Los Angeles Orienteering Club
Barton Flats 2025
Date:
September 7, 2025
Location:
Barton Flats, near Angelus Oaks, CA
Courses:
Beginner, Short, Medium, and Long
Schedule:
Starts 10:00am to Noon
Overview
Ponderosa pine forest with fast running and subtle features.
This event is a non-commercial use of National Forest System lands as defined by the regulations at 36 CFR part 251.51
Courses
Beginner, Short, Medium, and Long
Map and Course Notes
ISOM map printed at 1:7,500 or 1:10,000 scale with 5m contour interval.
Four Classic point-to-point courses.
Beginner 2.5km 35m climb (mix of White level and Yellow level controls)
Short 3.1km 120m climb (suitable for Orange or Brown level)
Meduim 4.2km 160m climb (shortcuted Long course)
Long 7.5km 270m climb
Additional Information
This event will operate as a non-commercial event and will be limited to a maximum of 70 participants
An adventure pass is required to park in the parking lot. These must be prepurchased. They are not available at the parking lot.
Acceptable passes include Daily Forest Adventure Pass, Annual Forest Adventure Pass, or any National Interagency Recreational Pass. You may order a Daily Forest Adventure Pass ($5) through LAOC when you register.
The following standard LAOC protocols will be in place at this event:
Please pre-register. Attendance is limited by non-commercial regulations. On-site registration will be dependent on space availability.
Assigned start blocks. Registration form asks for your start time preference. Your preference is not guaranteed. The earlier you register, the more likely that you get your preferred start.
Bring your own water and snacks. No water will be placed on the course. We will have water available at the assembly area.
Please take advantage of our online pre-event beginner clinic information. If you need additional training or have questions, let us know when you arrive. On-site training will depend on volunteer availability.
Please do not attend if you are sick.
Registration and Pricing
Registration will open no later then Monday, September 1 and will close on Thursday, September 4 at midnight.
To comply with non-commercial regulations, this event will be free to all participants. Membership in LAOC is NOT required to participate. Registration is required to ensure we don't exceed attendance limits.
We will acquire a Forest Adventure Pass for you ($5) if you order through registration. Passes may not be available on site.
Liability Waiver - Everyone must have a waiver on file. The registration system gives you an opportunity to accept the waiver for yourself or your family members. Minors whose registration is not handled by a parent/guardian must print out the form and bring it with them with a parent/guardian signature.
Location
Barton Flats
Parking at South Fork trailhead parking lot - Adventure Pass ($5) Required
40800 Jenks Lake Rd West, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
Race Management
Event Director: Clare Durand
Course Setters: Roland Hansson, Sergey and Mikhail Biryukov