Summer Program Schedule available at grassyhollow.net. You can email us at grassyhollow@hotmail.com for further info/details. Adventure Pass is required for some events. You can purchase a $5 daily pass at the following locations in Wrightwood: Mountain Hardware or Wrightwood Market/Gas Station. Grassy Hollow Visitor Center does sell the $30 yearly pass/$5 daily pass (cash or check only) Saturday and Sunday 10 am -4 pm.
June 2nd Saturday at 9:00 am – “LIGHTNING RIDGE ECOLOGY HIKE”
Bring the kids out to learn the ecology of the surrounding area. Learn how forest fires, animals, the wind, snow and climate affect nature. Great for adults too! Wear tennis shoes or boots.
Length: ¾ of a mile, EASY with some uphill sections Location: Inspiration Point, 5.5 miles west of Wrightwood on Hwy 2. Adventure pass required to park at trail head. Meet at red metal picnic table.
June 9th Saturday at 11:30 am – “Reptile Show!” Live Specimens!
You will learn about snakes and lizards that slither and crawl around in our area.
Length: 1 ½ hour Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
June 16th Saturday at 9:00 am “Kids Adventure Hike”
Come join us for an exciting wilderness adventure in the forest! Wear tennis shoes or boots.
Length: 1 mile loop, with some uphill sections Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
June 17th Sunday at 1:00 pm – “Plant Identification Walk”
Join two professionals who will share their knowledge of Biology and Botany, as they take you on a walk and teach you to identify our local plants and wildflowers. Wear tennis shoes or boots.
Length: 1 ½ hours, 1 miles loop trail, EASY with some uphill sections Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
June 23rd Saturday at 9:00 am – “Earthquake Walk”
Join us for a walk along the San Andreas Fault and learn about Earthquakes from a well- versed naturalist guide. See many interesting formations. Wear tennis shoes or boots.
Length: 1 ½ hour, Easy 1.5 miles hike Location: Apple Tree Campground
Take Hwy 2 to the junction at Big Pine Ranger Station and ski resort. Big Pines Hwy is at junction, go down Big Pine Hwy (4) for about 2 miles campground on the left. Adventure Pass is required to park at campground/trail head.
June 30th Saturday at 11:30 am – “Forecasting Earthquakes”
HAS BEEN CANCELLED !
Can “anyone” forecast earthquakes? Come and hear an authority in the field discuss just what IS involved in forecasting earthquakes.
Length: 1 hour lecture Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
*Coming Soon JULY, AUG and SEPT Summer Programs, Stay tuned!* For Full Moon Hikes visit our website at grassyhollow.net. All of our activities are free of charge!
July 4th Wednesday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Yes we are open!!!
Come for a picnic or a hike. NO Fireworks allowed in our forest. Adventure Pass required to park in our picnic stalls or if you are staying to hike. Charcoal BBQ only, no campfires. Leashed dogs welcome.
July 14th Saturday at 11:30 am – “Map and Compass Reading”
This program covers basic map and compass reading to help you gain confidence interpreting maps and hiking local trails. We will practice locating peaks and canyons visible from Grassy Hollow Visitor Center.
Length: Approx. 1-2 hours Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
July 21st Saturday at 11 am – “Animals of Our Forest Talk” and “Kids Craft”
Come join us for a talk about the animals of our forest and stay for a kid’s craft – Paper bag animals. Length: 30 min talk. Craft activity will be offered from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. FREE.
Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
July 27thth Friday at 7:30 pm – “Full Moon Hike to Lightning Ridge”
Come join us for an exciting wilderness adventure in the forest at night! Wear tennis shoes or boots. Please bring a jacket and flashlight, check the batteries!! Weather on mountain changes quickly.
Length: Please note – 2.2 miles round trip, easy to moderate, some uphill sections.
Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
July 28th Saturday at 7:30 pm – “Full Moon Hike with Nature Scavenger Hunt”
Come join us for a nature scavenger hunt in the forest at night! Wear tennis shoes or boots.
Please bring a jacket and flashlight, check the batteries!! Weather on mountain changes quickly.
Length: 1 to 2.2 miles, your choice. EASY with some uphill sections
Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
Coming in August- Mark your calendars!! Sneak Peek!
Aug 11th Saturday at 10:00 am to 1: 00 pm – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party
Come and meet Smokey Bear, go on a hike, eat cake, make an animal puppet and meet our forest service fire fighters. Bring a lunch and have a picnic. Enjoy the day with us!
The center is open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
Hosted by the Volunteers of the Angels National Forest
Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
Grassy Hollow Visitor Center Summer Programs Aug/Sept 2018
All our events are free of charge. Detailed information can be found on grassyhollow.net
If you have questions you can reach us at grassyhollow@hotmail.com
Moon Light Hike, Friday August 24th
Time: 7:45 pm. Length: 1 mile, Easy. Great for beginner hikers!
Location: Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, 6 miles west of Wrightwood on Hwy 2.
Flashlight required. Please wear proper shoes/clothes for hiking, jacket recommended.
Moon Light Hike, Saturday August 25th (NEW LOCATION)
Time: Promptly at 6:45 pm. Length: Uphill, 4 miles roundtrip, moderate.
Location: Blue Ridge trail, please meet at Big Pines Ranger Station, 3 miles west of Wrightwood on
Hwy 2. Please park legally along highway and do not block driveways.
Flashlight required. Please wear proper shoes/clothes for hiking, jacket recommended.
Miner Vincent Campfire Program, Saturday September 1st (Labor Day Weekend)
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Table Mountain Amphitheater at Table Mountain Campground
Come hear the story of “The Old Man of the Mountain”, Miner Vincent. Listen to the stories of the gold rush and the last of the local grizzly bears.
Please park at small dirt lot next to amphitheater, parking is limited. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket is recommended.
Miner Vincent’s Cabin Hike, Sunday September 2nd
Time: 10:00 am. Length: 1 mile, easy. Great for beginner hikers!
Location: Vincent Gap parking lot, 9 miles west of Wrightwood on Hwy 2. Adventure Pass is required.
You can purchase a $5 daily pass at Mountain Hardware or Wrightwood Market.
Please wear proper shoes/clothes for hiking.
Mt. Baden Powell Hike, Saturday September 22nd
Time: 7:45 am sharp. Length: 8 miles round trip, Strenuous. 2,800 ft elevation gain/loss. 38 switchbacks.
Come join us for a challenging hike up a 9,400 foot mountain. This is an all-day adventure.
Location: Vincent Gap parking lot, 9 miles west of Wrightwood on Hwy 2. Adventure Pass is required. You can purchase a $5 daily pass at Mountain Hardware or Wrightwood Market.
Please wear proper shoes/clothes for hiking. Weather changes quickly on the mountain so please be prepared for warm and cold weather. Bring plenty of water, snacks/lunch and make sure you eat a hardy breakfast before arriving, you’ll need plenty of energy. Email us if you have questions
grassyhollow@hotmail.com