pomona) freeways, exit 
Mountain Avenue and continue North.   Mountain Ave. will end at 
Euclid Ave.  (yes, I know they parallel each other on the flats); 
continue  West (left turn) on Euclid, then right (North) at the 
stop sign.  Continue up the hill to Baldy Village (speed limit 
25!) and look for the Fire Station on the left.  Just a bit 
further you'll see the sign for the Church (also on the left).  
Turn into the parking lot here and park near the street (public 
area).

Driving time is approx. 1.5 hours from the South Bay area.

If you'd like to get some fresh air and stretch your legs, please 
let me know.  Hope to see you Saturday!

Mick Herod

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