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MOSAIC OUTDOORS CLUB OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

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Upcoming Mosaic Events
  • Saturday, May 22nd -- Full Moon Hike in Santa Monica Mtns. near Getty Center -- see below
  • Sunday, May 23rd -- It's Spring! See the babies at the LA Zoo -- see below
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  • Saturday, June 26th -- SAVE THE DATE -- FULL MOON HIKE -- details forthcoming
  • Saturday, July 24th -- SAVE THE DATE -- FULL MOON HIKE -- details forthcoming
 

Walk to find the Newset Ram of Los Angeles, Reggie's new mate, the Orangutan who picks BCS Winners, and Billy, the last remaining Elephant in LA, Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

It’s springtime, which means lots of cute animal babies are out and exploring at the zoo.  This year’s litters included Chacoan peccaries, peninsular pronghorns, and, the newest ram of Los Angeles.
Please join Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles for a scenic walk thru the Los Angeles Zoo for viewing the animal babies, as well as Billy the Elephant in his new multi-million dollar home, Bruno the Orangutan who picks college football championship winners, and Cajun Kate, the new mate for Reggie (the alligator who terrorized residents of Harbor City four years ago).
 
The walk is about 3 miles round trip, on paved road, with about 100 feet of elevation gain and is rated easy.
 
See lots of wildlife and colorful flowers.  And, of course, meet many fun new people.
 
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  
 
MEETING PLACE: -- Outside the Zoo, to the Right of the ticket booth (in front of the Children’s Discovery Center building).
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027 
 
START TIME:   Meet at 2:00 P.M.  We enter the Zoo and start walking promptly at 2:15 P.M.!!  

END TIME:       Approximately 4:00 P.M.  The zoo remains open til 5:00 P.M.
 

BRING:            $13 for admission, a snack to share, water (2 liters recommended), hat, sunscreen,
                       sunglasses, a camera, and $ for souvenirs you may want. 
                       It may be cool and/or windy, so bring a jacket or sweater.
 
FOOTWEAR:   Sneakers or sandals are ok.  High heels are not recommended.     
 
COST:             $13 for Zoo admission. 
                       If you take the bus, or another form of Metro public transportation, be sure to save your
                       ticket because that ticket is good for $3 off adult admission.

QUESTIONS:   email in...@mosaicla.org

 
 
PARKING INFORMATION: Free parking is available in the lot in front of the zoo.  Part of the lot is closed for construction, so carpooling is advised.
 
DIRECTIONS TO THE LA ZOO:

The Los Angeles Zoo is located at the northeast corner of Griffith Park at the junction of the I-5 (Golden State) and the 134 (Ventura) freeways.

The Zoo is directly across from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
  • From Westbound 134: Use far right lane approaching I-5 (Golden State) Freeway. Follow signs indicating 134 (Ventura) Freeway. Exit Zoo Drive, continue past soccer fields, across the bridge to the parking lot.
  • From Eastbound 134: Exit at Victory Blvd. Turn right, then make an immediate left on Zoo Drive. Continue on Zoo Drive to Zoo parking lot on right.
  • From Northbound 5: Use right lane approaching 134 east to Pasadena. Exit at Zoo Drive. Turn right at stop sign and follow street across the bridge to Zoo parking lot.
  • From Southbound 5: Exit at Western Ave. Go west on Western Avenue. Turn left at Victory Blvd., and left onto Zoo Drive. Follow Zoo to Zoo parking lot on right.  

CARPOOL POINTS:

We will carpool from the West side and the Valley (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 1:00 P.M. and leave at 1:15 P.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 1:00 P.M. and leave at 1:15 P.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.


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MOSAIC OUTDOORS CLUB OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

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Upcoming Mosaic Events
  • Saturday, May 22nd -- Full Moon Hike in Santa Monica Mtns. near Getty Center -- see below
  • Sunday, May 23rd -- It's Spring! See the babies at the LA Zoo -- see below
    •
  • Saturday, June 26th -- SAVE THE DATE -- FULL MOON HIKE -- details forthcoming
  • Saturday, July 24th -- SAVE THE DATE -- FULL MOON HIKE -- details forthcoming
Full Moon Hike in Santa Monica Mtns. near Getty Center, Saturday, May 22nd , 2010 @ 6:45pm -- beginners welcome!  

Please join MOSAIC Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles on our second full moon hike of 2010! Jeff Zimerman will lead this beginning 5 mile round trip hike on a fire road,  400ft above Getty Center, in the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll have spectacular views of Westwood and Santa Monica draped in gold at sunset, and may even get a glimpse of the ocean if the night is clear. This trail, conveniently located minutes from the 405, between West LA and the Valley, includes 500 feet elevation gain, and is rated beginning-moderate.  From the trail, you will be treated to panoramic views of West Los Angeles.

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.
 
HIKE MEETING PLACE:
The trailhead is at the end of the Mountain Gate Drive just off the 405 fwy in the Bel Air Area.
The top of Mountaingate Road (intersection with Canyonback Drive)
Los Angeles, CA 90049
 
HIKE START TIME:   Meet at the trailhead at 6:45 P.M.; leave at 7:00 P.M. SHARP!
 
HIKE END TIME:        Approximately 10:00 P.M.
 
BRING:                    Water, a snack to share, and flashlight. You may also consider bringing a camera.
                                It may be cool and/or windy so, bring a jacket or sweater.
                             
                                 
FOOTWEAR:            Hiking boots or trail running shoes recommended, but sneakers with good traction
                                are OK.
 
COST:                      Free! 
 

QUESTIONS:            email in...@mosaicla.org 

  

PARKING INFORMATION:
Park on the street, near the intersection of Mountaingate Road and Canyonback Drive.
 

 Rain cancels but drizzle or clouds don't!  

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD:

  • From Valleys: Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) South and get off at the Mulholland Drive / Skirball Center Drive Exit. Turn Right from the offramp and immediately turn Left on Sepuveda Blvd, Continue South on Sepulveda Blvd for approximately 0.6 mi,  to Mountaingate Drive (the first signal).  Turn Right on Mountaingate Drive and continue to the end of the road (approximately 1.1 miles); make a left at the end/top of Mountaingate and park at the end of the street.
  • From Westside, Downtown, and points South: Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) North and get off at the Getty Center Drive Exit. Turn Left from the offramp onto Sepuveda Blvd.  Continue North on Sepulveda Blvd for approximately 1.6 mi, to Mountaingate Drive (the third signal).  Turn Left on Mountaingate Drive and continue to the end of the road (approximately 1.1 miles); make a left at the end/top of Mountaingate and park at the end of the street.
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 6:15 P.M. and leave at 6:30 P.M. SHARP. 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 6:15 P.M. and leave at 6:30 P.M. SHARP.  PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic/Nexus people at this carpool point, so form your own carpools.

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, Island's, Target, etc. in the same parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at 5:00 P.M. behind the CVS Pharmacy. We leave at 5:15 P.M. SHARP! PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic people at this carpool point, so form your own carpools.

Walk to find the Newest Ram of Los Angeles, Reggie's new mate, the Orangutan who picks BCS Winners, and Billy, the last remaining Elephant in LA, Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
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MOSAIC OUTDOORS CLUB OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

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Upcoming Mosaic Events
    • Saturday, May 22nd -- Full Moon Hike in Santa Monica Mtns. near Getty Center -- see below
      Sunday, May 23rd -- It's Spring! Come see the babies at the LA Zoo -- see below
    • Sunday, May 30th -- Hike Sandstone Peak and Optional Dinner in Malibu Afterwards -- see below
    • Saturday, June 26th -- Full Moon Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook -- details forthcoming
    • Saturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming
    Full Moon Hike in Santa Monica Mtns. near Getty Center, Saturday, May 22nd , 2010 @ 6:45 P.M. -- beginners welcome!  

    Please join MOSAIC Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles on our second full moon hike of 2010! Jeff Zimerman will lead this beginning 5 mile round trip hike on a fire road,  400 ft above Getty Center, in the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll have spectacular views of Westwood and Santa Monica draped in gold at sunset, and may even get a glimpse of the ocean if the night is clear. This trail, conveniently located minutes from the 405, between West LA and the Valley, includes 500 feet elevation gain, and is rated beginning-moderate.  From the trail, you will be treated to panoramic views of West Los Angeles.

    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.
     
    HIKE MEETING PLACE:
    The trailhead is at the end of the Mountain Gate Drive just off the 405 fwy in the Bel Air Area.
    The top of Mountaingate Road (intersection with Canyonback Drive)
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
     
    HIKE START TIME:   Meet at the trailhead at 6:45 P.M.; leave at 7:00 P.M. SHARP!
     
    HIKE END TIME:        Approximately 10:00 P.M.
     
    BRING:                    Water, a snack to share, and flashlight. You may also consider bringing a camera.
                                    It may be cool and/or windy so, bring a jacket or sweater.
                                 
                                     
    FOOTWEAR:            Hiking boots or trail running shoes recommended, but sneakers with good traction
                                    are OK.
     
    COST:                      Free! 
     

    QUESTIONS:            email in...@mosaicla.org 

      

    PARKING INFORMATION:
    Park on the street, near the intersection of Mountaingate Road and Canyonback Drive.
     

     Rain cancels but drizzle or clouds don't!  

    DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD:

    • From Valleys: Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) South and get off at the Mulholland Drive / Skirball Center Drive Exit. Turn Right from the off ramp and immediately turn Left on Sepuveda Blvd, Continue South on Sepulveda Blvd for approximately 0.6 mi,  to Mountaingate Drive (the first signal).  Turn Right on Mountaingate Drive and continue to the end of the road (approximately 1.1 miles); make a left at the end/top of Mountaingate and park at the end of the street.
    • From Westside, Downtown, and points South: Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) North and get off at the Getty Center Drive Exit. Turn Left from the off ramp onto Sepuveda Blvd.  Continue North on Sepulveda Blvd for approximately 1.6 mi, to Mountaingate Drive (the third signal).  Turn Left on Mountaingate Drive and continue to the end of the road (approximately 1.1 miles); make a left at the end/top of Mountaingate and park at the end of the street.

     
    Hike to Sandstone Peak and Optional Dinner in Malibu Afterwards, Sunday, May 30th, 2010 at 3:00 P.M.
     
