The MLK Holiday Downtown LA Stairwalk

Please sign up only if you intend to go. There have been too many people who developed a pattern of canceling late or no showing to the hikes. If you're one of those people, your RSVP will be removed!

If you have Martin Luther King's Holiday off, please join your fellow stairclimbers as we do Walk #11 from Fleming's Secret Stairs book. Bring your cameras as we'll see places like Angel's Flight, Central Library, Disney Concert Hall, actually go inside the Bonaventure Hotel, and you can even eat after the walk at Grand Central Market.

Even though Fleming rates this a 5 out of 5, the only tough part is walking up the Angel's Flight stairs. Otherwise, it's basically a flat route with moderate staircases.

Distance: 3 miles

Steps: 1,021

Difficulty: 5-

"This is a fine urban walk through the very heart of the city, a massive hike that employs old staircases, new staircases, private staircases, and even circular staircases. Along the way are the city's only funicular railway, some ot its finest public buildings, and some amusing 'pedway' overpasses."

Starting Point:

Angel's Flight

351 S. Hill Street

Los Angeles, CA

The only restrooms near the starting point is inside Grand Central Market and you have to pay to use the restroom.

There will be a restroom break about half way into the walk.

Time:

Please arrive at Angel's by 2:00pm. Walk will start promptly at 2:15pm. Please don't expect to arrive at 2:13 and for the group to wait for you to use the restroom. We will leave at 2:15pm, with or without you.

Walk should take about 2 hours.

Parking: Paid lots and metered street parking. Or take the Metro Red or Purple Lines to Pershing Square and exit at GRAND CENTRAL MARKET-

Pace-

Slow/moderate pace- we will take our time on this walk. We will wait for people at the top of staircases and to regroup. There will be time for pictures.

But, you are responsible for keeping pace with the group!

Reminders:

All walks should be treated like a work out. They are not guided tours!

No crashers- Please sign up for this event. Please do not just show up.

RSVP limits are set, because I don't want a huge group on these walks. So, if you RSVP only for yourself, don't bring a guest.

Please keep your RSVP updated and current. Repeated No Shows may lead to members being removed from the group.

There usually are no restrooms along these walks. Restrooms are usually only available at the starting point of the walks.

Dogs are welcomed but must be on a leash at all times.

Always bring plenty of water.

Always wear running/tennis shoes. Open toed shoes are not a good idea for these stairs walks.

Any questions or concerns please email me, David.