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Alpine Club Fall Kickoff Hike to Josephine Peak

Alpine Club Fall Kickoff Hike to Mt. Hillyer Saturday, October 10 • Meet: 10:00am at Silver Moccasin trailhead near Chilao Visitor Center • Start hiking: 10:15am •…

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Alpine Club Fall Kickoff Hike to Josephine Peak

Alpine Club Fall Kickoff Hike to Mt. Hillyer

Saturday, October 10
• Meet: 10:00am at Silver Moccasin trailhead near Chilao Visitor Center
• Start hiking: 10:15am
• Duration: ~4 hours; back at campus around 3:00pm
• Distance: ~6.3 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: ~1,240 ft

Join the Caltech Alpine Club for our fall kickoff hike to Mt. Hillyer! The route follows the Silver Moccasin Trail through chaparral and Jeffrey pine forest, with big boulder formations and views across the interior San Gabriels from the summit.

Sign Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Fk2l3V0G2ae0_EosIj-r-zAp9PpxKpNCNCB8N9mWRUi8Ew/viewform

Carpool:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12QwdZE-Lzkxcg6J94M2X-pwIw3DWEeV_iT_G-EQzvNY/edit?usp=sharing

Trailhead:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/34.33116,-118.01202

AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/mount-hillyer-via-silver-moccasin-trail

Bring at least 2 L of water, comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, layers, and snacks or a light lunch. The trail includes some sandy stretches, and we'll take a group break at the summit.

Questions? Contact Max at [email protected] or Jarek at [email protected].

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Special - Beginner Trail Run

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces. Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list. Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or…

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Special - Beginner Trail Run

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces.
Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list.
Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or Han ([email protected]).
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Alpine Club Fall Kickoff/Social!

Alles Courtyard (just off Wilson Ave)

Come hang out with the Caltech Alpine Club at our fall kickoff! We’ll have food, games, raffle giveaways, and plenty of people around to talk about upcoming hikes…

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Alpine Club Fall Kickoff/Social!

Alles Courtyard (just off Wilson Ave)

Come hang out with the Caltech Alpine Club at our fall kickoff!

We’ll have food, games, raffle giveaways, and plenty of people around to talk about upcoming hikes, climbing, trail runs, and other trips this year.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been outside every weekend or are just looking to get started.

**Thursday, October 15**  
**5:30–7:00 PM**  
**Alles Courtyard**
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Weekly Trail Run

Weekly on Wednesdays

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces. Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list. Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or…

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Weekly Trail Run

Weekly on Wednesdays

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces.
Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list.
Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or Han ([email protected]).
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Past events

October 2026

Weekly Trail Run

Weekly on Wednesdays

Weekly Trail Run

Weekly on Wednesdays

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces.
Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list.
Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or Han ([email protected]).

November 2025

Gould Mesa Alpine Club Group Hike

Gould Mesa Alpine Club Group Hike

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