page 18 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

Our Chapter Outings Leaders lead outings to hike/backpack in themountains and canyons to enjoy unspoiled forests. We in SouthernCalifornia are fortunate to have many of these areas nearby in theCleveland National Forest in which we can hike or backpack. Butnot all of these areas are safe from intrusive development frombeing improved. We all need to act to preserve these wild areasfor future hikes and hikers by supporting the new SouthernCalifornia Forests Campaign.

The campaign will help Sierra Club members encourageU.S. Forest Service to shape their management plans for our localforests in ways that would prevent the cutting of new roads, theentry of noisy, polluting off-road vehicles and the stringing ofpower lines. Backcountry areas may look large and remote enoughto handle the addition of these many projects, but to someone whocares about the environment, those areas are already full full ofanimals, of plants, of fresh air, of nature, of vistas, of quiet. Thatswhy we like to hike in the backcountry instead of hiking in the city.

Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer blank places onthe maps, fewer wild areas where mankinds influence is unseen.The Sierra Club supports a proposed plan that would protect asmuch of the current wild space in the local national forests as pos-

sible. Alternative plans offer different approaches, and withoutvocal support from the hiking community, a less desirable plancould easily be adopted.

The world is full of beautiful places that need saving, butthese forests are our beautiful places. These are our stompinggrounds. We know these summits and canyons. The Sierra Cluband other hiking groups have a direct stake in the Forest Servicesplans. If we do not work to save these natural areas, who will? Thenew Sierra Club Southern California Forests Campaign offers all ofus an opportunity to protect our forests by making our voicesheard. Make sure your voice is a part of the chorus!

SAN DIEGO CHAPTER HIKERS SHOULD SUPPORTSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FORESTS CAMPAIGN

SHERMAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH ENJOY A HIKE (PHOTO BY A. MAREK)

HS

By Jim Matlock, Outings Committee Chair, San Diego Chapter

Deborah Berger for City AttorneyLegal and Environmental Leadership for San Diego

Deborah Berger for City Attorney, P.O. Box 82525, , San Diego, California 92138 619.462.6500 www.BergerforCityAttorney.com

Dear Fellow Sierra Club Members:

As the city and state budget deficits grow, we have to wonder: Will the resourcesneeded to protect our environment be cut?

As your City Attorney I will ensure that there is adequate funding to fully enforcethe law. I will implement innovative environmental programs and require thatCEQA review is done by attorneys. I wont allow the city to short-change environ-mental protection, even when the budget makes doing it right seem difficult.

Protecting the environment is important--in good times and bad; in election yearsas well as off years. As your next City Attorney I look forward tohonoring my commitments to protect our natural resources forgenerations to come.

Deborah Berger

WE ALL NEED TO PRESERVE THESE WILD AREAS FOR FUTUREHIKES AND HIKERS BY SUPPORTING THE NEW SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA FORESTS CAMPAIGN.

page 19 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

It was a hot summer day in September. Twelve intrepid kids ages8 through 12, four volunteer Campaign organizers, and assortedparents assembled in Descanso, near San Diego, and prepared fora day outing to the Eagle Peak proposed wilderness area. Formany this would be their first hike 'in the woods,' so gear checksand Wilderness Ethic discussions were in order. We would LeaveIt Better Than We Found It, Hug a Tree if We Got Lost, Blow aWhistle in Distress, Put Moleskin on Hotspots, Drink Plenty ofWater, and abide by various and sundry other rules of the trail.

A 10-mile car caravan along Boulder Creek Road includ-ed stops to look into the Sill Hill and No Name proposals. Theseinspiring viewpoints provided an excellent setting for presenta-tions by Cindy Buxton and Geoffrey Smith on wilderness values,watersheds, wildlife and 'American Government 101.' Thesekids from Kids Can Do are all over the political involvement thing!Their organization mission: "Kids Can Do will unite the children ofAmerica into a creative, coordinated force engaged in solving thelong-term problems that threaten their future." A short explana-tion of the 3-branches of government, and how public lands man-agement relates to Administrative branch versus Legistlativebranch protection, was all they needed to recognize the importanceof Federal Legislative Wilderness Protection for these beautifullands.

