Name: Mt. Wilson
Start: 2024-11-24T07:15:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-24T14:15:00-08:00

Join me for a brisk hike to Mt Wilson. Consider snacks/lunch at the top. Cafe will not be open.

We will take a short break at Orchard Camp and, again, at the Manzanita Bench. You are welcome to just go to these points if that is your preference but please tell me you are turning around. We will regroup at Orchard so I can see who wants to continue. If you know the trail, feel free to go up ahead of me.

**The Numbers:**
Distance: 14 mi
Elevation Gain: 4500 to 5000
Rating: 8/10
Trail: Single track
Parking: Street. Two important items: 2. Curb your tires 1. Keep the noise down so the neighbors don't create parking rules.
Meet at the water fountain at the road junction.

If separated from the group, please post a comment when done.

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PLEASE - Know your limits and abilities. Bring snacks and drink plenty of liquids when hiking. Check weather conditions and dress accordingly and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak, snakes, ticks, uneven footing, spectacular views, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous, rewarding and fun.
VHC HIKE RATING SCALE
Rating a hike is subjective, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike and the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces, various obstructions, water and/or water crossings or bouldering and/or rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these!
1 – A long walk
2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain
3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. elevation gain
4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increases at times)
5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. elevation gain (heart rate increasing even more at times)
6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR)
7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself)
8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be angry with the hike leader)
9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. elevation gain (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities)
10 – Use your imagination
Class 3 Scrambling: Scrambling or un-roped climbing. You must use your hands at times to hold the terrain or find your route. This may be caused by a combination of boulders, steepness and extreme terrain. Some Class 3 routes have ropes in place for assistance.

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