    Staying in town for the long weekend while everyone you know is out of town? Have no plans for Sunday, May 30th? You are itching to go hiking? If you answered "Yes" to any of the previous questions, than you are cordially invited to join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles on a sunset hike to the top of Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll hike along one of the Leader's favorite trail, the Mishe Mokwa Trail; highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend shear cliffs, a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, a giant split rock where kids can dash between the sheer walls, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point. This is a moderate rated hike, 6 miles long with a 1400' gain. Meeting time at the trail head is 3 PM and is estimated to conclude around 7 PM. PLEASE NO TURTLES, NO TIGERS! You should be in moderate to good hiking shape; fit beginners are welcome. For more info, see the National Park Service map at the following website: http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/circlexranch.htm 
     
    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.
     
    HIKE MEETING PLACE:  Mishe Mokwa Trailhead, near Malibu, CA.   
     
    HIKE START TIME:         Meet at the trailhead at 3:00 PM (directions below); leave at 3:15 PM SHARP!!
     
    HIKE END TIME:             Approximately 7:00 PM
     
    BRING:                          Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks to share
                                         and a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or windy.  You may
                                         also want to bring a camera! 
     
    FOOTWEAR:                 The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 
                                         ABSOLUTELYNO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high
                                         heels.  

    COST:                           Hike and parking at the trail head are free.  The optional dinner at Johnnie's New
                                         York Pizza is not hosted.

     

    QUESTIONS:                 Email in...@mosaicla.org

     
    PARKING INFORMATION:  Free parking in dirt parking lots on both sides of Yerba Buena Road at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead.  DO NOT PARK AT THE SANDSTONE PEAK TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT! That is the wrong parking lot! Be sure to follow the directions below and park at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead!                                        
     

    AFTER HIKE OPTIONAL EVENT:  Please join us for dinner following the hike at Johnnie's New York Pizza in Malibu. We should be arriving at the restaurant around 7:30 PM

    Johnnie's New York Pizza -- The restaurant is south of the Malibu Pier.

    22333 Pacific Coast Highway
    Malibu, CA 90625
    Phone number 310-456-1717
     
     
    DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
     
    The trailhead is on Yerba Buena Road in Malibu, 6 1/2 miles East of the Pacific Coast Highway ("PCH") [Hwy 1] and as a point of reference, 1 mile East of the Circle X Ranch at 12898 Yerba Buena Road.  Alternately, from Westlake Village, exit on Westlake Blvd from the 101 Freeway, and follow it South for several miles as it merges with Mulholland highway. Turn right onto Little Sycamore Canyon and it will become Yerba Buena Road as you cross the county line. Proceed on Yerba Buena Road for about 4 miles to trailhead (about a mile before you hit the Circle X Ranch Ranger Station). DO NOT PARK AT THE SANDSTONE PEAK TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT! That is the wrong parking lot! Be sure to follow the above directions and park at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead!  
     
    DIRECTIONS TO THE RESTAURANT FROM THE TRAILHEAD:  
    Leaving the trailhead, drive West on Yerba Buena Road 6 ½ miles to the PCH.  At the Pacific Coast H, turn left  heading South for approximately 18.4 miles to the restaurant.  

     

    CARPOOL POINTS: 
    We will carpool from Pacific Palisades, the Valley and Orange County (See below).   
     
    Pacific Palisades Carpool
    We will carpool from the Pacific Palisades meeting point at the end of Los Liones Drive.  Meet at 1:45 PM and leave at 2:00 PM SHARP.

    Directions:  From the PCH in Pacific Palisades, take Sunset Blvd east about 0.2 miles, and turn left onto Los Liones Drive. Continue on Los Liones Drive approximately 1/2 mile and park at the street's end.  Parking is free. If you wish to look it up on Mapquest, the meeting point is across the street from the LDS Church at 575 Los Liones Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
     
    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 1:15 PM and leave at 1:30 PM SHARP.  PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or Nexus representatives. From this location, please drive directly to the trailhead.  See the directions to the trailhead listed above.

    Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool
    Email in...@mosaicla.org by Noon on Fri. 5/28/10 if interested in carpooling from here. 

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    Upcoming Mosaic Events

    • Sunday, May 30th -- Hike Sandstone Peak and Optional Dinner in Malibu Afterwards -- see below
    • Saturday, June 26th -- Full Moon Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook -- details forthcoming
    • Saturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming

    Hike to Sandstone Peak and Optional Dinner in Malibu Afterwards, Sunday, May 30th, 2010 at 3:00 P.M.

    Staying in town for the long weekend while everyone you know is out of town? Have no plans for Sunday, May 30th? You are itching to go hiking? If you answered "Yes" to any of the previous questions, than you are cordially invited to join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles on a sunset hike to the top of Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll hike along one of the Leader's favorite trail, the Mishe Mokwa Trail; highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend shear cliffs, a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, a giant split rock where kids can dash between the sheer walls, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point. This is a moderate rated hike, 6 miles long with a 1400' gain. Meeting time at the trail head is 3 PM and is estimated to conclude around 7 PM. PLEASE NO TURTLES, NO TIGERS! You should be in moderate to good hiking shape; fit beginners are welcome. For more info, see the National Park Service map at the following website: http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/circlexranch.htm 
     
    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.
     
    HIKE MEETING PLACE: 
    Mishe Mokwa Trailhead

    1 mile East of the Circle X Ranch

    12898 Yerba Buena Road
    Malibu, CA 90265
     

    HIKE START TIME:         Meet at the trailhead at 3:00 PM (directions below); leave at 3:15 PM SHARP!!

    TRAFFIC WILL MOST LIKELY BE HEAVY ON PCH SO BE SURE TO ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME!!!!

     
    HIKE END TIME:             Approximately 7:00 PM
     
    BRING:                          Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks to share
                                         and a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or windy.  You may
                                         also want to bring a camera! 
     
    FOOTWEAR:                 The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 
                                         ABSOLUTELYNO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high
                                         heels.  

    COST:                           Hike and parking at the trail head are free.  The optional dinner at Johnnie's New
                                         York Pizza is not hosted.

     

    QUESTIONS:                 Email in...@mosaicla.org

     
    PARKING INFORMATION:  Free parking in dirt parking lots on both sides of Yerba Buena Road at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead.  DO NOT PARK AT THE SANDSTONE PEAK TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT! That is the wrong parking lot! Be sure to follow the directions below and park at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead!                                        
     

    AFTER HIKE OPTIONAL EVENT:  Please join us for dinner following the hike at Johnnie's New York Pizza in Malibu. We should be arriving at the restaurant around 7:30 PM

    Johnnie's New York Pizza -- The restaurant is south of the Malibu Pier.

    22333 Pacific Coast Highway
    Malibu, CA 90625
    Phone number 310-456-1717
     

     
    DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
     
    The trailhead is on Yerba Buena Road in Malibu, 6 1/2 miles East of the Pacific Coast Highway ("PCH") [Hwy 1] and as a point of reference, 1 mile East of the Circle X Ranch at 12898 Yerba Buena Road.  Alternately, from Westlake Village, exit on Westlake Blvd from the 101 Freeway, and follow it South for several miles as it merges with Mulholland highway. Turn right onto Little Sycamore Canyon and it will become Yerba Buena Road as you cross the county line. Proceed on Yerba Buena Road for about 4 miles to trailhead (about a mile before you hit the Circle X Ranch Ranger Station). DO NOT PARK AT THE SANDSTONE PEAK TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT! That is the wrong parking lot! Be sure to follow the above directions and park at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead!  
     
    DIRECTIONS TO THE RESTAURANT FROM THE TRAILHEAD:  

    Leaving the trailhead, drive West on Yerba Buena Road 6 ? miles to the PCH.  At the Pacific Coast H, turn left  heading South for approximately 18.4 miles to the restaurant.  

     

    CARPOOL POINTS: 
    We will carpool from Pacific Palisades, the Valley and Orange County (See below).   
     
    Pacific Palisades Carpool
    We will carpool from the Pacific Palisades meeting point at the end of Los Liones Drive.  Meet at 1:45 PM and leave at 2:00 PM SHARP.

    Directions:  From the PCH in Pacific Palisades, take Sunset Blvd east about 0.2 miles, and turn left onto Los Liones Drive. Continue on Los Liones Drive approximately 1/2 mile and park at the street's end.  Parking is free. If you wish to look it up on Mapquest, the meeting point is across the street from the LDS Church at 575 Los Liones Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
     
    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 1:15 PM and leave at 1:30 PM SHARP.  PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or Nexus representatives. From this location, please drive directly to the trailhead.  See the directions to the trailhead listed above.

    Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool
    Email in...@mosaicla.org by Noon on Fri. 5/28/10 if interested in carpooling from here. 

    MOSAIC OUTDOORS CLUB OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

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    Upcoming Mosaic Events
    • Saturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming

      Ocean Boardwalk "Urban" Hike and Optional Dinner Afterwards in Long Beach, Sunday, June 13th, 2010 

      Join Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus for an EASY but FAST 4-5 mi "Urban" hike in Long Beach, followed by an optional dinner. This brisk, fast paced walk, on flat pavement, will follow the boardwalk along the Ocean and then thru the residential area on the Bay side. Enjoy the Sunset, make new friends and catch up with the ones you already know :) as we burn calories in preparation for the dinner that will follow the walk.  Afterwards, please join us for an optional Dinner and some good conversation -- we'll decide as a group where to go. 

      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.
       
      HIKE MEETING PLACE:
      Belmont Pier Parking Lot -- South of Ocean Blvd at the end of Termino Ave. near Belmont Pool side -- as you face the Ocean, it is the Parking Lot to the right of the Pool Bldg., between the Pier and the Pool Bldg. -- parking in the lot is metered before 6:00 PM; FREE on the neighborhood streets. Be sure to bring exact change; it is $0.25 for each 15 minutes. 

      Belmont Pool Address, if you need something to enter in your map programs or GPS :)
      4000 East Olympic Plaza
      Long Beach, CA 90803-2828
       
      HIKE START TIME:   Meet at 4:30 P.M. (directions beIow); leave at 4:45 P.M. SHARP!!
       
      HIKE END TIME:       Approximately 6:45 P.M. 
       
