Urban Riverside Ramble - Wednesday 06/27/12

Something new for the Bramblers - an urban trek starting in Atwater Village and proceeding along the Los Angeles river, passing through the Glendale Narrows and up through the Corralitas Red Car property with a loop back along the river. This is a relatively easy 5 miles loop and shows a different side to our city.

Here is the Google route map:
 
View Over the river and through the woods in a larger map

We're meet promptly at the Atwater Village trailhead at 5:30 PM. Don't miss this one!

 

Mt Lee - Hollywood Sign - Wednesday 6/20/12

Back to Mt Lee and the Hollywood sign - a 6.5 round trip hike up Brush Canyon and along the Mulholland trail. Great views both north and south on this route. Meet-up in the Bronson Canyon parking lot at 5:30 PM .
Next week we'll be attempting an urban trek along the Glendale Narrows and follow the old Red Car route for a portion above Fletcher and Riverside ("Over the river and through the woods...") - details to follow.


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Mt Thom via Las Flores - Wednesday 6/13

Four hardy Bramblers (2 first timers for the Las Flores route) summitted Mt. Thom at sunset after a brisk 55 minute trek.

Lots of schedule conflicts this week led to a smaller team but a good time was had by all. Next up - return to Mt. Lee and the Hollywood sign (6/20 - "From Here to Eternity") followed by a new urban ramble (6/27 - "Over the river and through the woods").

Brand Library Loop Report

Here's the route from last night's 7+ miles Brand Library Loop. we got a slightly late start and took our time on the ascent (first time for 2 Bramblers). We also tallied a bit on our refreshment break at the junction of Verdugo and Brand Motorways (fire roads) so we descended the rather long Brand Motorway in increasing darkness.



All 5 Bramblers enjoyed the moderately-paced hike and we wrapped up around 9 PM back at the trailhead.

Brand Library Loop - Wednesday 6/6/12

Back to the Verdugos via an old standard ascent modified into a leisurely loop (the last 2/3 is leisurely – the ascent is still strenuous).

The trail gets steep at several points (it follows a ridge leading up towards Mt Thom) but there are great views along the way and plenty of chances to stop and rest. There's a little bit of 'scrambling' at a few of the steeper parts of the trail but overall this is not a difficult trail if you are reasonably in shape. Good hiking shoes/gear is recommended – and bring plenty of water. We’ll have cider and snacks at the junction of Verdugo & Brand motorways just before we descend the Brand Library fire road.

Meet at 5:30 PM at the Miss America Green Cross statue adjacent to the parking lot next to the Brand Library & Art Center inside Brand Park (1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale CA). 

Google route map http://goo.gl/maps/HWnS