Refer to SSMPA website for updates:  www.ssmpa.com and Facebook: Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park SSMPA Interpretive hike leaders:  Dale Chaloukian, John Luker, Teena Takata, and Peter Ullrich
Welcome Walks:  Organized and led by SSMPA in the SSPSHP

with the leaders indicated.

 "WELCOME WALKS"

 AT SANTA SUSANA PASS 

 STATE HISTORIC PARK

 2012 Hike and Graffiti Schedule: 

Hikes: 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month 


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Hike 3rd Sunday of the month

Graffiti Abatement: 4th Saturday of the month

We'll be going up to the caves and the area above the train tunnel. Among other things, we'll see the Chatsworth Park North gate into the SSPSHP!
 
--Graffiti Abatement--
Due to rain on Saturday, January 28th
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Location: Larwin
 
If you are already a trained volunteer for using the equipment, please feel free to join us.  As usual, because of lack of generator power, we can only have two or three grinders going at once.

 Please note that the starting time for the graffiti abatement has been changed to 9:30.

 Starting/Ending Locations: Larwin entrance

 Santa Susana Park Volunteers & Friends

SSPSHP volunteers and community members,

SSPSHP Volunteer Hikes  Contact:  Jennifer Dandurand,
park interpretive specialist | volunteer coordinator
los encinos shp | santa susana pass shp
t: 818.784.4849 | f: 818.784.0621 | e: jdandurand@parks.ca.gov
NEW schedule: wednesday-friday, sat or sun

Some of the State Park volunteers have planned some hikes in the next few weeks.  Please considering joining one (or more!) of them and learning more about your local State Park. Additional hikes are being planned, so more emails may be coming your way!

GENERAL HIKING INFO

-- bring plenty of water, hat, sunscreen

-- wear appropriate shoes and clothing  (NOTE: Some of the areas where these hikes are headed have ticks and poison oak, so dress accordingly)

-- there are no restroom facilities on park property

-- all minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult

-- well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome

-- free and open to the public

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Take the 118 Freeway to the Topanga Canyon Boulevard exit. Proceed south on Topanga Boulevard approximately one mile. Turn right (west) on Devonshire, proceed half a mile, and turn left on  Larwin Avenue which is the last street before Devonshire ends.  The park entrance is on the right under the power lines.  Parking is along the residential street.

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Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park

Park Address: 22400 Devonshire St.; Chatsworth, CA 91311

Mailing Address: 16756 Moorpark St.; Encino, CA 91436

Phone: 818.784.4849

Email: SantaSusana@parks.ca.gov

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SantaSusanaPass

 *excessive heat of 95 degrees or more cancels hikes

 **Some of these hikes may be more strenuous than others. If you would like more details about the hike difficulty level, themes, or destination, please let me know. Questions? Call or email! Jennifer Dandurand park interpretive specialist | volunteer coordinator los encinos shp | santa susana pass shp

t: 818.784.4849 | f: 818.784.0621 | e: jdandurand@parks.ca.gov

schedule: w: 1:30-5:30; th, sa: 9-5:30; su: 1-5:30 [off: m, tu, f]

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 Stagecoach Trail

 Meet 9:00 AM on the third Sunday of each month from November through June. No hiking in the summer-early fall due to hot weather. Interpretative hike into history of Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park. Hike is a 3 to 4-1/2 mile loop (400' gain) up the historic Stagecoach Trail. Directions: From Topanga Cyn. Blvd., turn West on Devonshire St. then South on Larwin Avenue. Go about 200 feet and park under the power lines.

Leader: Lee Baum (818-341-1850). 

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Sierra Club-Santa Susana Mtns. 

Sun, Feb 5 Vasquez Rocks 9AM 

Easy 3-4 mi stroll among rocks carved by wind and rain, once a hideout for the infamous outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez. Meet 9 AM at entrance to Vasquez Park on street. Take I-5 N to 14 Fwy N, exit Aqua Dulce Rd. N and follow signs. Bring water and snacks. Serious rain cancels. 

Ldrs: Henry Schultz (284-5613), Dave Morrow (254-5245) 

Sun, Feb 19 Elsmere Canyon Loop 9AM 

3 mi, 500’ gain hike on a new trail in historic canyon that was saved from becoming a landfill. Several small stream crossings. Meet 9 AM at south end of Newhall Ave in Santa Clarita. Take I-5 to 14 Fwy N, exit Newhall Ave, R to carpool area. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels. 

Ldrs: Ed Benison (254-7517), Henry Schultz (284-5613) 

Sun, Feb 26 Placerita Canyon 8-mile Loop 9AM 

Moderate 8 mi loop, 1600’ gain in the western end of the San Gabriel Mts. Ascend steep climb along ridge and hillside for excellent views of Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys and then descend via the Los Pinetos and Canyon Trails. Meet 9 AM at Placerita Canyon Nature Center. Take I-5 N to 14 Fwy N, exit Placerita Cyn Rd, go R 1.5 mi to park entrance. Meet in front of nature center. Bring water, lunch, and lug soles. Rain cancels. 