      FOOTWEAR:            Comfortable, walking shoes are ok.

      BRING:                           One liter of water hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jacket or sweater -- it
                                      does get cold in the evening by the water. Also, please bring change for parking.
                                       
      COST:                      Parking (if any) and dinner ($10 - $15)
       
      QUESTIONS:            email in...@mosaicla.org 
       

      PARKING INFORMATION: metered before 6:00 PM in the lot; FREE on the neighborhood streets. Be sure to bring exact change; it is $0.25 for each 15 minutes. 
                
       

      DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD: PLEASE allow time for heavy traffic!!!!!

      From Valley/West LA:

      Take I-405 South (21.3/31.3 miles from West LA/Valley Carpool points respectively); merge onto I-710 South toward LONG BEACH (3.2 miles); take the SHORELINE DR. exit on the LEFT toward DOWNTOWN / CONVENTION CENTER (0.4 miles); keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp (0.3 miles); keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp (0.2 miles); keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp (0.2 miles); stay STRAIGHT to go onto W SHORELINE DR. (1.2 miles); turn RIGHT onto E OCEAN BLVD. (2.1 miles); turn RIGHT onto S. TERMINO AVE. and take it all the way into the parking lot. PLEASE allow time for heavy traffic!!!!!

      From OC/Points South:
      Take I-405 North to 7th Street EXIT/CA-22 W toward LONG BEACH (1.1 miles); take the STUDEBAKER RD exit (0.1 miles) by turning SLIGHT RIGHT onto N. STUDEBAKER RD. (0.1 miles); turn LEFT at the stop light to stay on N. STUDEBAKER RD. (1.1 miles); turn RIGHT (Studebaker Rd. dead ends at the light with 2nd ST.)  onto E 2ND ST. (2.1 miles); turn SLIGHT LEFT onto E
      LIVINGSTON DR. (0.3 miles); turn LEFT onto TERMINO AVE. and take it all the way into the parking lot. PLEASE allow time for heavy traffic!!!!!
        

       
      CARPOOL POINTS: 
      We will carpool from the West side, and the Valley (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 3:15 P.M. and leave at 3:30 P.M. SHARP. According to Mapquest it’s 30.07 miles and it’ll take 39 mins. PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic or 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 3:00 P.M. and leave at 3:15 P.M. SHARP. According to Mapquest  it’s 39.57 miles and it’ll take 47 mins. PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic or Nexus people at this carpool point, so form your own carpools.
       
      Sunset Hike in Will Rogers State Historical Park and Havdalah under the Stars, Saturday, June 19th, 2010 
       
      Come join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles on a Sunset Hike in Will Rogers State Park. Marshall Ratinoff will lead a moderate hike up the Backbone trail, past the bridge and to the Old Oak Tree. Along the trail you will enjoy beautiful views of the LA Westside and of Santa Monica Bay. The Tree is a nice place for sharing our snacks, having a drink of water and a brief Havdalah Service. The hike is about 6 miles round trip, with about 1,000 feet of vertical gain. PLEASE NO TURTLES, NO TIGERS! You should be in moderate to good hiking shape; fit beginners are welcome. Optional coffee/snacks/dessert or even a late dinner, at a local shop afterward.  Please note:  there are restrooms and water available at the meeting place (we are meeting by the restrooms ), but none after we leave the meeting place and start hiking. 
       
      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. 
       
      HIKE MEETING PLACE:  Meet by the near corner of the Polo Field in Will Rogers Park, by the restrooms (directions below)
      Will Rogers State Historical Park -- http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=626
      1501 Will Rogers Park Road
      Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
      310-454-8212
       
      HIKE START TIME:   Meet at 5:15 P.M. (directions beIow); leave at 5:30 P.M. SHARP!!
                                      Please allow enough time to find parking and use the facilities.
       
      HIKE END TIME:       Approximately 9:00 P.M.
       
      BRING:                    One liter Water, hat, sunglasses, snack to share, a sweater or light jacket or
                                     windbreaker, as it may get cool, and/or windy, and optional binoculars or camera.
                                     You may also wish to bring a headlight or flashlight -- they are
                                     recommended, but not required. 
                                             
      FOOTWEAR:            Comfortable shoes (hiking or running shoes are preferred). ABSOLUTELY NO
                                      sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.
                                       
      COST:                      Parking if you choose to park in the lot in Will Rogers State Park; there is also
                                      free parking on the neighborhood streets but watch for parking restrictions!
       
      QUESTIONS:           email in...@mosaicla.org 
       
      PARKING INFORMATION: There is parking in the lot at the trail head but there is a charge to park there so carpooling is strongly recommended.  There is also some parking in the surrounding neighborhoods but be careful to watch the signs for parking restrictions – park on Villa View Dr. (not Villa Woods Dr. which has parking restrictions).  
       
      AFTER HIKE OPTIONAL EVENT: We may go for coffee/snacks/dessert or even a late dinner, at a local shop afterward... 
       
       
      DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
      From West LA:
      Take I-10 West to Cloverfield and exit staying on 26th St. 26th St becomes Allenford after about 2 miles. Stay on Allenford for another half mile to Sunset. Turn left on Sunset and follow the directions below.

      From the SF Valley:
      Take I-405 South and exit on Sunset going west. Go about 4 miles to Will Rogers Park Rd and follow the directions below.

      From both:
      Drive up Will Rogers Park Rd and either pay to park in the lot or park on Villa View Dr. (not Villa Woods Dr. which has parking restrictions).
       
      CARPOOL POINTS:
      We will carpool from the West side, the Valley (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 4:30 P.M. and leave at 4:45 P.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 4:30 P.M. and leave at 4:45 P.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
       
      Full Moon Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook in the Santa Monica Mountains, Saturday, June 26th, 2010
       
      Come join MOSAIC Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles for another Full Moon hike in the Santa Monica Mountains, on Saturday, June 26th @ 5:30 PM. Marshall Ratinoff and Jeff Zimerman will lead this spectacular 5 mile, 1,200 feet elevation gain to Parker Mesa Overlook (1,525 ft) with its sweeping view of the Santa Monica Bay Coastline and the Los Angeles Basin. At the overlook, we'll stop to take in the amazing view, share our snacks and have a brief Havdalah Service before we head back down to our cars. The hike is on fire roads, is rated moderately difficult, but will be at a comfortable pace. Tigers will have the option of using the ridge route on the way up to the Overlook. You should be in moderate to good hiking shape; fit beginners are welcome. After the hike, please join us for an optional Dinner and some good conversation -- we'll decide as a group where to go. Please note: there are restrooms and water available near the meeting place (see "Directions to Trail Head" beIow for the location), but none after we leave the meeting place.
      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.
       
      HIKE MEETING PLACE:
      The meeting place is on Los Liones Drive near Sunset Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. From there, we will carpool to the trail head, so we will need a few volunteers to drive the 2 to 3 miles up to the trail head.  If you wish to look it up on Mapquest, the meeting place on Los Liones Drive is adjacent to the the Los Angeles Fire Station No. 23 located at 17281 West Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.  Directions to the trail head will only be given at the meeting place, so be sure to arrive on time.  Note that there are restrooms and water available near the meeting place (see "Directions to Trail Head" beIow for the location), but none after we leave the meeting place.
       
      HIKE START TIME:   Meet at the Los Liones meeting place at 5:30 P.M. (directions beIow); leave for the
                                      trail head at 5:45 P.M. SHARP!! Please allow enough time to find parking and use
                                      the facilities.
       
      HIKE END TIME:       Return to the Los Liones Drive meeting place at approximately 9:00 P.M. 
       
      FOOTWEAR:            Hiking boots or trail running shoes are recommended, but tennis shoes are not.
                                     Absolutely NO scandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or
                                     high heels because of the loose footing on the fire road.

      BRING:                     Minimum 1 quart water,       a light jacket or sweater in case of cool weather, and
                                      snacks to share at the overlook. The use of flashlights is discouraged, but may be
                                      carried in case of heavy fog or for emergencies.
                                       
      COST:                      Hike and parking are Free 
       
      QUESTIONS:            email in...@mosaicla.org  
       
      PARKING INFORMATION:  Free street parking at both the Los Liones Drive meeting place and at the trail head. 

      DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
      From PCH (Hwy 1) in the Pacific Palisades, take Sunset Blvd East about 0.2miles, and turn left onto Los Liones Drive. The meeting place will be on your immediate left (ocean side of the street).  Do not continue up LionesDrive to the dead end.  There are restrooms and water available on Los Liones Drive about 1/4 mile past the meeting place.

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        Upcoming Mosaic Events

        • Saturday, June 26th -- Full Moon Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook AND FIREWORKS Display – see below for the NEW times and Dinner Plans
        • Saturday, July 3rd -- Mosaic celebrates Independence Day ONE day early with a Special Program and Hike -- *!*!*!*!*  Tickets are selling out Fast *!*!*!*!* Buy Yours TODAY *!*!*!*!* Do NOT be Left out *!*!*!*!* -- see below
        • Sunday, July 11th -- Hike in Santa Monica Mountains and Optional Dinner/Gelato afterwards -- see www.mosaicla.org  
        • Saturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming
        • Thursday, July 29th thru Monday, August 2nd -- 2nd Internatinal Canoe Trip -- see www.mosaicla.org
        • Thursday, September 2nd thru Monday, September 6th -- 20th Annual International Mosaic Event: "Vive la Mosaic ~ 20 Years of Awe!" -- see www.mosaicla.org 
        Full Moon Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook in the Santa Monica Mountains AND FIREWORKS Display, Saturday, June 26th, 2010
         
        Come join MOSAIC Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles for another Full Moon hike in the Santa Monica Mountains, on Saturday, June 26th @ 6:45 P.M. Marshall Ratinoff will lead this spectacular 5 mile, 1,200 feet elevation gain to Parker Mesa Overlook (1,525 ft) with its sweeping view of the Santa Monica Bay Coastline and the Los Angeles Basin. At the overlook, we'll stop to take in the amazing view, share snacks, or bring along your own dinner to enjoy while watching the FIREWORKS display from the Santa Monica College at 9:00 PM! YES, we did say fireworks! And, YES, we can see and enjoy them from the overlook! You may want to bring along ground clothes or beach chairs to sit on if you don't want to stand during the entire fireworks display.
         
