O1 –Family hike and cookout on El Encanto Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Presented by: Angeles Chp Little Hikers Comm and Forest Committee

Level: Easy
Location: 1898 Northview Ct, Azusa, CA 91702, USA
Sept 11, 2016 9 am -2 pm O1 –Family hike and cookout on El Encanto Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument How well do you know your forest and wilderness areas? The San Gabriel Mountains is LA’s Backyard and has rivers and forests to explore – Less than an hour away from you too! Anyone who wants to learn about this breathtaking ecosystem is invited to come on a hike Sunday September 11th to see why the San Gabriels are so special and why it’s important that underserved communities receive greater access to this recreational resource. Come on out and into the recently designated San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to renew your body and spirit on this beautiful outing. Families with children are welcome to participate on this easy hike along the El Encanto Trail near Azusa that’s about a 3 mi rt with minimal elevation gain. We will drive to the trailhead after we first tour the visitor center. The hike will include discussions about the National Monument and it's history as well as intro to the plants, and geology of the region, led by Roberto Morales. There will also be a discussion about water resources in these mountains as well as conservation. Upon return to the park, you can join us for a little barbecue with hotdogs and vegetarian options too, compliments of the National Sierra Club. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and snacks. The hike is free and open to all. Interested? Contact Roberto Morales, (213) 387-6528 x213 or (818) 400-6340 Meet 9:00 a.m. at the visitor center/ranger station parking lot on Highway 39 in Azusa, about a half mile south of the Encanto Trail. 210 Frwy. Exit on Azusa Ave and go North (towards the mountains). Continue north on San Gabriel Cyn Rd. (Hwy 39) to visitor center on the right Or google: 1898 Northview Ct, Azusa, CA 91702 RAIN CANCELS Hike Leaders: Ginny, Silvia Organizer: Roberto Morales