Our hike took us deep (possibly as far as 2 miles) into theheart of the Eagle Peak proposal. Spectacular views of the ThreeSisters Falls on Boulder Creek, and the rugged hills of the CedarCreek proposal, created inspiration for all as we pressed onward.

After a hearty lunch on the trail, the group split into twoteams: One group headed up the ridge towards the peak to take inthe magnificent vistas, while another group remained in the shel-ter of the oak woodland canopy where they each wrote a letter toSenator Diane Feinstein, urging her support for Wilderness protec-tion for this area. Group founder and advisor, Kathy Fackler, pro-vided pens, paper and envelopes -- essential tools for the wilder-

ness warriors!These kids really put it all together! They experienced

the rugged beauty of the roadless areas, and they took action toprotect those areas. As John Muir would say, "They did some-thing for wildness, and made the mountains glad."

The trail-weary crew made its way back to the trail head,filled with hope for a bright wilderness future. While theyreflected on the day's experience and quietly gazed off into theland they had come to know, perhaps a smile appeared on theirfaces. I know one thing for sure: The mountains were glad theycame. For more information on Kids Can Do, visit their web siteat: http://www.kids-can-do.org/To find out how you can help with the California Wild HeritageCampaign in San Diego, call Geoffrey Smith at 858-442-1425, andvisit our site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CWHC-SanDiego

KIDS CAN DO! A HIKE TO EAGLE PEAKBy Geoffrey Smith, San Diego Regional Campaign Organizer, California Wild Heritage Campaign

FOR CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS:- Housekeeper (Pleeeaaase!)- Maintenance & RepairCoordinatorVolunteer Positions:- Bookstore & Office - MiscPositions- Secretary for CoservationCommittee- Assistant to Program Chair

COMPUTER ITEMS NEEDED:* Must be approved by Rob Morris as recycling unneededequipment costs us $$. Please email Rob atrmorris@san.rr.com Thanks!!!!- Business Card Reader- Toshiba CD-ROM, external unit for Toshiba laptop.- Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, full license- Windows 2000 operating system, full license. - WordPerfect Office 2000 or 2002, with DragonNaturally Speaking, full or upgrade license. - FileMaker Pro, Version 5.0, 5.5 or 6.0, full or upgradelicense.- Adobe Acrobat, full license. - SCSI adapter cards and cables, prefer Adaptec cardsfrom older Dell and Gateway Pentium systems(Adaptec 2940, 2940U, 2940W or 2940UW).

Wanted - By the San Diego Chapter! Thanks!Sierra Club San

Diego would like tothank the following

people for their generous donations!

Fred Cagle FAX machineBob McDowell The Book of SCSIGreg GrossFile Cabinet and DeskChairNature KnowledgeWorkshopFinancialContribution

SIERRA CLUB LEADER CINDY BUXTON AND HER CREW AT EAGLE PEAK PROPOSEDWILDERNESS (LEFT) ; KIDS CAN DO FOUNDER KATHY FACKLER AND KIDS WRIT-ING LETTERS TO SENATOR FEINSTEIN. PHOTOS: GEOFFREY SMITH

YOUR DONATIONS ANDCONTRIBUTIONS WILL TO

A GOOD CAUSE!

page 20 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

The Sierra Club has been pro-actively promoting "planning" solutionsthat help reduce losses during wildfires. There are many reasons that thelosses were so devastating during the October fires and there are severalways we can plan ahead to reduce fire risk.

1) USE "ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE BRUSH MANAGEMENT"TECHNIQUES.For years now, the Sierra Club Canyons Campaign has been distrib-uting a brochure produced by the City of San Diego and distributedby the Fire-Rescue Department entitled "Environmentally SensitiveBrush Management." This brochure recommends a list of fire-resist-ant native plants and thinning strategies to homeowners livingadjacent to sensitive habitats. It also lists the flammable, non-nativeplants that should be removed from disturbed habitat lands toreduce fuel for fires.

"Friends of Buchanan Canyon", our newest groupformed in October, has already had two organized work parties toremove "arundo donax," a highly flammable non-native giant reedthat takes over habitat areas in the floors of many urban canyons.Burning arundo can send shoots of fire into the air that travel forhundreds of yards. It grows thick along the stream-beds and pro-vides a path for spreading a fire through the canyons.