        The hike is on fire roads, is rated moderately difficult, but will be at a comfortable pace. Tigers will have the option of using the ridge route on the way up to the Overlook. You should be in moderate to good hiking shape; fit beginners are welcome. Please note: there are restrooms and water available near the meeting place (see "Directions to Trail Head" beIow for the location), but none after we leave the meeting place.
         
        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.
         
        HIKE MEETING PLACE:
        The meeting place is on Los Liones Drive near Sunset Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. From there, we will carpool to the trail head, so we will need a few volunteers to drive the 2 to 3 miles up to the trail head.  If you wish to look it up on Mapquest, the meeting place on Los Liones Drive is adjacent to the the Los Angeles Fire Station No. 23 located at 17281 West Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.  Directions to the trail head will only be given at the meeting place, so be sure to arrive on time.  Note that there are restrooms and water available near the meeting place (see "Directions to Trail Head" beIow for the location), but none after we leave the meeting place.
         
        HIKE START TIME:   Meet at the Los Liones Drive meeting place to form carpools to the trailhead, at
                                        6:45 P.M. SHARP!! (directions beIow). To expedite the hike, carpools will be sent
                                        up to the trailhead as soon as each one is formed!!! The last carpool to depart
                                        NO LATER than 7:00 P.M. in order to stay on schedule for the fireworks display.
                                        Please allow enough time to find parking and use         the facilities!!!
         
        HIKE END TIME:       Return to the Los Liones Drive meeting place at approximately 11:00 P.M. 
         
        FOOTWEAR:            Hiking boots or trail running shoes are recommended, but tennis shoes are not.
                                        Absolutely NO scandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or
                                        high heels because of the loose footing on the fire road.

        BRING:                     
        Minimum 1 quart water, a light jacket or sweater in case of cool weather, a
                                        camera, and snacks to share and/or your own dinner to enjoy at the overlook.
                                        You may also want to bring along ground clothes or beach chairs to sit on if you
                                        don't want to stand during the entire fireworks display. Chairs should be strapped
                                        on, not carried by hand.  Flashlights might be useful to take along for use at the
                                        overlook or in the case of heavy fog or emergencies.  However, their use will be
                                        discouraged when hiking given the ample, ambient illumination of these trails.
                                     
        COST:                      Hike and parking are Free 
         
        QUESTIONS:            email in...@mosaicla.org  
         
        PARKING INFORMATION:  Free street parking at both the Los Liones Drive meeting place and at the trail head. 

        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
        From PCH (Hwy 1) in the Pacific Palisades, take Sunset Blvd East about 0.2miles, and turn left onto Los Liones Drive. The meeting place will be on your immediate left (ocean side of the street).  Do not continue up LionesDrive to the dead end.  There are restrooms and water available on Los Liones Drive about 1/4 mile past the meeting place.

        Independence Day Celebration and Hike ONE day early, Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
         
        Tired of the same ol', same ol' Independance Day celebration year after year? Then, why not join your Mosaic and Nexus friends for something very special, unique and different! Come join us as Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus celebrate Independence Day ONE day early with a special event at the Printing Museum in Carson, followed by a hike in Palos Verdes. During your visit at the Museum you'll be able to, among many things:

        • Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press!
        • Make your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern!  
        • Take special tours in the Museum Galleries!
        • Enjoy a special Lunch of Freedom Dogs, American Apple Pie and Ben Franklin's Colonial Punch!
        And if that's not enough for you, then join us in the Museum's Theather at 1:30 PM for a special event: The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom!
         
        Then, at 3:00 PM will reconvene to drive/carpool to Palos Verdes for a lovely 4 to 6 miles hike. Details and Directions to the hike will be distributed at that time!  
         
        Come and join the fun! We have a limited number of tickets that will be sold first come, first serve, based on when we receive your payment. This event is most surely going to sell out fast so, to be sure you are not left out please send us a check or better yet pay using PayPal TODAY!!!! See below for payment options.
         
        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.
         
        MEETING PLACE:
        The International Printing Museum
        315 W. Torrance Blvd. (EAST of the interchange of I-110 and Torrance Boulevard, opposite K-Mart)
        Carson, CA 90745
         
        MEETING TIME:       Meet in front of the Museum at 11:30 A.M. 
         
        SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: 
        11:45 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. -- Museum Grounds and Galleries
        • Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press!
        • Make your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern!
        • Take special tours in the Museum Galleries!
        • Enjoy a Special Lunch!
        1:30 P.M. TO 2:15 P.M. in the Museum Theater
        • Special performance of The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom!
        2:15 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. -- Museum Grounds and Galleries   
        • Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press!
        • Make your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern!
        • Take special tours in the Museum Galleries!
        • Enjoy a Special Lunch!
        3:00 P.M. -- Meet in front of the Museum to drive/carpool to Palos Verdes for a lovely 4 to 6 miles hike. Details and Directions to the hike will be distributed at that time!
         
        3:30 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.  -- Hike in Palos Verdes
         
        BRING:             Water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a snack to share, and a jacket,
                                 sweater or windbreaker, as it may get cool, and/or windy. You may

                                 also want to bring a camera! 
         
        FOOTWEAR:    Comfortable shoes for the museum and Hiking boots or trail running
                                 shoes for the hike. Please ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe
                                 shoes, lip flops, casual shoes or high heels for the hike.
         

        COST/PAYMENT OPTIONS: All Payments are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE!

        • Via PayPal by Weds. 6/30/10 11:59 PM go to www.mosaicla.org
        • In person -- $10, cash or check -- at any Mosaic event between now and 6/30/10
        • By Mail -- send a $10 check made out to Mosaic LA with "Printing Museum Event" on the Memo Line -- must be ceived by Weds. June 30th, 2010 at 11:59 PM. !

                  To: Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles

                        P.O. Box 5603
                        Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

        This fee includes:
        • All the Museum activities such as: printing your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press, making your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern, and the special tours in the Museum Galleries
        • A special Lunch of Freedom Dogs, American Apple Pie and Ben Franklin's Colonial Punch!
        • The Special Performance of: The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom!
        • The Hike
        • Processing fees for PayPal payments!
         
         
        QUESTIONS:           email in...@mosaicla.org

         
        RSVP  Is a must by Wed. June 30th, 2010 with your payment or until the event sells out, as it most certainly will!!!!  
         
        PARKING INFORMATION: there is plenty of parking at the Museum
         
        Rain cancels ONLY the hike but NOT the Museum; drizzle or clouds DO NOT cancel ANYTHING!!!
         
        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
        More details will be provided here later for those who choose to only join us for the hike.
         
        CARPOOL POINTS: The meeting times below do not apply if you only choose to join us for the hike later in the afternoon
        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 10:45 A.M. and leave at 11:00 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 10:30 A.M. and leave at 10:45 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.

        Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool

        If interested in carpooling from this point, email in...@mosaicla.org by Noon Friday, 7/2/10.

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        *~*~*~* IF YOU HAVE NOT RSVP'ED YET FOR THIS SPECIAL AND UNIQUE EVENT, YOU CAN

        *~*~*~* STILL DO SO! BUT, WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30TH.

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        • Saturday, July 3rd -- Mosaic celebrates Independence Day ONE day early with a Special Program and Hike -- *!*!*!*!*  Tickets are selling out Fast *!*!*!*!* Buy Yours TODAY *!*!*!*!* Do NOT be Left out *!*!*!*!* Only a few Tickets Left *!*!*!*!*-- see below
        • Sunday, July 11th -- Hike in Santa Monica Mountains and Optional Dinner/Gelato afterwards -- see www.mosaicla.org  
        • Saturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming
        • Thursday, July 29th thru Monday, August 2nd -- 2nd Internatinal Canoe Trip -- see www.mosaicla.org
        • Thursday, September 2nd thru Monday, September 6th -- 20th Annual International Mosaic Event: "Vive la Mosaic ~ 20 Years of Awe!" -- see www.mosaicla.org 
        • By Mail -- send a $10 check made out to Mosaic LA with "Printing Museum Event" on the Memo Line -- must be received by Weds. June 30th, 2010 at 11:59 PM. !

                  To: Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles

                        P.O. Box 5603
                        Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

        This fee includes:
        • All the Museum activities such as: printing your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press, making your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern, and the special tours in the Museum Galleries
        • A special Lunch of Freedom Dogs, American Apple Pie and Ben Franklin's Colonial Punch!
        • The Special Performance of: The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom!
        • The Hike
        • Processing fees for PayPal payments!
         
         
        QUESTIONS:           email in...@mosaicla.org

         
        RSVP  Is a must by Wed. June 30th, 2010 with your payment or until the event sells out, as it most certainly will!!!!  
         
        PARKING INFORMATION: there is plenty of parking at the Museum
         
        Rain cancels ONLY the hike but NOT the Museum; drizzle or clouds DO NOT cancel ANYTHING!!!
         
        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
        More details will be provided here later for those who choose to only join us for the hike.
         
        CARPOOL POINTS: The meeting times below do not apply if you only choose to join us for the hike later in the afternoon
        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 10:45 A.M. and leave at 11:00 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 10:30 A.M. and leave at 10:45 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.

        Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool

        If interested in carpooling from this point, email in...@mosaicla.org by Noon Friday, 7/2/10.

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        Upcoming Mosaic Events

        • Saturday, July 3rd -- Mosaic celebrates Independence Day ONE day early with a Special Program and Hike -- performance is SOLD OUT but you can still join us for all the other activities -- see below
        • Sunday, July 11th -- Hike in Santa Monica Mountains and Optional Dinner/Gelato afterwards -- see www.mosaicla.org  
        • Saturday, July 24th -- Full Moon Hike to 'Ol Oak Tree in will Rogers Park -- details forthcoming
        • Thursday, July 29th thru Monday, August 2nd -- 2nd Internatinal Canoe Trip -- see www.mosaicla.org
        • Thursday, September 2nd thru Monday, September 6th -- 20th Annual International Mosaic Event: "Vive la Mosaic ~ 20 Years of Awe!" -- see www.mosaicla.org 
        Independence Day Celebration and Hike ONE day early, Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
         
        Tired of the same ol', same ol' Independance Day celebration year after year? Then, why not join your Mosaic and Nexus friends for something very special, unique and different! Come join us as Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus celebrate Independence Day ONE day early with a special event at the Printing Museum in Carson, followed by a hike in Palos Verdes. During your visit at the Museum you'll be able to, among many things:

        • Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press!
        • Make your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern!  
        • Take special tours in the Museum Galleries!
        • Enjoy a special Lunch of Freedom Dogs, American Apple Pie and Ben Franklin's Colonial Punch!
        And if that's not enough for you, then join us in the Museum's Theather at 3:00 PM for a special event: "The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom!"
         
