Event Detail

Mount Lukens (5074') Via Deukmejian Wilderness Park

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: Call for details

Sponsor: Sierra Club Pasadena Group

For more information call: 626-807-9540

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Come join Sierra Club Pasadena Group on this 10-mile round trip, 2,870' gain hike from La Crescenta. Mount Lukens lies just within the boundaries of Los Angeles, making it the highest point in the city at 5,075'. Named after Theodore P. Lukens, one time Angeles Forest supervisor for his reforestation efforts and then Mayor of Pasadena. Great views of the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles. We will begin our hike from Deukmejian wilderness park, that opened in 1989 and was formerly a vineyard owned by French immigrant, winemaker and world war I veteran George Le Messager. This is a back country hike and a filled out medical form is required. http://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt. Level: Strenuous. Bring: Bring sturdy footwear, hydration, snacks, lunch, layers, sun protection, and a filled out medical form to show the leader. Signup Restrictions: If you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone who has recently (within the past 10 days) been sick from or tested positive for COVID-19, please do not join this trip. Additional Directions: Meet 8 am at the trailhead. Deukmejian Wilderness Park address:3429 Markridge Rd.La Cresenta Ca. 91214. Carpool: Sierra Club will not assume responsibility for any carpool transportation risks.