REMINDER: Hike in Santa Monica Mountains and Optional Dinner/Gelato afterwards, THIS Sunday, 7/11 & Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Mosaic Events
- Sunday, July 11th -- Hike in Santa Monica Mountains and Optional Dinner/Gelato afterwards --
see belowSaturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming
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Sunday, August 1st -- Kayaking/Canoeing on Alamitos Bay -- see below
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Thursday, September 2nd thru Monday, September 6th -- 20th Annual International Mosaic Event: "Vive la Mosaic ~ 20 Years of Awe!" -- see www.mosaicla.org
The park provides a glimpse into United States military history. Numerous self-guided interpretive displays explain how from 1956-1968, San Vicente Mountain was one of sixteen Los Angeles area Nike-Ajax supersonic anti-aircraft missile launch sites. During the Cold War, Nike sites were located in defensive rings surrounding key urban and industrial areas throughout the United States. This site contained ground-based radar and computer systems designed to detect and track hostile aircraft, and to guide the anti-aircraft missiles that would be launched from nearby Sepulveda Basin to their targets.
The original radar tower now provides visitors with spectacular 360 degree views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir and San Fernando Valley, and the Los Angeles Basin. It is one of the region’s premiere locations to watch a Western sunset.
For more info about the Nike Missile Tower, please see http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=54
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this hike.
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Take 405 Fwy North to Sunset Blvd. Left off the offramp and go West on Sunset about 2 miles to Mandeville Canyon Road (Stop light across from athletic field of Paul Revere Middle School). Turn Right on Mandeville, heading North for approximately 4.8 miles to Garden Land Road and park. Garden Land is a small street only on the Left. We will meet at the intersection of Garden Land and Mandeville.
From the San Fernando Valley
Take 405 Fwy South to Sunset Blvd, turning Right (West) onto Sunset and follow the directions above.
CARPOOL POINTS:
We will carpool from Trader Joe's - 10850 National Boulevard (at Westwood). There is plenty of parking on the side streets - do not park in the Trader Joe's lot. Meet in the upper Trader Joe's lot at 4:45 PM and leave at 5:00 PM SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
We will meet in Sherman Oaks, 15410 Ventura Blvd, at the Union 76 Gas Station across from Marriot Courtyard Hotel (on Ventura Blvd. just west of the 405 Fwy.). Meet at 4:45 PM and leave at 5:00 PM SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
Join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles for a fun paddle around Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. We will traverse the canals of Naples and oogle the gorgeous homes and yachts berthed there. Windsurfing is popular there too. The beach is inviting for swimming or sunbathing. No waves. But if you want to body surf there is a surf beach across the road. We will rent or bring you own kayak or canoe. Early morning paddling is best because the water is calm and beautiful and the wind comes up later and that makes for challenging paddling! A charming local eatery operates on the beach right by the kayak rentals where you can buy food or bring a picnic and food to share with the group.
No experience needed but you must be able to swim. We will have a special rate of $5 /hr per person IF there are at least 20 rental participants in our group. So bring a friend! Less than 20 and the fee is $8/hr per person for a single kayak or $15 for a double. No reservations needed.
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EVENT END TIME: Approximately 12:30 P.M. or so
COST: $5-$8 per hour for kayak rental ($15 for 2 hours on the water)
PETS: Pets are not permitted on this event
QUESTIONS: email Carrie Sussman at bcsu...@aol.com or call her at 310-375-8815
PARKING INFORMATION: Parking is on the street and is some what limited so carpooling is encouraged. There is some metered parking nearby. Allow PLENTY of time for parking!!!
Kayaking goes on, rain or shine!
If the winds are high and there is a heavy chop then we cancel the kayaking and will enjoy the beach.
Call 310-375-8815 the morning of the event to find out if the event is on or off
AFTER BEACH OPTIONAL EVENT: A walk along the Shoreline drive to Belmont Shores Village for an ice cream or ??? is optional for those who are interested. This would start from the kayak rental area and last about 1 hour. Time: to be decided at the time.
DIRECTIONS TO KAYAK RENTAL: See www.kayakrentals.net -- it has a map and directions.
CARPOOL POINTS: We will carpool from the West side, the Valley and Orange County (See beIow).
West LA Carpool
We will carpool from Trader Joe's - 10850 National Boulevard (at Westwood). There is plenty of parking on the side streets - do not park in the Trader Joe's lot. Meet in the upper Trader Joe's lot at 8:15 A.M. and leave at 8:30 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
Valley Carpool
We will meet in Sherman Oaks, 15410 Ventura Blvd, at the Union 76 Gas Station across from Marriot Courtyard Hotel (on Ventura Blvd. just west of the 405 Fwy.). Meet at 7:45 A.M. and leave at 8:00 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool
We will carpool from BEHIND CVS Pharmacy (formerly SavOn Drugs) - 12490 Seal Beach Blvd Seal Beach, CA 90740-2711 (at Saint Cloud). There is plenty of parking BETWEEN the CVS Pharmacy and the Ralph's. There is a Starbuck's and various other restaurants and stores such as ZPizza, Togo's, Islands, Target, etc. in the same parking lot. Meet in the parking lot behind the CVS Pharmacy at 8:30 A.M. and leave at 8:45 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
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Upcoming Mosaic Events
- Sunday, July 25th -- Sunset Hike from El Medio to the Green Peak Radio Tower in Topanga State Park -- see below
- Sunday, August 1st -- Kayaking/Canoeing on Alamitos Bay -- see www.mosaicla.org
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Thursday, September 2nd thru Monday, September 6th -- 20th Annual International Mosaic Event: "Vive la Mosaic ~ 20 Years of Awe!" -- see www.mosaicevent.org -- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
PLEASE NO Beginners on this hike -- Hike is not suitable for inexperienced hikers!! You should be in good hiking shape.
