What we’re about
L.A. Hiking Group is for people looking to meet others interested in walking and hiking for exercise and attending other fun events such as stair climbing, trail running, bicycling, kayaking, skiing, river rafting, etc.
We also host BBQs, parties and other social gatherings. We may even go on exotic vacations, but mostly it is about having fun in the outdoors.
L.A. Hiking Group is a nonprofit public service organization. Lifting people up is our mission. Our event hosts, event organizers, assistant organizers and organizer ("hosts") are all volunteers.
We organize many outdoor adventures in greater L.A. and surrounding areas as well as hiking, camping and backpacking trips to national parks and wilderness throughout California and other states. Our hosts have expertise ranging from beginner, intermediate to advanced level.
The hosts of L.A Hiking Group are not professional hike leaders. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for our events, you agree not to hold the hosts of L.A. Hiking Group responsible for whatever happens to you on these events.
L.A. Hiking Group does not certify the expertise of our hosts and is NOT responsible for any possible losses and injuries, incidental or otherwise.
For safety and liability reasons, you MUST have a recent profile PHOTO clearly showing your face and carry a personal ID to participate in our events.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- RAIN HIKE! Hummingbird Trail Caves and WaterfallsHummingbird Trail, Simi Valley, CA
We hike up the Hummingbird trail for a mile to the entrance to the tunnel cave, with 300 foot elevation gain.
DEPENDING ON HOW WET THE WEATHER IS:
We will enter the tunnel and explore it going downhill. You will use your hands a lot. The tunnel is about 500 feet long, straight and around 6 feet in diameter. BRING HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT! There are skylights that let you escape if you chicken out. There is a bit of poison oak that is easy to avoid if you follow my directions upon exiting the tunnel.After the tunnel we will take a steep 1 mile trail to the graffiti caves with the suspended benches. Elevation gain is 500 feet.
We will return the way we came.
POSSIBILITY OF MUD AND WATER CROSSINGS
After the hike we will eat dinner at Mission Burrito in Simi Valley located at 2161 Tapo Street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/m9CS9EivqdF1mD2g73 Minute VIDEO OF TUNNEL CAVE SHOT BY A MONKEY:
https://youtu.be/GL2q9bl5ddE?si=dBMiexPOHCj6EY_WRocky Peak waterfalls and hummingbird trail tunnel cave (3.5 min)
https://youtu.be/ZqFLsx59LqwMORE DETAILS: http://rexhikes.blogspot.com/2015/08/hummingbird-trail-tunnel-cave.html
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THE USUAL STUFF:
BRING ALL THE USUAL STUFF...I'M NOT YOUR MOM....
Bring clothing (sorry, nude hikes are a different Meetup group), lots of water--3 LITERS, hat, comfy shoes, snacks, all your troubles..., camera, etc
LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2:
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MY 47 PAGE FULL COLOR GUIDE TO WHICH PLANTS YOU CAN EAT ON HIKES IN L.A.:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BB_uIaPFUH0gFsAPw6BF4yZ6rIDxqAHI/view?usp=sharingMY INFORMATIVE WEBSITES:
MountRexmore.com my mountain
RexHikes.blogspot.com videos and my 16 favorite hikes
LAMountainParks.com new hike spots near L.A.
LAMeetuphikes.org calendar of meetup group hikes
rexrareearthphotos.blogspot.com/
ConnectingCalifornia.org new hike spots around California
Ballonaplants.blogspot.com how to identify native plants
Ballona-News.blogspot.com why I went to law school