Ldrs: Kate Okamoto (288-7931), Geraldine Lorme (296-0246)

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/scg/index.htm 

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Community Hiking Club Schedule 

Hiking Schedule

nothing yet 

RAIN WILL ALWAYS

CANCEL HIKES

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Rancho Simi Trailblazers Local Hikes

http://www.simitrailblazers.com/
activities/index.html

Hikes are canceled if it rains. There are no hikes on holidays

 Rocky Peak

      Sunday evenings meet at 4 PM at the Rocky Peak trailhead at the end of Rocky Peak road on the Santa Susana Pass. (Meet at 5 PM during daylight savings time) Strenuous – 4.8 miles round trip.

Long Canyon

   Tusday evenings meet at 6:30 PM in Long Canyon parking lot. Directions: In Simi Valley, take First Street South. Continue when the road’s name changes to Long Canyon Road. The parking lot is at the intersection of Long Canyon Road and Wood Ranch Parkway. Easy to Moderate – 3.0 miles round trip.

The Chumash Trail

 Thursday evenings meet at 6:00 PM at the Chumash trailhead. Directions: Take 118 Freeway to Yosemite exit. Go North on Yosemite and turn right on Flanagan Dr. The trailhead is at the end of Flanagan Drive. Moderate to Strenuous – 5.2 miles round trip. 

    No Dogs Allowed at this event.

February Activities

February 4th 

Backbone Trail Part 1:    Ray Miller Trailhead to the Big Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Shuttle*  

9.8 Miles - (1,086' elevation gain) - Moderate to Strenuous 

Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads in Mugu State Park. The parking fee is $10 at Big Sycamore Canyon Campground parking lot. The parking fee is $5 at La Jolla Canyon parking lot. Parking fees will be shared between everyone in attendance. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/bbtm/Day1.pdf to view a trail map. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/BackboneTrail.pdf to see the National Park Systems Backbone Trail System flier. 

February 11th 

Backbone Trail Part 2:    Mishe Mokwa Trailhead to the Big Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Shuttle*  

12.5 Miles - (900' elevation gain - 3,000' elevation loss) - Moderate to Strenuous 

Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads. The parking fee is $10 at Big Sycamore Canyon Campground parking lot. There is no parking fee at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead. Parking fees will be shared between everyone in attendance. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/bbtm/Day2.jpg to view a trail map. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/BackboneTrail.pdf to see the National Park Systems Backbone Trail System flier. 

February 25th 

Backbone Trail Part 3:    Backbone Trailhead (across from Mishe Mokwa Trailhead) to Encinal Canyon Road Trailhead Shuttle*  

10.0 Miles - (830' elevation gain) - Moderate to Strenuous 

Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads. There are no parking fees at either trailhead. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/bbtm/Day3.jpg to view a trail map. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/BackboneTrail.pdf to see the National Park Systems Backbone Trail System flier. 

March Activities 

March 3rd 

Backbone Trail Part 4:    Encinal Canyon Road Trailhead to Latigo Canyon Road Trailhead Shuttle*  

7 Miles - (1,692' elevation gain) - Moderate to Strenuous 

Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads. There are no parking fees at either trailhead. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/bbtm/Day4.jpg to view a trail map. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/BackboneTrail.pdf to see the National Park Systems Backbone Trail System flier. 

March 7th - 11th 

Havasupai Indian Reservation - Havasu Falls Camping & Hiking Trip* 

This very special event is limited to Trail Blazer members only. To make your reservations, click here to email Mark. Space is limited, so it's best to sign up early. The last day to sign up is February 29th. 

March 24th 

Backbone Trail Part 5:    Latigo Canyon Trailhead to Malibu Canyon Trailhead Shuttle*  

9.8 MIles - (1,286' elevation gain) - Moderate to Strenuous 

Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads. There are no parking fees at either trailhead. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/bbtm/Day4.jpg to view a trail map. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/BackboneTrail.pdfto see the National Park Systems Backbone Trail System flier. 

March 31st 

Backbone Trail Part 6:    Malibu Canyon Road Trailhead (Piuma Road) to the Saddle Peak/Stunt Road Trailhead Shuttle*  7.2 Miles - (2,300' elevation gain) - Strenuous 

Meet at 8 AM near Donut Delite at the corner of Madera and Royal. Please remember, this hike requires ample shuttle cars, so be prepared to drive your car from Donut Delite to both the beginning and ending trailheads. There are no parking fees at either trailhead. Shuttle car driving directions will be distributed at Donut Delite. Bring 2 - 3 quarts of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/bbtm/Day6.jpg to view a trail map. 

Click http://www.simitrailblazers.com/activities/BackboneTrail.pdf to see the National Park Systems Backbone Trail System flier. 

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Good web pages for hikers:   

 http://www.simitrailblazers.com/
activities/index.html

http://www.communityhikingclub.org/

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/scg/index.htm