        Then, at 4:00 PM we'll reconvene to drive/carpool to Palos Verdes for a lovely 4 to 5 miles Sunset Hike. If you'd like to just join us for the hike, please see below!
         
        Come and join the fun for either the Museum, the Hike or Both!
         
        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.
         
        MUSEUM INFO:
        MEET AT:
        The International Printing Museum
        315 W. Torrance Blvd. (EAST of the interchange of I-110 and Torrance Boulevard, opposite K-Mart)
        Carson, CA 90745
         
        SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
         
        12:30 P.M. 
        -- Meet in front of the Museum; we will go in at 12:45 P.M. If you will not be able to join us until later, your ticket will be at the Box Office under your name.
         
        12:45 A.M. TO 2:45 P.M. -- Museum Grounds and Galleries
        • Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press!
        • Make your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern!
        • Take special tours in the Museum Galleries!
        • Enjoy a Special Lunch!
        2:45 P.M. -- meet us in line to the Museum Theater, if you'd like to sit together with the group

        3:00 P.M. TO 3:45 P.M. in the Museum Theater

        • Special performance of The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom!
        4:00 P.M. -- Meet in front of the Museum to drive/carpool to Palos Verdes for a lovely 4 to 5 miles hike. See below for Details and Directions to the hike! Be sure to bring a change of clothes, hiking boots, water and a snack to share on the hike!
         
        4:45 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.  -- Sunset Hike in Palos Verdes
         
        BRING:             Water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a snack to share, and a jacket, sweater or
                                windbreaker, as it may get cool, and/or windy. You may also want to bring a camera! 

        FOOTWEAR:    Comfortable shoes for the museum and Hiking boots or trail running shoes for the hike.
                                Please ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, lip flops, casual shoes or
                                high heels for the hike.
         

        COST/PAYMENT OPTIONS: All Payments are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE!

        This fee includes:
        • All the Museum activities such as: printing your own copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's Colonial Press, making your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern, and the special tours in the Museum Galleries
        • A special Lunch of Freedom Dogs, American Apple Pie and Ben Franklin's Colonial Punch!
        • The Special Performance of: The Confounding Brothers: A Meetin' of the Minds -- Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams lightheartedly examine the causes of this day of freedom! THIS IS SOLD OUT!!!!!!
        • The Hike
        • Processing fees for PayPal payments!
         
         
        QUESTIONS:           email in...@mosaicla.org

         
        PARKING INFORMATION: there is plenty of parking at the Museum
         
        Rain cancels ONLY the hike but NOT the Museum; drizzle or clouds DO NOT cancel ANYTHING!!!
         
        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD FROM THE MUSEUM:

        Head west on W Torrance Blvd toward Carson Town Center  0.3 mi

        Turn right at Hamilton Ave                                                     0.2 mi

        Turn right to merge onto I-110 S toward San Pedro                  3.6 mi

        Take the CA-1/Pacific Coast Hwy exit                                     0.2 mi

        Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Harbor City/Lomita and merge onto CA-1 N/W PCH -- 3.0 mi

        Turn left at Crenshaw Blvd and follow Crenshaw Blvd to its very end in Palos Verdes. At the end of Crenshaw, on your right, will be Del Cerro Park in which you will find a parking lot. THIS IS NOT WHERE WE WILL MEET! We will meet at the trail-head gate at the end of Crenshaw Blvd., which is a few hundred feet away.

         
         
        HIKE INFO:
        Join us for a moderate approximately 2 hour loop hike in the Palos Verdes Peninsula; the hike is about this 4.5 miles round trip with about 700' elevation gain and provides you with unmatched panoramic views of the lushness of the Palos Verdes interior and its coastline. Catalina Island is often visible, and if the day is really clear you can see San Nicholas Island 70 miles out to sea. 
         
        We will meet at the trail-head gate at the end of Crenshaw Blvd.
        (If you wish to use Mapquest or other internet mapping, the final destination is: 2 Park Place, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275). Walk a few hundred feet to the trail-head gate at the end of Crenshaw, which is where we will meet at 4:45 PM.
         
        HIKE START TIME:   Meet at the trailhead at 4:45 P.M. (directions below); leave at 5:00 P.M. SHARP!!

        HIKE END TIME:       Approximately 7:30 P.M. 
         
        BRING:                    Water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a snack to share, and a jacket, sweater or 
                                       windbreaker, as it may get cool, and/or windy. You may also want to bring a
                                       camera! 
         
        FOOTWEAR:           Hiking boots or trail running shoes recommended, ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or
                                       other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.
         

        COST:                     $2.00 Suggested Donation, if you are coming for the hike ONLY!!!!

         
        QUESTIONS:           email in...@mosaicla.org

         
        PARKING INFORMATION: there is plenty of free street parking
         
         
        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
        From the 405 (heading south from LA; or north from Orange county), follow Crenshaw Blvd South to its very end in Palos Verdes. At the end of Crenshaw, on your right, will be Del Cerro Park in which you will find a parking lot. THIS IS NOT WHERE WE WILL MEET! We will meet at the trail-head gate at the end of Crenshaw Blvd., which is a few hundred feet away.
         
        CARPOOL POINTS: The meeting times below do not apply if you only choose to join us for the hike later in the afternoon
        We will carpool from the West side, the Valley 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 10:45 A.M. and leave at 11:00 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 10:30 A.M. and leave at 10:45 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.

        Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool

        If interested in carpooling from this point, email in...@mosaicla.org by Noon Friday, 7/2/10

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        Hike to Sandstone Peak, Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 11:00 AM


        You are cordially invited to join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles on a hike to the top of Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, at 3111 feet. David Moezinia will lead this moderate rated hike -- 5.8 miles with 1400 feet elevation gain via a loop trail through the Circle-X Ranch. We'll hike along one of the Leader's favorite trails, Misha Mokwa trail to the summit, and return via the fire road and the Misha Mokwa connector; highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend shear cliffs, "Balancing Rock" a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, "Split Rock" a giant split rock where kids can dash between the sheer walls, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point. We will have lunch at the Summit before starting back to our cars.


        PLEASE NO TURTLES, NO TIGERS! You should be in moderate to good hiking shape; fit beginners are welcome.

         

        For more info, see the National Park Service map at the following website: http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/circlexranch.htm

         

        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.

         

        HIKE MEETING PLACE:

        Mishe Mokwa Trailhead -- parking on the right or left sides at mile-marker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161).

        We will meet here at the trail head.  Please note not to go to the Sandstone Peak trail head parking lot 1 mile on the left. http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

        1 mile East of the Circle X Ranch
        12898 Yerba Buena Road
        Malibu, CA 90265
         
        HIKE START TIME:  Meet at the trailhead at 11:00 A. M. (directions below); leave at 11:15 A.M. SHARP!!
        TRAFFIC WILL MOST LIKELY BE HEAVY ON PCH SO BE SURE TO ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME!!!!
         
        HIKE END TIME:      Approximately 3:00 PM
         

        BRING:                   Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, snacks to share

                                      day-pack, warm jacket   or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or

                                      windy, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather). Clothes should

                                      be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. You may also want to bring a camera! 

          

        FOOTWEAR:          The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 

                                      ABSOLUTELYNO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.

         

        COST:                    Hike and parking at the trail head are free.

         

        QUESTIONS:          Email in...@mosaicla.org or call David's cell phone:  818-905-0596

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  Free parking in dirt parking lots on both sides of Yerba Buena Road at the Mishe Mokwa Trailhead.  DO NOT PARK AT THE SANDSTONE PEAK TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT! That is the wrong parking lot! Be sure to follow the directions below and park at the Mishe Mokwa Trail head!

         

        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

         

        DIRECTIONS FROM WEST LA:

         

        • Option 1 via PCH:

                  Take Fwy 10 W to PCH (1) N past the outer reaches of Malibu.  Pass Mulholland Hwy and continue about 1.1 miles past the          Ventura County Line to Yerba Buena Road.  Turn right and proceed about 5.5 miles to Circle-X Ranch headquarters.  You can make a bathroom stop here and continue 1.25 miles to the Misha Mokwa trailhead parking on the right or left sides at mile-marker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161).  We will meet here at the trailhead.  Please note not to go the Sandstone Peak trail head parking lot 1 mile on the left. http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

         

        • Option 2 via Fwy 101:

                  Fwy 10W to 405N to 101N to Westlake Blvd Hwy23 left, about 7 miles to Mulholland Hwy right, 0.4 miles to Little Sycamore Canyon Rd right, 1.5 miles to Yerba Buena Rd left, 2.4 miles to the trail head at mile marker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161). Total distance from 101 is about 11.5 miles, which takes about 30 minutes. http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

         

        DIRECTIONS FROM SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

         

        Fwy 101N to Westlake Blvd Hwy23 left, about 7 miles to Mulholland Hwy right, 0.4 miles to Little Sycamore Canyon Rd right, 1.5 miles to Yerba Buena Rd left, 2.4 miles to the trai lhead at mile marker 7.00 (N34.114562 W118.918161). http://g.co/maps/bmbmh

         

        DO NOT PARK AT THE SANDSTONE PEAK TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT! That is the wrong parking lot! Be sure to follow the above directions and park at the Mishe Mokwa Trail head!  

         

        CARPOOL POINTS: 

        Pico Blvd Carpool: 9:30 A.M.

        Meet at the municipal parking lot on the South side of  Pico Blvd west of Robertson Blvd between Robertson Blvd and Livona Ave. next to B’ Nai David Congregation -- 8906 Pico Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any with the driver. http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

         

        Valley Carpool #1:  9:40 A.M.

        Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across from Trader Joes.  Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any with the driver. http://g.co/maps/stgg8

         

        Valley Carpool #2:  9:50 A.M.

        Meet in Encino across the street from Trader Joes on Burbank Blvd just east of White Oak.  Street address is 17640 Burbank Boulevard, Encino, California 91316.  Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any with the driver. http://g.co/maps/h79mt

         

        Valley Carpool #3: 10:00 A.M.

        Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd north east corner. 10 A.M.  5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 91364. Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any with the driver. http://g.co/maps/krw8a

         

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        Ice Skating and Optional Brunch afterwards, Sunday, December 25th, 2011 at 10:00 AM


        What do Jews do on Christmas Day?, That is The Question! They go out to eat at Chinese Restaurants, they go to see movies, they join their gentile friends and their families... How about doing something totally different and unique this year? Let's go Ice Skating, outdoors, by the beach and get a little taste of winter without the bite! Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles for an early morning skate at "Ice at Santa Monica", Sunday, Dec 25 at 10 AM.  We will skate for 1.5-2 hours.  Depending upon group interest (and what places are open), possible lunch afterwards. Leader: Shari Maron.

        Rain cancels All

        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.

         

        MEETING PLACE:

        1324 5th St. (At the corner of Arizona Ave. and 5th St. in Santa Monica)
         
        START TIME:  10:00 A. M.
         
        END TIME:      Approximately Noon, then optional Lunch
         

        BRING:           Water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks to share, day-pack, warm jacket or

                              a windbreaker or sweatshirt as it may get cool, gloves, and Money. 

                              Don't forget your spirit of adventure! You may also want to bring a camera! 

         

        COST:             $12 includes skates and admission, plus optional Lunch.

                               If you bring your own ice skates, the cost is still $12.

         

        QUESTIONS:   Email in...@mosaicla.org

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  Parking is available in Downtown City Parking Structures 1 or 3 off of 4th St. For real-time parking availability, visit http://parkingspacenow.smgov.net

         

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        Joint Mosaic LA and JOA Hike to Mugu Peak via Old Chumash Trail, THIS Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at 11:00 AM


        Start the New Year with a GREAT HIKE! Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on a beautiful hike to Mugu Point. David Moezina will lead this Intermediate 6 miles RT hike with 1250 feet elevation gain. Start at Old Chumash trail head on PCH, continue on La Jolla Valley Loop Trail to the camp, pond, then to La Jolla Valley Loop Trail andd climb to Mugu Point. At the top, we will have lunch and enjoy beautiful ocean and mountain views; we will return via Old Chumash Trail.

        For further information about this hike and the general area, please see http://venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/LaJollaValley/AreaTrails.htm

         

         Rain cancels but drizzle or clouds don't

        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.

         

        MEETING PLACE:
        Chumash Trail
        Malibu, CA 90265
        Google Map Link to the trail head: http://g.co/maps/ddxg2
         
        HIKE START TIME:  11:00 A. M.
         
        HIKE END TIME:      Approximately 3:00 P.M.
         

        BRING:                   Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, snacks to share

                                      day-pack, warm jacket   or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or

                                      windy, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather). Clothes should

                                      be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. You may also want to bring a camera! 

          

        FOOTWEAR:          The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 

                                      ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels

         

        COST:                    FREE

         

        QUESTIONS:          David's cell phone:  (818) 905-0596 - Please use with discretion

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  

        Park on dirt lot (no signs) at Old Chumash trail head at approximate mile marker 7.9

        Ventura County (about 3.4 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon which is at mile

        marker 4.5 Ventura County).  

         

         

        CARPOOL POINTS: 

        WEST SIDE Pico Blvd Carpool: 9:50 A.M.       NEW LOCATION!!!

        Meet at the municipal parking lot on the south side of Pico Blvd west of Robertson blvd

        between Robertson blvd and Livona ave next to B' Nai David Congregation 8906 Pico

        Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and

        parking, if any with the driver. http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

         

        VALLEY CARPOOL #1:  9:45 A.M.

        Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between

        Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across

        from Trader Joes.  Form your own carpools.

        http://g.co/maps/stgg8

         

        VALLEY CARPOOL #2: 10:00 A.M.

        Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd north east corner. Form your own carpool.

        5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 91364

        http://g.co/maps/krw8a

           


        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West L.A. Freeway 10 West to Pacific Coast Highway (1) North.

        Proceed about 32 miles on Highway 1. Park on dirt lot (no signs) at Old Chumash trail head

        at approximate mile marker 7.9 Ventura County (about 3.4 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore

        Canyon which is at mile marker 4.5 Ventura County). The trail head is across from the Rifle

        Range, a little north of a big rock/hill on the ocean side of PCH. Park on dirt lot (no signs)

        at Old Chumash trail head at approximate mile marker 7.9 Ventura County (about 3.4 miles

        up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon which is at mile marker 4.5 Ventura County).  

        Your GPS destination coordinate is 34.09152,-119.065884

         

        Google Map Link to the trail head: http://g.co/maps/ddxg2

         

        From the Valley: take 101 north to Malibu Canyon Road / Las Virgenes head

        south to PCH. Make a right and go north on PCH 22.7 miles from Malibu Canyon Road.

        Park on dirt lot (no signs) at Old Chumash trail head at approximate mile marker 7.9

        Ventura County (about 3.4 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon which is at mile

        marker 4.5 Ventura County).  

        Your GPS destination coordinate is 34.09152,-119.065884

         

        Google Map Link to the trail head: http://g.co/maps/ddxg2

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        Chino Hills SP Hike and Optional Dinner in Yorba Linda, Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.

        Escape the pressures of urban life and find peace and solitude in a natural setting!  

        Join MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles for a moderate 7-8 miles loop with about 700’ gain/loss in the Chino Hills State Park. The park is a premier natural open-space area in the hills of Santa Ana Canyon near Riverside, and a critical link in the Puente-Chino Hills biological corridor. It encompasses stands of oaks, sycamores and rolling, grassy hills that stretch nearly 31 miles, from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Whittier Hills. Chino Hills is vitally important as a refuge to many species of plants, and as a link between natural areas essential to the survival of many animal species. Optional Dinner after the hike; we’ll decide as a group where we will go.

        PLEASE NO TURTLES, NO TIGERS! This is about a 7-8 mile hike with around 700' of elevation gain, so you should be in pretty good shape. Plan on around 4 hours for the entire hike. I would not recommend it for beginners.

        Rain cancels, but clouds don't.

        For park descriptions and/or closures check http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=648 or call 951-780-6222.


        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.

         

        HIKE MEETING PLACE:

        The corner of Rim Crest Dr. and Blue Gum Dr.

        Yorba Linda, CA 92886

        For purposes of getting directions, enter the following address on your favorite maps site: 3600 Blue Gum Dr, Yorba Linda, CA 92886


        HIKE START TIME:          Meet at the trailhead at 1:00 P.M. (directions below); leave at 1:15 P.M. SHARP!!

        HIKE END TIME:              Approximately 5:00 P.M.


        BRING:                   Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, snacks to share

                                      day-pack, warm jacket or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or

                                      windy, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather). Clothes should

                                      be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. You may also want to bring a camera! 

          

        FOOTWEAR:          The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 

                                      ABSOLUTELYNO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.

         

        COST:                    Hike and parking at the trail head are free.

         

        QUESTIONS:          Email in...@mosaicla.org

        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West LA:

        Take I-10 East via the Santa Monica Fwy E/I-10 E ramp (11.4 mi); slight right

        at CA-60 E toward Santa Ana/Pomona (0.6 mi); take the exit onto I-5 South toward

        Santa Ana (18.1 mi); merge onto CA-91 East via exit 114B to Riverside (14.7 mi);

        follow the directions below. PLEASE allow time for heavy traffic!!!!!

         

        From the Valley:

        Take the San Diego Fwy/I-405 N/Ventura Fwy ramp; take the right fork to US-101 South/Los Angeles

        and merge onto US-101 South (19.6 mi); merge onto I-5 South toward Santa Ana (17.5 m);

        merge onto CA-91 East via exit 114B to Riverside (14.7 mi); follow the directions below.

        PLEASE allow time for heavy traffic!!!!!

         

        Directions to Park Entrance (the Rim Crest Entrance):

        From the CA-91 Freeway take the Imperial Highway Exit and go North on Imperial

        Highway to La Palma.  Turn RIGHT on La Palma to Fairmont.  Turn LEFT on Fairmont

        to Rim Crest Street.  Turn LEFT at Rim Crest and go to the top of the hill and park on the right hand

        side of the street.  Left side and side streets are for permit parking only.


        CARPOOL POINTS:   We will carpool from the West side and the Valley (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 11:15 A.M. and leave at 11:30 A.M. SHARP. According to Google! Maps it’s 50.0 miles and it’ll take 57 mins. PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic 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 11:00 A.M. and leave at 11:15 A.M. SHARP. According to Google! Maps it’s 57.0 miles and it’ll take 1 hr 6 mins. PLEASE NOTE: there may be no Mosaic people at this carpool point, so form your own carpools.


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        Joint Mosaic LA and JOA Hike to La Jolla Valley Loop / Mugu Peak http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/35799/images/common/space.gif, THIS Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at 10:00 AM


        Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on a beautiful hike to Mugu Peak. David Moezina will lead this Easy to Intermediate 7.3 miles RT hike with 900 feet elevation gain. There is a small waterfall and a stream, a pond and numerous birds, a grassland meadow, breathtaking ocean and mountain views, and wildflowers. Dense brush along the trail makes it necessary to wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt.

         

        For further information about this hike and the general area, please see http://venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/LaJollaValley/AreaTrails.htm 

         

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        MEETING PLACE:

        See directions below.

        We will meet by the restrooms a little past the iron gate.

        Malibu, CA 90265


        Your GPS destination coordinates are: 34.083579,-119.035878

        Destination Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgek4 (look for the green arrow on the Google map and disregard the red A marker on the map)

         
        HIKE START TIME:  10:00 A. M.
         
        HIKE END TIME:      Approximately 2:00 P.M.
         

        BRING:                   Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, snacks to share

                                      day-pack, warm jacket   or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or

                                      windy, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather). Clothes should

                                      be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. You may also want to bring a camera! 

