Downtown Los Angeles Urban Stair hike

WHAT: We will cover 1,100 stairs as we weave through the heart of the city. Starting with 121 stairs up Angels Flight we will traverse through and around California Plaza, Wells Fargo, LA Central Library, Westin Bonaventure, LA Hotel, World Trade Center, and Walt Disney Concert Hall to list a few of the places. After the hike ends those interested can take a short walk to Starbucks in Grand Park to enjoy a latte, coffee, chai tea or just the fountains and whatever musical delights or activity they may have going on. No dogs allowed please.

Co Leaders: Jose and Edwin

START TIME: 9:00am

STAIRS: 1,021

DISTANCE: 3 miles

DIFFICULTY: 5 out of 5

PARKING: City Center Parking at 3rd & Hill St charges $6 flat rate. Joe's parking at 5th & Hill charges $5 flat rate on Sat/Sun. These are the best public parking spots and in close proximity to the hike starting point. I don't know the area as it relates to metered parking.

BATHROOMS: Grand Central Public Market has restrooms. Go in the main entrance and follow the red painted stairs in the center of the market. GCPM is directly across from the starting point. Please arrive in time to use the restroom and be ready to hike at 9am. I leave promptly and would hate to leave you in the bathroom!

There is one scheduled bathroom stop along the hike.

BRING: water, strong legs, positive attitude and a spirit of fun. Negativity and complaining is not welcome on my hikes! :-)

SAFETY: please follow your leaders instructions at all times. Walk on sidewalks when available, single file on narrow stairways, please don't text while hiking or taking stairs for your own safety and those around you. Stay with our group, as we will be moving through other pedestrian traffic and others may not know my route.