In November, the leaders for the new Buchanan Canyonfriends group distributed the Environmentally Sensitive BrushManagement brochures to the canyon-rim households and invitedtheir neighbors to an organizational meeting to inform and solidifythe new group. About 15 canyon property owners plus severalother neighbors attended the meeting to talk about brush manage-ment, protection of natural habitats, removal of the forest of arun-do and to PLAN properly!

2) BUILD WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS AND DESIGN.At minimum, at the wildland/urban interface, require develop-ments to include fire-resistant construction materials. Designhomes so that burning embers that often travel for hundreds ofyards on the wind cannot find an eve to slip under or an open ventto slip through.

Provide a reasonable defensible space between the homesand the wildlands. Research shows that "clearing" brush more than30 feet is unnecessary when combined with thinning and fuelreduction out to 75 85 feet. Weather factors, such as humidity andwind, are the main controlling factors. When we consider the factthat the recent fires jumped several major freeways, we can see that

brush management and a cleared area is only part of the solu-tion. We should enforce regulations that prohibit placing highlyflammable porches, sheds, and trees (such as eucalyptus) in this"fire-safe" zone.3) STOP URBAN SPRAWL.We mustn't continue to unnecessarily allow new development toincrease and elongate the urban/wildlands interface and make iteven more difficult to defend structures when the wildlands burn.We are already woefully under-equipped to deal with fire in ourcounty and taxpayers should not have to shoulder the cost of pro-viding even more fire fighting resources for new subdivisions andestate homes sprawling in the high-risk, fire-prone recesses of thebackcountry.

Our county land use planning has already failed us in somany ways: traffic congestion, air and water pollution, closedbeaches, endangered species, and loss of open space. Now we canclearly see that too much development has been allowed in themidst of a natural fire regime.

The voters must voice their political will against runawaysprawl development in San Diego County. There is not enoughpolitical will" from our elected officials on the County Board ofSupervisors to do it. The March 2nd, 2004 election will include aballot measure, the "Rural Lands Initiative", that will steer growthaway from about 700,000 acres of our most distant rural lands inthe County, providing a cornerstone for county planning.

BY ERIC BOWLBY, PHOTO BY PAM HAYHURST

RESTORATION CONSULTANT TIM SCHAUWECKER AND ERIC BOWLBY SURVEYARUNDO DONAX (GIANT REED) IN BUCHANAN CANYON

PLEASE SUPPORT THE RURAL LANDS INITIATIVE (PROPOSITION A)

Yes! I would like to volunteer for Prop A! ____ Yes! I would like to contribute to Prop A! ____ YOUR NAME: PHONE:

ADDRESS:

E-MAIL: EMPLOYER AND OCCUPATION:

FIRE?! ITS NOT THE PLANTS, ITS THE PLANNING!

Please help pass the Rural Lands Initiative (Prop A) on March 2nd by sending the coupon below to:Sierra Club, 3820 Ray St. San Diego, CA 92104

Any amount will help and contributions of $1,000 or more are legal and needed.

Make checks payable to: Sierra Club and write For Prop A in memo space.* This is not a tax-deductible donation.

page 21 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

Happy Trails.

Walk in real comfort.Birkenstock Expressions1-858-486-4332MMoonnddaayy--SSaattuurrddaayy 1100--66SSuunnddaayy 1111--55

2

000

Birk

enst

ock

Foot

prin

ts S

anda

ls In

c., A

ll Ri

ghts

Res

erve

d

13448 Poway RoadIn the Vons Shopping CenterIInntteerrsseeccttiioonn ooff PPoowwaayy RRdd aanndd

CCoommmmuunniittyy RRdd

Energy Independence Can Be A Beautiful Thing!SmartRoof by UNI-SOLAR is as effective asit is attractive. Thanks to superior technology,SmartRoof can generate up to 90% of theelectricity you need. You may even generateexcess power. Then, the utility company will

credit you for power youproduce! And the whole time,youll be making powerwithout noise, pollution orfossil fuels.

SmartRoof Benefits Increased Home Value Roof-Integrated Solar System Pollution-Free Power Virtually Unbreakable Protects The Environment Manufacturer Backed 20-Year Power Output And 5-Year System Warranty Significant State Rebates And Tax Incentives Available Utility Company Credits YOU For Electricity YOU Produce

Call today for a FREE in-home energy evaluation!

