UPCOMING HIKE SCHEDULE

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HIKE LEADERS:  To get your hike description posted on this page send it by e-mail to the Webmaster at least two weeks prior to the hike date.  Alternatively copy and paste the following into the To: box of your email app ... webmaster@otphiker.com

HIKERS:  Please print your own hike descriptions and maps.  This will avoid the inconvenience and save costs to the hike leader.  If you have not hiked with us before and would like to join us, send an e-mail to the Webmaster or just show up at the trailhead prior to the hike start time.

Check the Attendance Page to see which of your fellow hikers will be at the next hike.

OTP HIKE SCHEDULE DUE TO COVID-19

Regular OTP hikes were canceled from March 18, 2020 through May 19, 2021.

During this period, smaller regional hikes were conducted.

  • Rabbit hikes were held in the San Gabriel Mountains, Verdgo Mountains and occasionally in the Santa Monica Mountains.  See Rabbits' Schedule.

  • West Valley hikes were held in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills.  See West Valley Schedule.

  • Orange County hikes were held in Orange County, Rancho Palos Verdes and the San Gabriel Mountains.   See Orange County Schedule.

Normal OTP scheduled hikes resumed as of May 26, 2021.

Starting November 6, 2024, we will meet at 9:00 am and hike at 9:30 am. The Rabbits will hike at an earlier time to be determined.

In the event of heavy rains prior to Wednesday's hike, options for last minute changes of hike locations could be selected from Wet Weather Options.

Month Day No. Hike Hike Leader
Nov 20 1596 Garapeto Trail to Hub Junction Ralph Shoukry
Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday -
Nov 29 - Simi Valley Caves West Valley
Dec 4 1597 Brown Mountain Dam via Gould Mesa Road and Gabrielino Trail Steve Babcock
Dec 11 1598 Orchard Camp via Mt. Wilson Trail Wendell Suzuki
Dec 18 1599 Devil's Canyon Julie Thornton
Dec 25 - Happy Holidays -
Jan 1 - Happy New Year -
Jan 8 1600 - -
Jan 15 1601 - -
Jan 22 1602 Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon Trail Rich Frederick