Pasadena Hiking Pacers - Hike #6 Two Hikes from Chantry Flats

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All "I'm in" and no "Sounds Cool" so far.  How HOT is THAT!!

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I wish I could go but I will out of town. :(

Lookin' forward to this one! This looks nature-y!! Lovely! See y'all bright and early, Sunday mornin'!!

Me likey the recommendation about parking at the REI + carpooling up to the lot. What's the ETA for that?

For those who want to meet at the REI parking lot and carpooling up to Chantry, I would propose that you get to the parking lot at 6:30 am.  Kevin and I will swing by there at 6:30 to see if there is anyone who would like a ride with us.

Is this the one where we need an adventure pass?

Yes, Adventure Pass is required.  Please go to the description above to get info on how to purchase one.  There is a link to find a local vendor or you can use the other link to purchase one online.

FYI, adventure passes are sold at the chantry flat parking lot in the pack station.  but they dont list being open until 8am.  theres a note on the website that says:

The Forest Service requires an Adventure Pass to park at all "developed areas" in the forest. We sell passes as a courtesy during our regular business hours.

*NOTE : The parking lot at Chantry fills up early and it can be difficult to find parking. It is advisable to carpool up. If the store is closed when you arrive, simply park in our lot and leave $5.00. No pass is necessary to park at the Pack Station.

In regards to Tyson's post above, I WOULD NOT suggest going to Chantry without an Adventure Pass in hopes of finding a spot at the Pack Station lot and leaving them $5.  The Pack Station only has a dirt lot, but since they are not open til 8:00 AM, the information above is irrelevant to our group.  All the information you will need to purchase an Adventure Pass is in the description above.  If you are driving a car up to Chantry, please have an Adventure Pass!  You have been warned.  

We will and have been doing a lot of hikes starting from Chantry so an annual pass would be highly recommended so that you don't need to get a daily pass everytime.

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My booty still hurts!

Hiking Pacers, is everyone ready for the hike tomorrow?  I'm excited!  Can't wait to see everyone :)

I'm with Erin! I was so sore from last week's hike...I rushed after the hike to go to the LA county fair $1 admission... and walked all day till 9pm! so I was in pain for several days after that!! I'm going to try and make it tomorrow, hopefully I'll wake up!

Debbie I might be interested in carpooling it up with you guys. Considering I don't know if Lily or Ching is gonna definitely go for sure.

Ok, Kevin and I should have at least one seat available in our car so we will be swinging by REI Arcadia at 6:30AM to see if there is anyone there that would like to hop in with us and drive up to Chantry.

can I still get an adventure pass online today? or would that be too late?

Lily, if you stretch a TON after a hard work out, it really helps alot.  If it feels tight or sore, stretch it again.  I went on the 40mi bike ride (without ever being on a long ride before) with Kebbie and the hike the next day.  I didn't think I would make it to the hike but I just stretched throughout the day - I never knew stretching could do such wonders before then.

Lily, it's definitely too late to buy online now, they mail the pass to you.  You can go to the link for local vendors and find a place near you that sells the pass.

Julia, you are right, stretching AFTER a workout is key.  Stretching after is actually more important than stretching before.  Also, doing the activity more often will also help your body adapt and you won't feel as sore the more you do it.

Thanks Debbie! I'll try to hit up REI after work.

I got a pass so if you want to carpool, just let me know tomorrow morning.  I'll be at REI around 6 to 6:30 ish.

Sounds like there's a few of us who will want to carpool

i'm coming from the valley and i got an annual pass, holla!

Oh gosh, I just got home... but I shall try very hard to be at REI before 6:30am for the carpool up whether it be with Kebbie or Mike!

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What a great hike.  Totally loved the shade from the trees and the uber narrow hiking trails!  Yummy breakfast at Central Park Cafe too.  Thanks Debbie and Kevin!

I loved this hike!  I can't believe a bunch of us who were at Eduardo's Bday party the night before actually made it.  Julia thanks for taking us up with you.

Kebbie- I heart you guys.

Damn.. Sorry my new hike pals... guess i wasn't paying attention (again?!)..& went to next weeks hike at Eaton instead!! yes... i may be more than slightly tarded but.. still. we hiked. Perhaps i can get Steve & I to next weeks hike

Great hike everyone! Looking forward to next week's already!

Great hike today!  Thanks to everyone who attended :)  We had some nice shade this morning hiking creekside in the middle of the Santa Anita Canyon!  Can't wait to see you all next week in Eaton Canyon for the waterfall hike or Henniger Flats!!

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I missed you guys by about 20 minutes this morning!!! =/ The idiot in me didn't bother to read those EASY as PI directions posted in the description. ARRRGH. I did manage to do 2 hikes while I was there though!!! I did the "Chantry Flats" and the "Falls".  Really great place guys!!!! I'll make sure I don't get lost next week so I can join in with the group!!! See ya!!

To those of you who tried very hard to meet us but had problems, I am so happy to hear you still hiked at the location you came to be it Eaton or Chantry or some other place...the point of this group is to get you all hiking weekly regardless of if you can hike with our group each time. If you are able to try and do a 30-45 minute hike during the week too in your neighborhood to keep your endurance up please add that to your schedules...see you all next Sunday.