1-800-397-2083

www.smartroofsolar.comCopright 2003 United Solar Ovonic - All Rights Reserved

Attractive Style Lower Electric Bill Exceptionally Durable Great Investment

The cleanest, greenest way to generate electricity without compromising the look of your community!

By

page 22 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

OutingsGRADING SYSTEMThe grade is a 3-part code describing the difficulty of the outing. The first part,a capital letter, refers to the difficulty of the trip; the second part, a number,states the number of miles that will be traveled on the longest day; and the lastpart, another capital letter, refers to the total elevation gain or loss for the day.

OUTINGS CHAIR: Jim Matlock 8587484634OUTINGS EDITOR: Pauline Jimenez 6196609898(e-mail hiknlady@cox.net)MASTER CALENDAR/COL DATABASEHS OUTINGS COORDINATOR: Lynn Nebus, 619-291-8781 (e-mail hiknfun@cox.net to submit outings to Lynn.)CAR POOL INFORMATIONFor environmental reasons, the Sierra Club strongly recommends car pooling.However, for insurance reasons, COLs cannot arrange car pools, althoughmembers may voluntarily arrange them among themselves. The COL andother trip participants may (or may not) be present at an arranged car poollocation. The Sierra Club and its leaders can assume no responsibility for thedrivers or the vehicles.

Please offer to help reimburse your driver. A suggested guideline is basedon typical total operating expenses (not just gas): one passenger - 9 cents permile; two passengers - 7 cents per mile each; three passengers - 5 cents permile each; four passengers - 4 cents per mile each. Tolls, entrance or parkingfees should also be split among the passengers. If you switch cars, you shouldstill pay your original driver the suggested round trip cost.EL CAJON CAR POOL - Take I-8 to Los Coches Road. Exit south andthen left on Camino Canada. Thomas Bros. 1252, 1-D, 2001. (Formerlyone block south of I-8 at 2nd St exit.)GROSSMONT CAR POOL - Drive east on I-8, exit Jackson Drive and turnleft. At the next light, turn right to Murray Drive. From I-8 west, exitJackson Drive and go straight across the intersection. The Park & Rideis next to the Red Lobster Restaurant (do not park in the restaurantshalf of the lot).MIRA MESA CAR POOL - From I-15, go west at Mira Mesa Blvd. Takethe first right into the Park & Ride lot.MISSION VALLEY CAR POOL - Take I-8 to the Qualcomm Way off-ramp.Go west on Camino de la Reina. Park on Camino del Este near Caminode la Reina. Meet near the NE corner of Camino del Este and Caminode la Reina.NORTH COUNTY CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway exit, gowest toward orange-colored plaza. The Park & Ride is behindMcDonalds.RANCHO BERNARDO CAR POOL - Meet 200 yards east of Pomerado Roadon Oaks North Drive. For hikes in the area of Cuyamaca and LagunaMountains, leave Rancho Bernardo 10 minutes earlier than fromMission Valley.RANCHO PEASQUITOS CAR POOL - Take I-15 to Rancho PeasquitosBlvd/Poway Rd exit. Go one block west on Rancho Peasquitos Blvd.The Park & Ride is on the south (left) side of the street behind theUnion 76 gasoline station.CARLSBAD CAR POOL From I-5, exit La Costa Avenue. Drive east;take the first left into the Park & Ride lot.

Example: M8C is a moderately difficult day hike which requires going8 miles on the longest day, and which could climb or descend up to2,000 ft. (C) in any one day.

DIFFICULTY MILEAGE ELEVATION CHANGEThis is the number ofmiles, rounded to thenearest mile, traveledon the longest day ofthe trip.

E EasyM ModerateH HardS StrenuousV Very Strenuous

A less than 500 ft.B 500-1,000 ft.C 1,001-2,000 ft.D 2,001-3,000 ft.E over 3,000 ft.

RE-ELECT JUDGE

BOB COATESSierra Club Endorsed

Bob has served asChapter Secretary for

the Sierra Club,President of the SDEcology Center, andChair for the County

Council ofEnvironmentalOrganizations.

ENDORSED BY: Sheriff Bill Kolendar

District Attorney BonnieDumanis

Father Joe Carroll

over 2/3rds of SanDiegos Judges

...and scores of civicand fraternal organizations.

