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Hike Up this is in what I call the Lower Arroyo ~ Elmer is roughly 2.25 miles north of Devil's Gate Dam. Start at Devil's Gate, through Hahamongna wash, cross JPL parking lot, up into the Arroyo. A friendly stroll or a nice little trail run up the Gab Trail. Washed out bridge (left of trail) just be...

A teammate on my running team recently cleaned up the graffiti on the sign on the bridge. A little background on ol' Elmer: I've run up to that bridge many times and wondered, "who was this Elmer Smith/" In 2005 I ventured to the Pasadena Historical Society and found one article: Elmer Smi...

Was on Echo last week and noticed someone really put in a lot of work clearing away brush from the main foundation and surrounding area. Very interesting to see more of the exposed history. I noticed that the the reservoir was used to dump the brush. A lot of dry chaparral in that thing. It concerns...

Thanks Blueshammer.

I'll have to get further back there.

First falls weren't too sketchy. My guess is I didn't make it to Adam's Falls. Gotta go back.

Happy Trails,

Shred

Been wanting to check out the East Fork of Big Santa Anita for at least a year now and finally took the opportunity to do that with friends. Being a holiday Chantry was a zoo and the Gabrieleno Trail was a freeway. Once we branched off into the East Fork all other humans vanished. The directions giv...

Great to see some pine trees back there survive the Station Fire. Thanks for sharing.

Wonder what that's like these days. Can one get back there? Been too long.

I'm a volunteer running coach (half marathon, full, ultra). Here are a few places I recommend to the adult athletes I work with: CASA COLINA (Free Injury Consult) I've been to Casa Colina (Sunday clinic) to accompany a friend who was dealing with a foot issue. I was impressed with the facility and p...

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Where the hell is winter?

Father Time drank too much and went limp. Mother nature did not get wet. We suffer. Pray for rain!

Did RazorBack in Eaton loaded off of Cooks Champagne at 11:50PM on 12/31. Went with a couple of friends. No gear other than the flip flops on our feet. It was awesome! We made it up to the 15th pool! Seriously - Started the New Year off with a run with 40+ other people along the Rose parade Route. W...

Anyone know if the fountain is pumping out water? Planning a group trail run and want to advise folks on water.

Hope everyone is well. Love this forum!

Happy Trails!

Nice photos and report. Would love to get up in there, alas a no equipment/experience ..... or money to get me out if I am lifted out

Great post!

Leary of having newbies hop barbed wire at Bailey (night) I took the small group to Eaton Falls. I haven't bothered to go there in a very long time (Probably a decade) because of all the trash. As you all know, it is still filthy. It's very sad. Saw a plastic bag in a tree, dirty diaper rolled up by...

Thanks Sean! Never been to Garcia. Will check it out!

Just an update - Did some recon yesterday. Couldn't find a good way out for a group should the gate be closed when we return. Not up for having folks hop a fence and hurt themself. Think I'll find another location. Taken this group to Echo and First Water before. Want to try something different and ...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your feedback. My only concern after reading your comments is having people hop a fence.

looking to take a small group of newbies from Bailey trail head to the cabin remains. Starting at 6:30PM weekday evening. Parking suggestions? Do they close the gates at a certain time? Don't want folks locked in or parking tickets. Thanks!

Looks like it is under control -

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-m ... 4917.story

Enjoyed the report and pics. Wow, that old sheep horn.....

We need more green!

A somewhat consistent soak.

Hell, I'd put up with good enough conditions for East Fork Santa Anita to grow ganja gain. Rain dance!

Mother Nature? ... are ya hearing me?

Hey Shreddy! I think I remember you... green Leona Divide shirt? (You responded on the AC Facebook page, no?) We will see you next year! Something about unfinished business... I'm not sure who fixed you up with that most excellent meal but I will relay your thanks, though, to the entire group! That...

Mike P - I want to thank whoever fixed me up with the warm tortilla, with peanut butter and banana. Thank you!

Thanks - got most of my calories in liquid form. Carbo Pro plus electrolyte mix. Also some gels. Need to dial in my nutrition if I want to be successful.

My second attempt at The Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run

http://pineneedles.blogspot.com/2013/08 ... e-run.html

Flea collars and adventure passes sold at REI

Awesome - thanks for the responses. Curiosity got me...

Awesome - thanks for the responses. Curiosity got me...

Always wondered what these things are ... wish I had a picture. Heading up the Crest / just after Red Box / to your left there are to "grain elevator" looking structures where a trailhead starts/ends. Said trailhead takes one to Strawberry / Meadows / Currently closed. Anyone know what tho...

Some bedtime reading:- "Their connection to the land, though, seems to leave the LEOs haunted by the horror that accompanies the desecration of a serene landscape with mangled and bloody human remains."

Interesting read.

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ad ... l?page=all

Cool! Thank you!