Tuesday Night Trailblaze

Are you looking to add a cardio workout during the week? Intead of heading straight to the couch, or a stuffy gym, join us for a night out under the stars, enjoy the views, and a TNT workout! The workouts are fast-pace, with bursts up/down steep sections, & light jogging. Be prepared to burn calories, build strength, and increase stamina. Pack light for a fun-rapid pace!

TNT Plan: push it to 6 miles tonight. Head up the "Pipe Trail" climb to the Mineral Wells Trail, head east on the MWT to Five Points. From 5 Points take the middle trail south/west to Vista View Point and start the ascend to Mount Hollywood on the East Ridge Trail (trail we descended last week). After enjoying the view at the peak, head north/east towards Water Tower 115, pick up the Bill Eckert Trail and return to the lot

Bonus: After Vista View Point, as you near the bridge, take the single trail up to Glendale Peak. The GP Trail heads towards Vista View Point and it's just above the East Ridge Trail. The Dynamite-TNTrs will have ample time to bag GP and return to the bridge to continue.

Note it's a workout and the group pushes from start-to-finish.

Difficulty: (ADVANCED)
This is NOT a slow pace hike. The difficulty level is NOT for beginner or intermediate hikers. This IS a high intensity workout up/down steep sections with few breaks. You may need to use some parts of your body for balance and leverage on steep trails. You must already be well conditioned before attempting a TNT workout. Details (time/miles/speed) for the previous TNT workout are below under Distance.

Distance: 4 to 8 miles Gain: 900' to 1800' Time: 1.5 to 2.5 hrs
Previous: 4.5-miles / 1:00 total time / Avg. Speed Mov. 3.5 mph

Meet up Time:
6:35 PM and START at 6:45pm (sooner if all RSVPs arrive)

Meet Up Spot: Parking Lot #2 (CLICK HERE)
The island by the entrance, east side of the lot, & first row of lights

Recommend:

• Good traction soft-shell hike/trail running shoe
• Water: Hydration system, bottles, or sports drink
• Lightweight layers, rain/wind breaker jacket
• Check weather forecast
• Snack: fruit, Energy Gel, etc.
• Headlamp (best), flashlight
• Cell phone

Optional:

• Small camera
• Trekking Poles
• Gators

Directions
From 134 East Freeway:
EXIT Victory Blvd. go RIGHT and then immediately LEFT on Zoo Drive; Zoo Drive becomes Crystal Springs Road after the zoo. Drive on Crystal Springs Road, cross Griffith Park Dr. and go RIGHT at the first Stop Sign, no street sign, but look for a Merry Go Round signs pointing RIGHT, drive on the road a bit & make a sharp RIGHT into Parking Lot #1, as you enter Lot #1 STAY LEFT, drive to the last aisle, and Go RIGHT toward Parking Lot #2 (lot with lights). Park in or near the lot then walk to the Meet Up Spot (Directions CLICK HERE)

From Los Feliz Boulevard
Driving WEST on Los Feliz Blvd. Make a RIGHT on Riverside Drive into Griffith Park. Go TWO STOP SIGNS and make a LEFT & drive on the road a bit & make a sharp RIGHT turn into a Parking Lot #1, as you enter Lot #1 STAY LEFT, drive to the last aisle, and Go RIGHT towards Parking Lot #2 (lot with lights). Park in or near the lot then walk to the Meet Up Spot (Directions CLICK HERE)

From 5 North Freeway: (from Colorado Street entrance)
EXIT Zoo Drive go RIGHT, go over the freeway, make a LEFT at Zoo Drive; Zoo Dr. becomes Crystal Springs Road just past the zoo. Drive on Crystal Springs Road, cross Griffith Park Dr. and go RIGHT at the first Stop Sign, no street sign, but look for a Merry Go Round signs pointing RIGHT, drive on the road a bit & make a sharp RIGHT into Parking Lot #1, as you enter Lot #1 STAY LEFT, drive to the last aisle, and Go RIGHT toward Parking Lot #2 (lot with lights). Park in or near the lot then walk to the Meet Up Spot (Directions CLICK HERE)

IMPORTANT:
Please ensure that you are in good health before participating in a high intensity activity like this one. My function as an assistant organizer is only to organize the hikes and I assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and you accept, and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release, and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and event hosts of this Meetup Group from, and against any, and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.