JAN 3/SAT/M7CMT. WOODSONLdr: Lawrence Carleton 858-578-9427lrcarleton@aol.comAsst. Needed - COL preferredModerately paced ascent of Mt Woodson,gaining 1800 ft from Lake Poway to excel-lent views from trail and summit. Bringlunch for the top, and essentials includinghat, water, min light hiking boots required.Optional visit to the Potato Chip on thedescent. The trail does not go through anyburned area. Contact leader to reserve orget directions, or show up at lake trailhead10am.JAN 3/SAT/E5ACOASTERS TORREY PINES TO DEL MARLdr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774MacDowning@Yahoo.comAsst: NeededThis easy morning hike from Torrey PinesBeach will go past Del Mar. Optional sacklunch at hike end. Bring suitable footgearand water. Meet at 9am . At corner (withsignal) of Carmel Valley Road withMcGonigle/Del Mar Scenic Pwky (Thomas1207 G1), drive west under the railroad intothe large parking lot. Meet just west of therestrooms. Reservations not required, raincancels.JAN 3/SAT/M8BVAN DUNSEN CANYONSKI/SNOW-SHOELdr: Rob Baum 619-460-0551RobertBaum@netzero.netAsst: COL II NeededThis lower/intermediate ski/snow-shoe

tour follows Van Dunsen Road through aforest and into Upper Holcomb Valley. Ourdestination is the decayed ruins ofBelleville. This area was once rich withgold mining activity and should be aninteresting place to explore and play in thesnow. Beginners with some experience arewelcome. May relocate if snow conditionsare poor.JAN 4/SUN/M6BBODEN CANYONLdr: Jennifer OLeary 760-522-0637olearyj@saic.comAsst: Gwen AdeWander down an unexpectedly lushcanyon filled with a variety of oaks andsycamore trees. Bring 2 qts water, sun-screen and a snack. Wear lug-soled shoes.Meet at the North San Pasqual parkingarea (7 mi east of the Wild Animal Park onHwy 78) for a quick 8:30am carpool to thetrailhead. Plan to be back around noon.Contact Leader at olearyj@saic.com.JAN 4/SUN/H10DEGG MTN PALM FORESTLdr: Matthias Blume 858-695-9675matthias@ucsd.eduAsst: Kirk BellesSee dozens of palms, torote (elephanttrees), desert willows, and a smoke tree for-est, all in one loop hike. Along the way,climb Egg Mtn and Palm Benchmark, twoeasily accessible bumps with nice views ofthe surrounding desert. 10 miles, 2000gain and loss, moderately fast pace, easyscrambling, mostly x-country (no trail).6:30am meeting time, 12 hiker limit. Emailleader for signup and details.JAN 4/SUN/H11CKELLER PEAK SKI/SNOW-SHOELdr: Rob Baum 619-460-0551RobertBaum@netzero.netAsst: COL II NeededThis intermediate ski/snow-shoe tour willbegin from Highway 18 in Arrowhead(near Big Bear). We will travel on a moder-ately-ascending, hopefully snow-coveredroad to Keller Peak. We will beskiing/snow-shoeing through a lush forestof Sugar Pine and Black Oak. At the peakwell be rewarded with spectacular views.May relocate if snow conditions are poor.JAN 6/TUES/M6BCOWLES MTN 6:30 EVENING HIKELdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Charlie SloanTake a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock sideof San Diegos highest point. Learn about

