JPL HIKING AND BACKPACKING CLUB Cucamonga Peak Dayhike Saturday, September 21 DESCRIPTION: This trip is moderate to strenuous if you go all of the fairly steep 16 miles, but there are several points along the way offering wonderful views and a sense of accomplishment for those who poop out before the end. (Although grade school kids have been spotted at the top.) Cucamonga Peak provides panoramic views as far as the air will let the eye see, and at over 9k feet, the air is pretty clear. For the obnoxiously energetic, there are up to 7 peaks to bag if you feel you must. The trail follows Icehouse Canyon along a stream passing several springs, then crosses the saddle onto the East side of the ridge. The trail is in excellent condition and sturdy shoes should do fine, but there are spots where it crosses loose rock. Trees provide shade the entire way, and the climate is remarkably cool for the time of year. We meet at the Mt. Baldy ranger station in the Village at 8:00 A.M. to pick up wilderness permits and check out the museum, then hit the trail. We have all day to complete the trip, and the idea is to have a fun time, not a slog-and-pant. BRING: Dayhike stuff. For this trail, THREE liters of water is recommended. Two-liter soda bottles work fine for this. The bugs should be gone by now but you'll still need sunglasses and sunscreen, and don't forget the camera. Lunch can be at the top but be sure to bring snacks to munch along the way. If you would like to go, please contact: Mike Garrett Phone 354-7732 MS 125-224 E-mail garrett@telerobotics.jpl.nasa.gov cc-mail Michael.S.Garrett@jpl.nasa.gov The Club's Home Page is now accessible outside JPL at: /hiking/hiking.html