          

        FOOTWEAR:          The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 

                                      ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels

         

        COST:                    Parking Fee

         

        QUESTIONS:         David's cell phone:  (818) 905-0596 - Please use with discretion

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  

        There is a paid parking lot or you can park free on PCH and walk to the trail head.

        We will meet by the restrooms a little past the iron gate.

          

        CARPOOL POINTS: 

        WEST SIDE Pico Blvd Carpool: 8:50 A.M.       NEW LOCATION!!!

        Meet at the municipal parking lot on the south side of Pico Blvd west of Robertson blvd between Robertson blvd and

        Livona Ave. next to B'Nai David Congregation 8906 Pico Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpool and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any with the driver. http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

             

        Valley carpool number   (1):  8:45 A.M.

        Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between

        Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across

        from Trader Joes.  Form your own carpools.

        http://g.co/maps/stgg8

         

        Valley carpool number  (2):   9:00 A.M.

        Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd north east corner. Form your own carpool.

        5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 91364

        http://g.co/maps/krw8a

         

        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West L.A.

        From West LA Fwy 10 W, to PCH N, about 33 miles to La Jolla Valley trail head

        (mile marker 6.6 Ventura County, 2.1 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon trail head

        which is at mile marker 4.5 Ventura County). There is a parking fee or you can park free on PCH

        and walk to the trailhead. We will meet by the restrooms a little past the iron gate.

         

        Your GPS destination coordinate is 34.083579,-119.035878

        Destination Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgek4 (look for the green arrow on the Google

        map and disregard the red A marker on the map)

         

        From the Valley:

        Take 101 north to Kanan-Dume Rd to PCH N, make a right and go about 20 miles to La Jolla Valley

        trail head(mile marker 6.6 Ventura County, 2.1 miles up-coast form Big Sycamore Canyon trail head

        which is at mile marker 4.5 Ventura County). There is a parking fee or you can park free on PCH

        and walk to the trail head. We will meet by the restrooms a little past the iron gate.

         

        Your GPS destination coordinate is 34.083579,-119.035878

        Destination Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgek4 (look for the green arrow on the Google

        map and disregard the red A marker on the map)



        CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!! 

         

        If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 3 miles before coming on any of our hikes.

        It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.

         

        Please read the description of the event carefully before attending and listen carefully to the hike leaders instructions during the hike.

         

        I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

         

        DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

         

        Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Jewish Outdoor Adventures and it's organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The JOA events, you are releasing the Jewish Outdoor Adventures and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

         

        Responsibility: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back.

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        Joint Mosaic LA and JOA Hike to Devil's Punchbowl/Vasquez Rocks, THIS Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at 10:00 AM


        Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on a beautiful hike to view spectacular rock formations, lovely pine forests, views of the high desert as well as examine the unique land features caused by plate tectonics. David Moezina will lead this Moderate to Intermediate 6.2 miles RT hike with 1200 feet elevation gain. We will hike to a unique natural formation called the Devil's Chair, where multi-colored rocks and various formations tell a tale of seismic activity from the nearby San Andreas fault.


        On our way back to L.A. for those who wish and who have previously made arrangements with their carpool first, we will stop and explore and do some climbing around at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area county park featuring spectacular rock formations, Tataviam Indian sites, and a seasonal stream and where many movies and TV series have been filmed such as "The Lone Ranger", "Zorro", "Little Miss Sunshine", "Bonanza", "Blazing Saddles", "Star Trek", "24", "The Six Million Dollar Man", "MacGyver", "Austin Powers", Star Trek 11, Numbers and "The Flintstones".


        For further information on this hike and the, you can check out this link http://www.devils-punchbowl.com

        and the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area County Park - 10700 West Escondido Canyon Road http://parks.lacounty.gov/Parkinfo.asp?URL=cms1_033383.asp&Title=Vasquez%20%20Rocks%20Natural%20Area%20and%20Center

         

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        MEETING PLACE:
        28000 Devil's Punchbowl Rd.
        Pearblossom, CA 93553


        HIKE START TIME:  10:00 A. M.
         
        HIKE END TIME:      Approximately 2:00 P.M.
         

        BRING:                   Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, snacks to share

                                        day-pack, warm jacket   or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or

                                        windy, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather). Clothes should

                                        be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. You may also want to bring a camera! 

          

        FOOTWEAR:         The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended and trail running shoes are OK. 

                                        ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels

         

        COST:                     FREE

         

        QUESTIONS:         David's cell phone:  (818) 905-0596 - Please use with discretion

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  

        Park HQ parking lot. Parking is free.

          

        CARPOOL POINTS: 

        WEST SIDE Pico Blvd Carpool: 8:15 A.M.       NEW LOCATION!!!

        PLEASE SHARE THE COST OF GAS / TRANSPORTATION WITH THE DRIVER. WHILE FORMING YOUR CARPOOL DISCUSS WITH THE DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS WHETHER YOU ARE ALL GOING TO VASQUEZ ROCKS AFTERWARDS OR NOT SO THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR IS ON THE SAME PAGE. Meet at the municipal parking lot on the south side of Pico Blvd west of Robertson blvd between Robertson blvd and Livona Ave. next to B'Nai David Congregation located at 8906 Pico Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpools. http://g.co/maps/hgyxr      


        Valley carpool number:  8:40 A.M.

        PLEASE SHARE THE COST OF GAS / TRANSPORTATION WITH THE DRIVER. WHILE FORMING YOUR CARPOOL DISCUSS WITH THE DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS WHETHER YOU ARE ALL GOING TO VASQUEZ ROCKS AFTERWARDS OR NOT SO THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR IS ON THE SAME PAGE.  Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across from Trader Joes.  Form your own carpools. http://g.co/maps/stgg8

         


        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West L.A.

        Take freeway 405 N (19.1 miles) to 5 N (3 miles), then to 14 N (Antelope Valley Fwy 28.9 miles). Take Exit 30 Sierra highway to Pearblossom highway (138), and follow it to the town of Pearblossom (approximately 9 miles), turn right (south .7 miles), left on Fort Tejon Rd (5.2 miles), right onto 131st street east / Longview Road (County N6 2.3 miles). Turn left onto Tumbleweed road, Tumbleweed becomes Devil's Punchbowl Road which dead ends at the Park HQ parking lot. Parking is free.

        Google Driving Directions from the West LA Carpool: http://g.co/maps/8q6p4

         

        From the Valley:

        Take freeway 405 N to 5 N (3 miles), then to 14 N (Antelope Valley Fwy 28.9 miles). Take Exit 30 Sierra highway to Pearblossom highway (138), and follow it to the town of Pearblossom (approximately 9 miles), turn right (south .7 miles), left on Fort Tejon Rd (5.2 miles), right onto 131st street east / Longview Road (County N6 2.3 miles). Turn left onto Tumbleweed road, Tumbleweed becomes Devil's Punchbowl Road which dead ends at the Park HQ parking lot. Parking is free.

        Google Driving Directions from Valley Carpool: http://g.co/maps/pv573

         

         

        CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!!

        Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!  

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        Beaudry Canyon Loop, Sunday, June 24th, 2012 at 9:15 A.M.


        Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles in hiking the Beaudry Canyon Loop in the Verdugo Mountain area of Glendale.  The hike is 6 miles long with a 1,300 foot elevation gain.  Most of the hike is moderate with a few brief steep climbs.  Along the trail, we will reach the crest of the Vergudo Mountians which offers a breath taking view both the San Fernando Valley and Glendale.  We will break from lunch about mid-way through the hike.  The hike will probably last about 5 hours.

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        HIKE MEETING PLACE: By the water channel, just beyond the intersection of Beaudry Blvd and Beaudry Terrace in Glendale.

        HIKE START TIME:    Meet at the trailhead at 9:20 A.M. (directions below); leave at 9:30 A.M. SHARP!!

        HIKE END TIME:        2:30 P.M. 

        BRING:                      Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lunch, a snack to share,

                                         and a jacket, sweater or windbreaker, as it may get cool, and/or windy.

        FOOTWEAR:             Hiking boots or trail running shoes are recommended, ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or

                                         other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.

        QUESTIONS:             email Stewart Chesler at ches...@adelphia.net 

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  Please park on the street.  Parking is free.

           

        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:  

        Take the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) to Glendale Ave.  At Glendale Ave, turn left heading north which turns into Verdugo Road.  Keep going north on Verdugo Rd then hang to the left onto Canada Blvd.  Take Canada Blvd north and turn left at Country Club Drive and then left Beaudry Blvd to the end at Beaudry Terrace. 

        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 8:25 A.M. and leave at 8:35 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or 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 8:35 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.


        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 8:10 A.M. and leave at 8:20 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.

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        Joint Mosaic LA and JOA Hike to Mount Baden-Powell, THIS Sunday, July 1st, 2012 at 10:30 AM


        Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on a beautiful hike to Mount Baden-Powell. Hike a small slice of the famed Pacific Crest Trail offering spectacular views of the Mojave Desert and plentiful shade.

        David Moezina will lead this challenging eight miles round trip, 2800 feet elevation gain hike that nears the top of one of Southern California’s highest mountains (9,399 feet elevation).

        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.

         

        MEETING PLACE:
        Meet at the Trail head -- see directions below
        Wrightwood, CA


        HIKE START TIME:    10:30 A. M.
         
        HIKE END TIME:        Approximately 3:00 P.M.
         

        BRING:                     Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, snacks to share

                                        day-pack, warm jacket or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or

                                        windy,  hiking sticks or hiking poles, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in

                                        warm weather). Clothesshould be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable.

                                        You may also want to bring a camera! 

        FOOTWEAR:            The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended or shoes with good traction. 

                                        ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels!

         

        COST:                     FREE

         

        QUESTIONS:          David's cell phone:  (818) 905-0596 - Please use with discretion

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  

        You will need a Parking Permit. You can find a location to purchase a parking permit at:
        http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/ or you can buy one on the way to the hike at the Ranger Station.

          

        CARPOOL POINTS: 


        WEST SIDE Pico Blvd. Carpool:  8:15 A.M. Leaving at 8:20 A.M.
        PLEASE SHARE THE COST OF GAS / TRANSPORTATION / PARKING WITH THE DRIVER.
        Meet at the municipal parking lot on the south side of Pico Blvd west of Robertson blvd between Robertson blvd and Livona ave next to B' Nai David Congregation 8906 Pico Blvd L.A. 90035. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.
        Carpool Location Google Map Link:  http://g.co/maps/he6yz
        GPS Coordinates:  34.055246,-118.386011

        SF VALLEY Carpool:  8:25 A.M. Leaving at 8:30 A.M.

