Mt. Thom Times 5

Despite a spate of last minute cancellations a small group of hardy Ramblers trekked up the Las Flores Motorway to Mt. Thom for yet another sunset hike. This was the first visit to the summit for the 4 pictured Ramblers (Shirley, Chetan, Ashish, and Vish), and the 5th for the cellphone photographer, Ken.

After days of "May Gray" (it's too early for "June Gloom") the weather turned out sunny and mild - perfect for this moderate walk. Still lots of clumps of gorgeous orange dodder and humming birds were busy enjoying the Monkey flowers which seem to be in full bloom.

Stay tuned for more Brand Ramblers hikes to be announced shortly. A return to Griffith Park is being planned to observe the first anniversary of the devastating 2007 brush fire and to examine the park's recovery.