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May 10, 2009

May Sunset Hikes to Mt. Thom

Ken, Paul & Neil ascending the Las Flores motorway on the way to Mt. Thom
Twice weekly sunset 'conditioning' hikes are the order of the day for the month of May. The Monday Brand Library to Mt. Thom 'scramble' has proven a worthy alternative to the Vital Link workout and we'll continuing with regular weekly ascents through the rest of the month (excluding Memorial Day). Since this 'scramble' is so demanding we're also following up with a weekly easy-to-moderate Thursday trek up the Las Flores motorway (aka 'fire road') to Mt. Thom.
Steep section of the trail between the Brand Library and Mt. Thom
The final scramble just below the fire road

  • Mondays: Brand Library to Mt. Thom, 5:30-7:30 PM | Google Map
  • Thursdays: Las Flores Motorway to Mt. Thom, 5:30-7:30 PM | Google Map
Bramblers atop Mt. Thom
Atop Mt. Thom with Glendale & Eagle Rock in the background
We're in the planning stage for a Monday Memorial Day hike - nothing too wild, and also looking at a return to Mt. Baldy in June.