Scouts and Scouters,
This is a wonderful 7-mile hike on a riparian trail up to a scenic lookout with panoramic views. 3.5miles out, all uphill with the second and third mile being quite steep. 3.5miles back, all downhill. Meet at the trailhead by Cater Water Treatment plant on North San Roque Rd. Start time moved earlier to 3pm to make sure we catch the sunset. That should give us time to get to Inspiration point, enjoy sunset, have a snack, rest, then get part way down in twilight before we switch on headtorches. This is great training for Sierra Trek and scouts that are going on that are expected to join this hike. Bring your essentials, especially 2 liters of water and a snack/meal for the top. Wear sensible clothing: good hiking boots, layers, and a hat. Bring sunscreen, and a raincoat just in case, could be hot to start and cold on the way back. Bring a headlamp and spare batteries, for the nighttime hike back.
Messrs. Armstrong & Perez