the chaparral world by flashlight. Bringhiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight,water and a munchie. Call between 8pm-10pm or on weekends for required signup.(Leave word how late in the evening I canreturn your call.)JAN 7/WED/E9AWED IN MTNSPENASQUITOS CANYONLdr: Al Hofstatter 858-271-1242Asst: NeededVisit the waterfall and enjoy this beautifulcanyon. Creek crossings, lunch in asycamore grove. From I-15 turn west onMercy Rd, go right on Black Mtn Rd, left onCanyonside Park Driveway and proceed0.4 miles to Ranch House parking lot. Meetat 9:00am. Carpools leave Los Coches at8:00am, Mission Valley at 8:30am. Heavyrain cancels.JAN 10/SAT/M5B 9amLA JOLLA SHORESLdr: Betty Rose 858-454-2024Asst: NeededModerately fast-paced walk throughsecret pathways into the hills of La JollaShores Heights, with great views of theocean. Bring water, layered clothing, stur-dy shoes. Use bathroom facilities beforearriving, as there are none on the outing.Optional refreshments afterwards. Meetcorner of Avenida de la Playa and Paseodel Ocaso: Thos. Guide 1227-H5. Allowextra driving time for traffic, scarce park-ing spaces. No reservations, limited to 25.No calls please.JAN 10/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDING SE PART OFWARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededJoin us in building new trail (no experienceneeded), between the Pacific Crest Trailnear Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. Wewill work on a hillside with views of theWarner Ranch. Work will involve remov-ing roots, building rock walls and newtread. Call Rob for REQUIRED sign-up anddirections to meeting point (Thomas Guidep 409 L9).JAN 10/SAT/M6CCOWLES MTN / PYLES PEAK(FROM GOLFCREST CAR PARK)Ldr: John YorkWilliams 858-454-8696yorkwil@attglobal.netAsst: Mel WestModerately-paced hike up Cowles Mtnand Pyles Peak to see the extent of the fire

Outings

page 23 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

All participants on Sierra Club outings arerequired to sign a standard liability waiver. If youwould like to read the liability waiver before youchoose to participate on any outing, please go to:www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/, orcontact the Sierra Clubs Outings Department at(415)977-5528 for a printed version.

(cont. next page)

page 24 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

damage around Mission Trails Park, andsigns of recovery. Meet at 7:50 for 8:00amstart and bring mid-morning snacks aswell as 2 qts water. Wear sturdy hikingshoes and bring sunscreen. Call after SatJan 3rd or email anytime, deadline ThursJan 8th, 9pm (15 person limit).JAN 11/SUN/M10CSOMBRERO PEAK WESTAPPROACHLdr: Blake Cournyer 858-538-7877bcournyer@san.rr.comAsst: COL NeededJoin us on this x-country hike (no trail) tobag Sombrero Peak the easy way. Greatviews overlooking southern Borrego val-ley. Possible exploratory side trip to findNative American solstice cave. Moderatepace includes minimal bouldering. Sturdyboots (no tennis shoes), 2-3qts water andlunch. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Call oremail for sign up and details.

Jan 14/ WED/ M6BWED IN THE MTNS / OTAY MTNLdr: Ellen Shively 619-479-3412ellenshively@sbcglobal.netAsst: NeededWell stroll up the fire road of Otay Mtn toview the fire devastation and look for theremaining strands of Tecate Cypress anddependent insects. See the border from adifferent perspective. Call leader for direc-tions to trailhead. Bring sack lunch, 2 qtswater and your curiosity.JAN 14/WED/ E4AROSE CANYON RAMBLELdr: Diana Steele 619-692-3534dsteele@nasw.orgAsst: NeededWeekday morning ramble through Rose

Canyon, meet at 7:30am. Learn about theimpact of the proposed Regents Roadbridge on this beautiful urban canyon.Easy pace; lots of stops to look at birds,vegetation, bridge site, etc. Bring water;binoculars if you have them. Return tostart by 9:30am. Call or email to sign upand for more info.JAN 19/MON/H14CGOAT CANYON TRESTLELdr: Allen Holden, SrAsst: W. Martynowicz 858-558-8327The route goes up Mortero Palms Canyon,down Goat Canyon and under the historicwooden railroad trestle. Hiking along theoriginal construction road we will passseveral worker camps en route to the cul-tural treasures of Indian Hill. The returntrudge passes the man on horseback pic-tograph at Piedras Grandes. This is theGrand Tour for serious adventure hikers.We leave Mission Valley 5:30am sharp, ontrail by 8am.JAN 20/TUES/M6BCOWLES MTN 6:30 EVENING HIKELdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Charlie SloanTake a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock sideof San Diegos highest point. Learn aboutthe chaparral world by flashlight. Bringhiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight,water and a munchie. Call between 8pm-10pm or on weekends for required signup.(Leave word how late in the evening I canreturn your call.)JAN 24/SAT/E2ATRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCHLdr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726Asst: NeededJoin us in building new trail (no experienceneeded), between the Pacific Crest Trailand the CR&HT. We will work on a hillsidewith views of the Warner Ranch. Work willinvolve removing roots, building rockwalls and new tread. Call Rob forREQUIRED sign-up and directions tomeeting point (Thomas Guide p 409 L9).

