Upcoming Eco Trips
Theme: Aromatic Medicinal Plants
Destination: Mt. Lowe
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023
Skill Level: ALL
Details:
- We will be hiking to Mt. Lowe in the Angeles National Forest, with overlooking views of Los Angeles.
- Meet at Ocean Safari at 12:45 pm
- Meet at trailhead 2 pm
- Return to Shop 6 pm
- Forest Adventure Pass required for each vehicle, OSDT has two passes for our group
- Please bring items listed under "Sunset/Night Hike" in Know Before You Go section of the confirmation email
Trip Cost: $48
What to Expect:
- The trail is mostly easy, dirt paths.
- There is about 500 ft elevation net gain and loss, and we will be hiking about 3 miles round trip.
- Temperature is expected to be in the 60-70°F. Please dress accordingly, layers are best.
- We will be walking and stopping to talk often.
- Cell phone service may be spotty, please notify anyone who might need to get in contact with you
- Please bring your own water and snacks
Theme: Evergreen Conifers and their Cones
Destination: Vetter Mountain & Fire Lookout
When: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Skill Level: ALL
Details:
- We will be hiking to Vetter Mountain Fire Outlook in the Charlton Flats Area of the Angeles National Forest.
- Meet at Ocean Safari on Sunday, Nov 11, at 6:50 am (to leave right at 7am)
- Return to Shop 1:00 pm
- Forest Adventure Pass required for each vehicle, OSDT has two passes for our group
- Please bring items listed under "Day Hike" in Know Before You Go section of the confirmation email
Trip Cost: $48
What to Expect:
- Parts of the trail is paved, dirt, and rocky.
- We will be hiking at elevation of 5000ft. (not too high)
- Temperature is expected to be 50-60°F and might be windy. Please dress accordingly.
- The trail can be narrow (single track) in some parts
- There is about 600 ft elevation net gain and loss, and we will be hiking about 5 miles round trip. (Mostly easy).
- We will provide a small meal and drink that we'll eat together at the destination
- We will be walking and stopping to talk often.
- There may not be cell phone service up in the mountains, please notify anyone who might need to get in contact with you