        PLEASE SHARE THE COST OF GAS / TRANSPORTATION / PARKING WITH THE DRIVER. Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across from Trader Joes.  Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver. 
        Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8
        GPS Coordinates:  34.158072,-118.441179

         

        Angeles Crest Highway Carpool: 8:55 AM  Leaving 9:00 A.M.
        PLEASE SHARE THE COST OF GAS / TRANSPORTATION / PARKING WITH THE DRIVER.

        Meet on Angeles Crest Highway just north of freeway 210 on the right side at Milmada Dr  (Sierra Club carpool point).  There will be no JOA representative here so form your own carpools.
        Carpool Location Google Map Link:  http://goo.gl/maps/wRSq
        GPS Coordinates:  34.20891,-118.200059

        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West Side:
        Fwy 10 E, 7 miles to 110 N, 4 miles to 5 N, 2 miles to 2 N, 7.6 miles to 210 E, 1.2 miles to Angeles Crest Highway 2 exit.  Go to traffic light and make a left (N) on highway 2 and drive 51 miles to the Vincent Gap parking area (mile marker 74.77).  The trail head is at the northwest edge of the parking area.  Wilderness parking permit is required.

         

        From the SF Valley:

        Riverside Dr east ½ a mile to Woodman Ave right 1 block to 101E 3 miles to 134E 9 miles to 2N 4.3 miles to 210E and continue as above.

         

         

        CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!! 

        Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!

        If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 3 miles before coming on any of our hikes.

        It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.

        Please read the description of the event carefully before attending and listen carefully to the hike leaders instructions during the hike.

        I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

        DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

        Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Jewish Outdoor Adventures and it's organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The JOA events, you are releasing the Jewish Outdoor Adventures  and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

        Responsibility: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trail head if you decide to turn back.

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        Joint Mosaic LA and JOA Moonlight Hike in topanga State Park, THIS Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at 7:30 P.M.

        Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on a beautiful moonlight hike in Topanga State Park from Trippet Ranch to Eagle Rock and Eagle Springs.  We will take the Musch Trail to Eagle Junction, continuing on a fire road to Eagle Rock, Hub Junction, and Eagle Springs, and returning to Trippet Ranch via the fire road.  We will have dinner at the top with spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the ocean.


        David Moezina will lead this intermediate         6 miles loop with a 900 feet elevation gain. 

        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.

         

        MEETING PLACE:

        We will meet by the restrooms in the parking lot.

        20829 Entrada Road, Topanga Canyon, CA 90290         

        http://goo.gl/maps/wvRa 

        HIKE START TIME:    7:30 P. M.

         
        HIKE END TIME:        Approximately 10:00 P.M.
         

        BRING:                     Beverage of your choice & at least 1 liter of water, dinner,

                                        snacks for yourself and to share, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, day-pack, warm

                                        jacket or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or windy, hiking sticks

                                        or hiking poles, long pants, long sleeved shirt (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather).

                                        Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. 

                                        You may also want to bring a camera! 


        FOOTWEAR:            The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended or shoes with good traction. 

                                        ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels!

         

        COST:                      FREE

         

        QUESTIONS:            David's cell phone:  (818) 905-0596 - Please use with discretion

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  

        DO NOT PARK IN THE FEE PARKING LOT.  Besides having to pay to park in there, the lot closes at Sunset!
        PARK OUTSIDE OF THE PARK ON ENTRADA ROAD         and walk 10 minutes to the meeting place.
        PAY ATTENTION TO THE PARKING RESTRICTION SIGNS!!!         

          

        CARPOOL POINTS:


        WEST SIDE Pico Blvd. Carpool:  6:30 P.M. Leaving at 6:35 P.M.

        8906 Pico Blvd., Los angeles, CA 90035

        Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot on the South side of Pico Blvd., West of Robertson Blvd. between Robertson Blvd and Livona Ave., next to B'Nai David Congregation.   Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver. 

        Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

        GPS Coordinates:  34.055246,-118.386011


        SF VALLEY Carpool #1: 6:40 P.M. Leaving at 6:45 P.M.

        14119 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 

        Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the South side, across from Trader Joe's. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver. 

        Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8
        GPS Coordinates:  34.158072,-118.441179

         

        SF VALLEY Carpool #2: 7:00 P.M. Leaving at 7:05 P.M.

        5422 Topanga Canyon Blvd, San Fernando Valley, CA, 91364

        Meet at Starbucks at Topanga & Ventura Blvd Northeast corner. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.

        Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/krw8a


        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West Side:

        Fwy 10 W go 6 miles to Pacific Coast Highway (1), N 6 miles to Topanga Canyon Blvd (Hwy 27) right, 5 miles to Entrada Rd, right 1 mile and turning left at every opportunity on Entrada Rd until you arrive at Topanga State Park. Park on Entrada Rd. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PARKING RESTRICTION SIGNS!!!   DO NOT PARK IN THE FEE PARKING LOT.  Besides having to pay to park in there, the lot closes at Sunset! Walk to the Entrance Road to Topanga State Park and walk 10 minutes to the meeting place.  We will meet by the restrooms in the parking lot.  Do not park on the entrance road to the park.  

         

        From the SF Valley:

        Fwy 101 N 9 miles to Topanga Cyn Blvd/ Hwy 27 South 8 miles to Entrada Rd left, 1 one mile and turning left at every opportunity on Entrada Rd until you arrive at Topanga State Park. Park on Entrada Rd. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PARKING RESTRICTION SIGNS!!!   DO NOT PARK IN THE FEE PARKING LOT.  Besides having to pay to park in there, the lot closes at Sunset! Walk to the Entrance Road to Topanga State Park and walk 10 minutes to the meeting place.  We will meet by the restrooms in the parking lot. Do not park on the entrance road to the park.


        Joint Mosaic LA and JOA Hike to Sturtevant Falls at Chantry Flats, THIS Sunday, July 8th, 2012 at 9:30 A.M.

        Follow an inspiringly picturesque trail along a stunningly beautiful creek for most of this fun 6-mile RT hike.  This hike is rated Easy to Intermediate (depending on whether you do the loop or not) and it includes a stop at a waterfall and lunch break (and possible swim) along the stream.  We may swim, weather permitting, so bring a swimming suit.  A long sleeved shirt is recommended due to possible dense brush on some parts of the trail and possible poison oak.

        PLEASE NOTE:

        1. A Wilderness Parking Permit is required;  you can find a location to purchase the parking permit at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/  
        2. Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited parking.

        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.

        MEETING PLACE:

        We will meet by the water fountain

        Please see below under DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

        HIKE START TIME:    Meet at the trail head at 9:30 A. M. (directions below)

         
        HIKE END TIME:        Approximately 2:00 P.M.

        BRING:                     Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, Lunch, a snack to

                                        share, warm jacket or a windbreaker or sweatshirt, as it may get cool, and/or windy,

                                        hiking sticks or hiking poles, swimming suit and towel, long pants, long sleeved shirt 

                                        (shorts and T-shirt in warm weather). Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors

                                        are preferable.  You may also want to bring a camera! 


        FOOTWEAR:            The trail is rough so hiking boots are recommended or shoes with good traction. 

                                        ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels!

         

        COST:                      FREE

         

        QUESTIONS:            David's cell phone:  (818) 905-0596 - Please use with discretion

         

        PARKING INFORMATION:  

        Parking is limited and carpooling is a must.  If lot is full either wait for a while to see if somebody leaves or backtrack and look for a spot on the side of the road (only few spots are available by the road).  There may be paid parking available, for $5 or $10 depending upon arrival time.

          

        CARPOOL POINTS:


        WEST SIDE Pico Blvd. Carpool:  8:25 A.M. Leaving at 8:30 A.M.

        8906 Pico Blvd., Los angeles, CA 90035

        Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot on the South side of Pico Blvd., West of Robertson Blvd. between Robertson Blvd and Livona Ave., next to B'Nai David Congregation.   Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.

        Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgyxr

        GPS Coordinates:  34.055246,-118.386011


        SF VALLEY Carpool:  8:35 A.M. Leaving at 8:40 A.M.

        14119 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 

        Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd).  Meet on Riverside Avenue on the South side, across from Trader Joe's. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver. 

        Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8
        GPS Coordinates:  34.158072,-118.441179

         

        Santa Anita Ave carpool:  9:10 A.M. Leaving 9:15 A.M. 
        After exiting freeway 210, drive north on Santa Anita Avenue, past Foothill Blvd and park at the first available space on Sycamore which is the next street after Foothill blvd.  Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver. 
        Carpool Location Google Map Link:  http://goo.gl/maps/cX7g



        DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:

        From West Side:

        Fwy 10E 7 miles to 110N, 8 miles to end of freeway which turns into Arroyo Secco Pkwy, 0.5 mile to California Blvd left, 0.4 mile to Pasadena Ave right, 1 mile to 210E, 6.5 miles to Santa Anita Ave in Arcadia left (north) towards the mountains, about 6 miles to Chantry Flat Ranger Station.  We will meet by the water fountain.  Wilderness parking permit is required.  

         

        From the SF Valley:

        Fwy 101S 3 miles to 134E, 14 miles to 210E, 6.5 miles to Santa Anita Ave N (left), 6 miles to trail head.  We will meet by the water fountain.  Wilderness parking permit is required.


        CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!! 


        Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!

        If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 6 miles before coming on any of our hikes.

        It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.

         

        Please read the description of the event carefully before attending.

         

        I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

         

        DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

         

        Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and requires significant physical exertion.  Participants must be good health free from heart and respitory problems and be in good physical shape.  Accidents may happen and you understand that on these outings, there may not be search and rescue, medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with medical or other emergencies to which you and your dependent may be exposed.. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Jewish Outdoor Adventures and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The JOA events, you are releasing the Jewish Outdoor Adventures  and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

         

        Responsibility: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you and your minors. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back.

         

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        Mount Baldy Sunday July 15, 2012

        9:00 A.M.

        SAVE THE DATE!!!

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