JAN 24/SATNORTH COUNTY DAYCoord: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345GwendaAnn@aol.comJoin us for a day of hiking and enjoymentof coastal North County. There are 5 differ-ent hikes to choose from, followed by ajoint potluck picnic in Carlsbad. Join us forthe day!

JAN 24/SAT/E2A 9:00amCALAVERAS PRESERVE NORTH COUNTY HIKE #1Ldr: Renee Huston 760-730-9899Asst: NeededModerate 2 hr hike to the summit of MtCalavera, followed by a potluck at OakRiparian Park. The Preserve Calaverasgroup has worked diligently to protect thisarea from the encroaching development of870 homes. We meet in the parking lot ofOak Riparian Park (restrooms available).Wear shoes with tread, bring water. Callleader for directions. Rain cancels. JAN 24/SAT/E4A 10:00amCARLSBAD BEACH HIKE NORTH COUNTY HIKE #2Ldr: Kathy Norman 760-510-1180kathyinorman@yahoo.comAsst: Doug NolffEnjoy a magnificent morning beach walkin Carlsbad. Meet at parking lot behindCarlsbad Inn. From I-5, go west onCarlsbad Village Dr to the end, turn leftinto beach parking. Well walk southapprox 2 miles and return, enjoying thesplendid beach views, the breeze, and thesurf. Bring water, walking shoes. No signup; first 25 will go. Rain cancels. Stay forthe 12:30 potluck picnic at Oak RiparianPark.JAN 24/SAT/E5A 9:00amWALK AT LEO CARRILLO RANCHNORTH COUNTY HIKE #3Leader: Gwenda Humpherys 858-484-4345GwendaAnn@aol.comAsst: NeededThe City of Carlsbad recently establishedthe 27-acre Leo Carrillo Ranch as a HistoricPark. Leo Carrillo-actor, preservationistand conservationist-founded this retreat asan Old California style rancho, an impor-tant cultural asset he felt was rapidly dyingout. Well take a self guided walk aroundthe ranch area. Meet in the parking lot nearthe entrance of the ranch. Call or emailleader for directions.JAN 24/SAT/M6B 9:00amBATIQUITOS AREA NORTH COUNTY HIKE #4Ldr: Shelley Warnick 858-945-3554Asst: NeededWell take about 2 hours to walk a trailbeside this lush lagoon and then ramble upto the Four Seasons Resort in this pictur-esque area of Carlsbad. Very hilly leadingup to resort, but well go more slowly onthe uphills. Call leader for directions.Heavy rain cancels, call if unsure.

Outings

PHO

TOBY

MAT

THIA

SBL

UM

E

FEB 1/SUN/E3ABALBOA PARK GARDEN WALKLdr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236Asst: NeededSlow-paced early morning walk/talkthrough Balboa Park gardens. See twodesert gardens, lush palm-filled ravine,butterfly garden. Learn about drought-tol-erant and native plants. For reservationand more info, call leader 7-9pm beginningTues, Jan 27. Adults only please, and nopets.FEB 7/SAT/H8CROCKHOUSE CANYON LOOPLdr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598Asst: Rachel BarsmanWell hike from Bow Willow Canyon up toa high white-sand wash, then scramble x-country down to explore the old rock-house, studying the spring desert duringour short breaks. Loop back on Indian trailand sand wash. Fast-paced. Call between8pm-10pm or on weekends for requiredsignup. (Leave word how late in theevening I can return your call.)FEB 8/SUN/M5B 1:00pmDALEY RANCH / COUGAR PASSTRAIL DOG HIKELdr: Tina Pollock 858-675-2077tinapollock@msn.comAsst: Lynda JuniperModerate conditioning hike in northernDaley Ranch. Bring your pooch to see rareEngelmann Oaks and scenic views ofValley Center and Escondido while youboth get into shape. Sturdy shoes and 1 qtwater needed. To sign up call (7-10pm) oremail leader between Jan 31-Feb 7. Heavycontinuous rain cancels. Limited to 15.FEB 11/WED/M9BWED IN THE MTNS DALEY RANCHLdr: Pat Gifford 858-453-4595 Asst: NeededHike a wide perimeter of Daley Ranchsearching for the wild, rare Engelmannoak. Take I-15 to El Norte Parkway, east toLa Honda Dr. and 1 mile to the main gateand parking. Meet at 9am. Bring lunch andwater. Heavy rain cancels. Carpools leaveMission Valley at 8am.

