Topped Off: Last Sunset of Winter 2007-08

The Brand Ramblers kicked-off the 2008 sunset hiking season with a 2.5 mile/1200 foot ascent of local favorite Mt. Thom in the Verdugo mountains.

This was also the last sunset of winter - which all enjoyed despite the somewhat smoggy air.

After a slight delay in gathering up the trekkers (thanks Kanwar!) we set off along the Las Flores Motorway fire road and reached the summit in just over an hour (with May, Shri and Wai dashing ahead).

Happy birthday to Ramblers Enrique and Hemant! Enrique celebrated his birthday this year by "bagging" Mt. Thom. Apologies to Leeand Matt for failing to alert them to this hike. We also really missed the company of Shirley, Vish, and Harvey!

Shri's photo gallery is now online - waiting for Wai and Enrique.

Next Hike: The Easter Sunday to Mt. Hollywood via Bee Rock and Mt. Bell has been postponed until April (see calendar for additional hikes and info). Check back soon for calendar updates.

Download this nice tabloid sized City of Glendale Trails and Fire Roads Map (PDF)