Beaudry Loop at Sunset

Paul

4 years ago

a 9.25km (5.75mi) loop hike, timed to catch the sunset from the western view top of Tongva Peak (802m/2631′)
Gain: 460m (1.500′)

Hike Details

A loop-hike with a good workout.
Located on the North-Eastern edge of the Verdugo Mountains in Glendale, CA

Parking is free
Consider the neighbors since parking is inside a residential neighborhood.
Dogs allowed.
There’s no restrooms or water at the trail head.
Sunset at the summit, so bring a headlamp, the hike back is in the dark.

DIFFICULTY:
Moderate – Advanced

DISTANCE:
9.25 km / 5.75 miles (rt)

HIKE TIME:
~3 hrs (rt)

ELEVATION GAIN:
472m / 1550′

Getting to the Beaudry Loop Trail

The address is: 3110 Beaudry Terrace, Glendale, CA 91208

Be sure to plug in the address (for Beaudry Loop Trail) into Google Maps or Waze and follow the directions.
a Google Map is provided below.

Find street parking in the residential neighborhood.
Look for our hiking group gathering up towards the trailhead.

Start the hike 1.5 hours before sunset

Give yourself plenty of time to reach the summit, some parts can be steep and really burn up your blood sugar.
Hydrate and refuel as much as needed.

The trail follows a wide, gravel service road all the way up.
It can be hiked as an out-and-back or a loop either clockwise or counterclockwise.
There's a few splits in the trail, so be sure to know the route or ask others if needing directions to Tongva Peak.

There's two peaks with antennas, Mt Thom and Tongva Peak.
Tongva Peak is the peak with the antennas to the west.

The summit plateau is accessed by walking a narrow edge next to the chain-link fence around the antenna farm.

There's a bench with a summit marker at the top of Tongva Peak.
Perfect spot for a group selfie with a summit toast or a sunset Panorama.

And of course,
Don't forget the camera!
📷

The Dark Descent back

To make this a loop-hike, follow the road the opposite direction the way you came, either to the left of the antenna installation or to the right.
Pay close attention to the road, it will have splits and turns and can easily send you on the wrong track in the fading light.

In the dimming twilight, headlamps will need to be ready soon, there's another hour left in our descent back to the trailhead.

What to Bring

T1D items in red

Pack:
– A small, 8 – 10 liter day pack will be fine.
– A running vest also works for those who travel fast and light.

Water:
– 1 liter will be plenty
– A 20 oz bottle of Gatorade (full sugar) can take care of most your water and glucose needs.

Camera:
Any kind of camera will do (SLR, iPhone, Polaroid)

Headlamp:
Or hand-held flashlight
(with good batteries)

Footwear:
– Trail Runners (PERFECT)
– Road Running shoes (GREAT)
– Hiking Boots (OK but MAY BE OVERKILL)

Exposure Protection:
– Hat (cap will be fine)
– Chapstick or Carmex
– Buff / Bandanna (optional)
– Sunglasses (optional since this is a sunset hike)
– Beanie (in case it gets cold)
– Light gloves (it gets cold on cloudy days)
– Poncho (winter)
– Wind shell (winter)
– Long sleeve mid-layer (winter)

Trail Glucose:
(Yes! this trail will burn your blood sugar)
– Trail treats… Things that can fit in your pockets but won’t melt
– Light snack (like an apple or trail mix)
– Energy Gels
– Starburst
– Glucose Tabs

Clothing:
-In spring and autumn: Bring a layer, it gets a little chilly after sunset.
-In summer: Shorts and t-shirt.

– Sports shirt (moisture wicking) … you might get sweaty even in the winter.
– Hiking pants (year round)
– Shorts are fine in summer.
– Alpine shell (only in winter)

Trekking Poles:
– Not necessary but helpful on the descent.

Backup T1D items:
– Backup Glucose meter + strips
– CGM (optional)
– Backup insulin
– Pocket glucose (non-melting)

Other Stuff:

LNT & Minimal Impact Practices:
We will be visitors in a protected natural ecosystem, so we will practice Minimal Impact Principles.
Whatever we pack in, we will be packing out.
Feel free to bring an extra ZipLoc bag for collecting litter.
Leave rocks, trees, wildlife undisturbed.

Just in Case:
At least 1 person in the party will carry:
– First Aid Kit
– Blister Treatment
– Phone
– Map
– Headlamps
– Emergency blanket
– Emergency glucose

For more info or questions: email:
info@typeoneoutdoors.com