IMPORTANT: All MOSAIC events require participants to sign a Liability Release Waiver at the event location. If you would like to read the waiver before the event, you can do so at www.mosaicla.org/signin.pdf. Please email the event leader if you have any questions about this.
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Upcoming Mosaic Events
- Sunday, August 1st -- Kayaking/Canoeing on Alamitos Bay -- see below
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Thursday, September 2nd thru Monday, September 6th -- 20th Annual International Mosaic Event: "Vive la Mosaic ~ 20 Years of Awe!" -- see www.mosaicevent.org -- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
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Let's Hike to the Top of the World, Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Please join MOSAIC Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angels and Nexus for another joint outdoors adventure at Top of the World -- one of the more beautiful and scenic hikes in Orange County, where on a clear day you get views of Catalina and San Clemente islands! We will start at Top of the World and hike into Aliso Woods Canyon. This is a moderately strenuous 8+ mile hike with a 1 mile long hill with about 1,000 feet gain, at the end of the hike :) The hike overlooks the ocean at times and offers views of scenic canyon and coastal ridges. We will hike up and down a couple of smaller hills and on a semi-shaded trail amongst native plants and trees; however, there are many exposed areas (no shade) and on a sunny day, it can be VERY hot. So, bring plenty of water!
We will try to form a second group to do a less strenuous portion of the hike (NO guarantees though). We'll have lunch in a cool, shadowy cave :) For more info and/or to check on park closures call 949-923-2200 or visit http://www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons/Special Notes: -- you should be in pretty good shape for this hike; fit beginners are welcome.
Level: Intermediate
Distance: approximately 8 miles
Elevation Gain: about 1,000’
Hiking Time: 4.5 hours
Pace: Moderately Fast.
PLEASE NO TURTLES, NO TIGERS!
Keep in mind this is NOT a stroll in the park J
We want to get some exercise but at the same time, not die in the process!
IMPORTANT: All MOSAIC events require participants to sign a Liability Release Waiver at the event location. If you would like to read the waiver before the event, you can do so at http://www.mosaicla.org/signin.pdf. Please email the event leader if you have any questions about this.
Alta Laguna Park -- 949-923-2200
3250 Alta Laguna Blvd. -- North end of Alta Laguna & Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
HIKE START TIME:
Meet at 10:15 AM, in front of the Restrooms; leave at 10:30 AM SHARP!!!HIKE END TIME: Approximately 3:00 P.M.
BRING: LOTS of water (two liters recommended), a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, LUNCH a
FOOTWARE: Hiking boots or trail running shoes recommended, ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other
open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.
COST: FREE!
PETS: Sorry, pets are not permitted on this hike -- park rules.
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PARKING INFORMATION: There is plenty of free parking at the park or on the street
TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS:
Go south on Pacific Cost Hwy. (Hwy. 1) pass Downtown Laguna Beach to Legion Street, turn Left (go 0.3 mi). Bear Right on Park Ave. (go 1.7 mi). Drive up Park Ave. all the way to the top and turn Left on Alta Laguna Blvd. Parking is at the end of Alta Laguna Blvd. on the Right. We will meet in front of the Restrooms at 11:00 AM.
From the SF Valley/West LA: take I-405 South (go 52.4 mi from the Valley/42.4 mi from West LA) to CA-73 South (go 4.1 mi); take ramp onto MacArthur Blvd. South (go 3.2 mi) until it dead ends into Pacific Coast Hwy. CA-1); turn Left on CA-1 (PCH) and go 7.2 mi until Legion Street. Then follow the directions above.
CARPOOL POINTS:
We will carpool from the West side, the Valley and and Orange County (See below).
West LA Carpool
We will carpool from Trader Joe's - 10850 National Boulevard (at Westwood). There is plenty of parking on the side streets - do not park in the Trader Joe's lot. Meet in the upper Trader Joe's lot at 8:30 A.M. and leave at 8:45 A.M. SHARP. According to Yahoo! Maps it’s 59.4 miles and it’ll take 1 hr 26 mins. PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic/Nexus people at this carpool point, so form your own carpools.
Valley Carpool
We will meet in Sherman Oaks, 15410 Ventura Blvd, at the Union 76 Gas Station across from Marriot Courtyard Hotel (on Ventura Blvd. just west of the 405 Fwy.). Meet at 8:15 AM and leave at 8:30 AM SHARP. According to Yahoo! Maps it’s 68.9 miles and it’ll take 1 hr 37 mins. PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic/Nexus people at this carpool point, so form your own carpools.
Orange County Carpool -- NOTE: This is NOT our usual Carpool Point for Long Beach/Orange County
We will carpool from South Coast Village – located across Sunflower St., North of South Coast Plaza main mall. Meet by the main entrance of Room & Board Store, 1661 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704-7441, phone: 714-549-5995. Meet at 9:15 A.M. and leave at 9:30 A.M. SHARP. Please email in...@mosaicla.org by Noon on Fri. 9/24, if interested in carpooling from here.