The Community Hiking Club will be hiking in the Cold Creek Preserve this Saturday, June 26, 2010. The Cold Creek Preserve protects the headwaters of Cold Creek, one of the few year-round streams in the Santa Monica Mountains. In 1984 The Nature Conservancy transfered 540 acres to Mountains Restoration Trust (MRT) to establish the Cold Creek Canyon Preserve and the MRT continues to expand this pristine open space. It now exceeds 1,000 acres and includes thirteen waterfalls, numerous species unique to the Santa Monica Mountains, and great species diversity. This is considered a moderate 6 mile hike with about a 1000 feet elevation gain. Those interested should bring sun-block, lunch/snack and plenty of water.

Meet at Towsley at 7:45 for 8:00 departure or meet at trailhead at 8:45 Directions to Trailhead: Meet 8:45 am (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Valley Cir/Mulholland Dr exit S, turn R on Valmar Rd [becomes Old Topanga Cyn Rd], R on Mulholland Hwy for 3½ mi, L on Stunt Rd for 1 mi, park on dirt shoulder on R). For more information contact Dianne at Zuliebear@aol.com