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by staarkhand
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Is Water Turned On or Off at Mt. Wilson Summit?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Is Water Turned On or Off at Mt. Wilson Summit?

It does appear that this announcement meant water was back on as well. I filled up there Friday.
by staarkhand
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Water still running at Mt Lowe camp?
Replies: 20
Views: 1514

Re: Water still running at Mt Lowe camp?

I hit it up twice in September, maybe one of those days was early October. Water both times.
by staarkhand
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Is Water Turned On or Off at Mt. Wilson Summit?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Is Water Turned On or Off at Mt. Wilson Summit?

Is there still water at Redbox? I filled up on water at Red Box on the 14th. Posted on Cosmic Cafe's facebook 21 Oct: FANTASTIC NEWS! The Cosmic will be opening full menu this weekend and with luck until the end of the season! Round of applause for those who helped fix the leaks and made this possi...
by staarkhand
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Ken Burton Trail
Replies: 35
Views: 702

Re: Ken Burton Trail

Sean wrote:
staarkhand wrote: I can't wait to finally make it happen, and then I will also set my sights on going through to Switzer.
I'd focus on going through to Switzer's. Oakwilde is gone.
So I've heard. I really just meant finally do that one loop.

Is anyone working on the trail from Oakwilde to Switzer?
by staarkhand
Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Is Water Turned On or Off at Mt. Wilson Summit?
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Is Water Turned On or Off at Mt. Wilson Summit?

The last time I was up there on 11 March they were on.
by staarkhand
Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:43 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Ken Burton Trail
Replies: 35
Views: 702

Re: Ken Burton Trail

That's outstanding, thanks for the update. Ken Burton is literally the first longer loop I ever tried to do in the San Gabes dating back to when I first visited here and didn't realize the maps I was looking at ( http://www.foothillflyers.org/reviews/brownmtn.html ) were showing trails that hadn't e...
by staarkhand
Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Re: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino

Thank you!

I will probably be doing this tomorrow and I believe the cultural center is open weekends only.
by staarkhand
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:12 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Re: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino

Ha, yeah, I've actually seen that fountain myself but never used it. What's throwing me off is the forest service site saying there's no water: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/ ... &actid=118 I was afraid it might be seasonal or just not working and would hate to discover that I'd have to...
by staarkhand
Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Re: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino

Thanks a lot.

I'm seeing conflicting information about whether water is available at red box. Since I have only ever used it as a start/end point I've never worried about it before. Can anyone clear this up?
by staarkhand
Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Re: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino

Moving efficiently is a euphemism for trying to run, and then actually walking when it's hard because I'm not an elite athlete. I'm aware of the distances and am not necessarily looking for the most efficient route from a distance point of view. Spending time out there is the point. I just thought I...
by staarkhand
Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Re: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino

Thanks. I was willing to assume the road conditions were good, with the Gabrielino trail conditions being variable. I had expected the road to be the more boring route, as you indicated, and would pick the trail if it's in decent shape.
by staarkhand
Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Rincon Red Box rd vs Gabrielino

Hi all, I am looking for opinions on a way to go from the Kenyon-Devore trail over to Red Box. I've never been on the Rincon Red Box road so I'm not sure how it compares to the Gabrielino trail in terms of scenery, ease of use, and freedom from nasty flora. Also my experience on this section of the ...
by staarkhand
Fri May 08, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Mountain lion on Altadena Crest Trail
Replies: 3
Views: 183

Re: Mountain lion on Altadena Crest Trail

I'm still calibrating my fear response for mountain lions. There are many people who tell me I'm crazy for going out on trails before dawn knowing they exist, and others who think the danger to humans is overstated. My approach is to not modify my behavior except for trying to remain mindful and res...
by staarkhand
Thu May 07, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Mountain lion on Altadena Crest Trail
Replies: 3
Views: 183

Mountain lion on Altadena Crest Trail

Tuesday, 5 May, about 6:15 AM I spotted a mountain lion on the ACT not far from Eaton Canyon - less than half mile from the bridge. Near what I have always assumed is a covered water reservoir just off Pinecrest. This was a surprise because it is maybe 50 yds from a row of houses. There was a small ...