This is our final in the series of last Wednesday of the month trail runs and run if Chantry Flats is closed in September due to fire hazard or road conditions.

The start is at the West end of Orange Grove in Hacienda Heights. From the 605 take the 60 Freeway east for about 2 miles - only heavy traffic area expected for this short distance. Get off on 7th Ave (2nd off ramp from the 605) and turn right. Go to the end of 7th Ave and turn right on Orange Grove. Look for runners at the end of the street. Normal drive time from Arcadia is 25 minutes if you take Live Oak to the 605. Thomas Map 677-H2.

There are miles and miles of great trails, including the Skyline Trail in the Puente Hills between the 605 and 57 Freeways - see the map and info on the Puente Hills trails. This is a good close by alternative to our San Gabriel Mountains, especially if training for the Catalina Marathon. You really cant get lost for long because an Edison road runs the length near the top of the hills - the high tension lines and poles are very visible.

We will run a loop going up to the Skyline Trail. At the top there are two trails back. Turning left at the chain link fence and coming back down the trail within 100 yards east brings you down to the trail head at the end of 7th Ave. Turning right and following the chainlink fence for about 1/4 mile you come to a rocky hill that takes you either by the bike or hiker trail back down to the end of Orange Grove. Best view of LA and the sunset is atop this rocky hill. You might make it to the top in time for a good view all around and the sunset about 6:40 PM

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