Just a reminder for those coming on the hike to Dollar Lake.
Good idea to wear sunscreen, a good pair of comfortable shoes or hiking boots, and layers for your clothing. It will be cool in the morning and gradually get warmer but you may need your layers back on toward the end of the day if you get cold.
Bring a day pack to carry any unwanted clothing and maybe some trail snacks to keep your energy up. The leaders will be carrying a small trowel/shovel and wipes if you need those items during the hike or you can bring your own.
The following are a MUST haves:
- Signed permission slip
- Water for all day ~ 3 Liters
- Lunch
- $3.00 per person (help pay for the parking passes for the vehicles and extra water for the hikers once they return from the hike.)
I would like to encourage each of you to get to know some of the other Pathfinders during this hike. It is a good time to get to know those who are new and also to reconnect to those whom you don't get to spend a lot of time with.
See you all on Sunday at the church at 7:00 am or at the trail head at 8:00 am.
Every vehicle must have an adventure parking pass at the trailhead parking. These will be given out at the church if you do not have one.
If you are a little unsure of this hike remember PHILLIPIANS 4:13!!!!
Take Care and remember to get some rest Saturday night!!!!
Director Mike
September 12, 2010 - Sunday
What: 15-mile hike to Dollar Lake in the San Gorgonio Wilderness (All day activity)
Time: 7:00 am at church (Fellowship Hall) for inspection of gear; the hike will begin at 8:00 am Where: Dollar Lake in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Starting at the South Fork Trailhead.
Attire: Field Uniform (Jeans and Pathfinder's T-shirt). Don't forget the boots or confortable but resistant tenis shoes. For more details on what to wear or bring to the hiking take a look at the instructions from last year's hiking honors here.
Cost: $3 per person (State wilderness hiking fee)
VERY IMPORTANT:
Must bring consent form for each Pathfinder participating in the hiking. Parents and non-Pathfinder siblings don't need to submit one. You may download a copy of the consent form here. You may fill it out in your computer before printing it. You may submit it along with the corresponding fees to director Ellen at church during this coming Sabbath (9/4) or on the day of the hike.
Directions: I-10 East, exit Alabama; turn left; head noth on Alabama; turn RIGHT on Lugonia Ave (Highway 38); Go past the Mill Creek Ranger Station to Jenks Lake Road East. Drive about 2.5 miles on Jenks Lake Road to the paved parking lot.
Information about the trail: If you would like to learn more about this trail please visit one of the following websites:
http://www.trailsgalore.com/trails/1000749_Dollar_Lake_Trail_California.html
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGS241-038
http://www.goingoutside.com/lake/101/1010064_Dollar_Lake_California.html
Here are the pictures from last year's hike we've done at the same location. It was much colder and the lake was dry. This year we already heard that there is water in the lake. It will be very nice. You will enjoy!
