Potato Mountain Hike Join us at Potato Mountain in Claremont via Evey Canyon! Here are some overviews of the hike: https://trailtopeak.com/2016/01/17/a-hike-to-potato-mountain-via-evey-canyon/ http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/potato.html https://trailtopeak.com/2017/03/14/hiking-potato-mountains-east-face-via-evey-canyon-trail/ This hike is 2.2 miles one way (4.4 miles roundtrip) with 1150 ft elevation gain to the summit of Potato Mountain (3360ft), and the last 1/4 mile is steep but the view is worth the effort. We will meet immediately after the church service and have lunch at the church (Approximately 1pm). Please bring your own lunches for your family! We will begin the hike approximately at 2pm. Directions/parking: • Take the 57 freeway north to the 210 freeway • Go east on the 210 freeway • Exit Baseline Rd • Turn left on Baseline Rd • Turn right on Padua Ave • Turn right on Mt. Badly Rd and continue up about 1.6 miles until you see a yellow gate on the left hand side of the road and cars parked along the side of the road. Park anywhere on the dirt and walk to the trailhead (walk through the yellow "gate") Here are the exact coordinates to navigate you to the start of the trail (just punch it into Google Maps): 34°09'47.6"N 117°40'56.0"W You will need a Forest Adventure Pass to park. $5 per day or $30 annual. Forest Adventure Pass can be purchased at Sporting Goods stores (Big 5, REI), Fire stations or certain gas stations. *Some websites have stated that an Adventure pass isn't necessary to park at Evey Canyon but we were told a pass is needed anywhere in the local mountains. Don't forget to bring comfortable clothes, shoes and enough water!