JAN 24/SAT/H6B 8:30amDOUBLE PEAK SAN MARCOSNORTH COUNTY HIKE #5Ldr: Tina Pollock 858-675-2077TinaPollock@msn.comAsst: Lynda JuniperJoin us for this steep hike up to the highestpeak in San Marcos. After a good workout,we will be rewarded with 360 degree viewsat the top. Sturdy shoes and 1 qt waterneeded. Call (to 9pm) or email leaderbetween 1/14 and 1/23 for directions andsign-up. Heavy continuous rain cancels.Limited to 15. JAN 24/SAT/H8DLAKE POWAY-MT WOODSONLdr: Mel West 858-679-6575 Asst: John YorkWilliamsThis strenuous but moderately-paced hikeoffers great views, climbing through a ver-itable obstacle course of gigantic boulders.Well check out some of the new trail workthats been accomplished. Bring two qtswater, a snack, and hiking boots. Rain can-cels. Call leader beginning Jan 12 7:00 to 9 pm for reservation and directions.JAN 24/SAT/M11DMT WOODSON WEST APPROACH /BLUE SKY PRESERVELdr: Blake Cournyer 858-538-7877bcournyer@san.rr.comAsst: NeededJoin us on this great local exercise hike.Good inclines, moderate pace, early start,with green vegetation spared from fire.Bring 2 qts water, boots & lunch. Heavyrain cancels. Call or e-mail for sign up anddetails.

JAN 24-25/SAT-SUN/S6CWONDERLAND OF ROCKS BACK-PACK / JOSHUA TREELdr: Rob Baum 619-460-0551RobertBaum@netzero.netAsst: Kirk BellesAn amazing hike through a huge, jumbledmaze of monzo granite boulders. A fasci-nating area that any rock scrambler willenjoy. You should be adept at boulder hop-ping and scrambling with a full pack.Make no mistake, this is no easy stroll inthe park. Email preferred.JAN 28/WED/M8BWED IN MTNS / SUNSET-BIG LAGUNA TRAILSLeader: Dale Laney 619-574-6838 Asst: NeededLoop hike on Sunset and Big Laguna trailsin Laguna Mtns. Meet 9:00am at the infostation (kiosk) on Sunrise Hwy (S-1) 5miles north of I- 8. Bring: 2 qts water, lunch,rain gear and warm clothes. Natl ForestAdventure Pass or Golden Ages passrequired for parking. Rain or snow cancels.Call leader for additional information.JAN 31/SAT/E4A 9:00amROSE CANYON OPEN SPACE (UNIV CITY)Ldr: Elana Colby 760-436-1885eycolby@adelphia.net (preferred)Asst: Lynda JuniperStart your day with a quick walk down apacked dirt path bordered by coastal sage,chaparral, and poison oak. Water travelsthrough this city canyon, creating a ripari-an habitat for animals and plants alike.Prepare to cross a narrow plank bridgeover shallow(?) water. Bring water, sunprotection. Sturdy shoes recommended.Call leader to reserve between 7-10pm.JAN 31-FEB 1/SAT-SUN/H9CANZA BORREGO UPPER COYOTECANYON BACKPACK Ldr: Bryan OLeary 858-650-6945Asst: Doug NolffExplore the remote upper Coyote Canyonin Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Day onebackpack 6 miles, hike 3 miles, lose 1500and camp near a spring. Day two exploreparts of Fig Tree Valley on the way out.This beautiful northernmost part of AnzaBorrego park has several scenic canyons.WBC graduate or equivalent experiencerequired. Call Bryan to reserve. Limit 12.

Outings

page 25 San Diego Chapter January/February 2004 Hi Sierran

(cont. next page)

OUTINGS ARE FUN.... AND EDUCATIONAL!

PHO

TOBY

MAT

THIA

SBL

UM

E