Humanist Hikers of Southern California

As featured in the LA Times! Grab your family, friends, and tents for an unforgettable camping adventure in the largest national park in the continental United States.

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/death-valley-2026-atheist-adventure

Known for its sizzling summer heat and colorful spring blooms, Death Valley is one of the most extreme spots on planet Earth and offers outstanding views of the Milky Way on a moonless night. Death Valley is also a hiker’s paradise with an eclectic mix of slot canyons, salt flats, sand dunes, mountain overlooks, and colorful rock formations.

All atheist adventures include a pre-planned multi-day group sightseeing itinerary that includes some of the parks more iconic hikes and landmarks. Then Saturday evening we all gather for a group dinner and an unforgettable science talk under the stars.

Only 30 spots available in our group campsite. Get your tickets before they run out!

Not a member yet but want to attend?

• Atheists United Memberships are pay-what-you want (minimum of $2/month) and can be purchased at atheistsunited.org/membership

Notes:

• Tickets do not include transportation or park fees
• Tickets do not include food/meals
• Everyone is responsible for their own camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, lights, coolers, etc.)
• Children welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times
• We do NOT recommend you bring your pets. Here are Death Valley's pet policies

At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in this event you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct Policy.

Please contact Evan Clark at evan@atheistsunited.org with any questions.

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/death-valley-2026-atheist-adventure

⚠️To RSVP, please get a “Name Your Price" ticket (donation optional) at https://events.humanitix.com/death-valley-2026-atheist-adventure

5:00 PM - Dinner Party @ Furnace Creek Campground
7:30 PM - Depart for stargazing location (20 minutes away) @ Hole in the Wall campsite, H2
8:00 PM - Star talk and telescope time

Atheists United invites you to have dinner with us at our campsite at Furnace Creek Campground in Death Valley, then enjoy a star talk under the night sky with astronomer David Hasenauer. David is an optics expert and docent at the Mt. Wilson Observatory, where he is trained to operate the 60” telescope. He’ll provide a telescope and views of the night sky.

This is part of our Atheist Adventure in Death Valley, a community campout at Furnace Creek from Nov. 11-17th with planned hikes and sightseeing. You are welcome to join for as long or little as you like, including just popping in for the star talk. Full trip itinerary and organizer contact info is available here.

(Ticket donations help pay for the campsite and help keep our science programs sustainable. You're welcome to come for free, but please get a ticket at https://events.humanitix.com/death-valley-2026-atheist-adventure to RSVP.)

Starting location: Echo Park Lady of the Lake Statue
751 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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End Location: Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica Bl & Ocean Ave., Santa Monica

Join us for the 21st edition of the GLAW, and the 6th one with So Cal Explorers! It's a different route every year.
For our 21st edition of The Great Los Angeles Walk, we're hitting the Mother Road! It's the 100th anniversary of Route 66, so why not get our kicks by walking the last several miles of the iconic highway — in this case, it's the full length of Santa Monica Boulevard!
As always, the Walk will take place the Saturday before Thanksgiving, which this year is Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. We'll meet at Echo Park's Lady of the Lake statue at 9 a.m. -- and then walk Route 66/Santa Monica Boulevard (which, I know, is now actually Route 2!) in its entirety, to the ocean. We'll end, naturally, at the Santa Monica Pier's "End of Route 66" sign.

SAVE THE DATE! After Party: location TBD

Distance: usually around 15-16 miles

Event web page:
https://greatlawalk.blogspot.com

Attendees will be encouraged to explore the city in a safe way, and follow proper safety protocols. As they walk through Los Angeles, they’ll document what they see and share that experience with others. It’s not a race – attendees are encouraged to take their time, explore, learn about their city and even build community with others.

Sign up for their newsletter detailing the walk:
To join in, just EMAIL US at [greatlawalk@mail.com](mailto:greatlawalk@mail.com)

The Great Los Angeles Walk takes place every year the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

- Walk across the city of Los Angeles. See the city from a new perspective.
- Meet fellow walkers along the way.
- This is NOT a race or competition.
- This is NOT a guided tour (but there is a map).
- Walk at your own pace and stop when and where you like.
The journey itself is its own point.

L.A. journalist and blogger Michael Schneider launched the Great Los Angeles Walk in 2006 as a way to celebrate his tenth year in Los Angeles. Inspired by the book “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles,” by Kevin Roderick, he decided to walk the street’s entire length.
The Great Los Angeles Walk grew from dozens of participants to hundreds, and continues to expand each year – always the Saturday before Thanksgiving -- as more Angelenos join in to explore their city on foot.

Details to come on where we will gather, our food options during the day and more.

If you're not familiar with the Walk, please go read this wonderful feature in the Los Angeles Times, which perfectly encapsulated what we're all about:
L.A. isn’t a walking city? The man behind Great Los Angeles Walk would like a word

As always, the Walk is completely free. It is up to the participants to decide how much or how little of the walk they want to do. More recently, the Walk was included in the book "The Best Things to Do In Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas" by Joy Yoo
Social media users can follow along all day on the walk's official Twitter feed, https://x.com/greatlawalk , as we continually post our location.

All the details are here: http://greatlawalk.blogspot.com/
Video: Why we walk https://youtu.be/m5DASOc424w
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/greatlawalk /
Join their e-mail list: [greatlawalk@mail.com](mailto:greatlawalk@mail.com)
Photos from last year: [ https://www.meetup.com/so-cal-explorers/photos/35710054/](https://www.meetup.com/so-cal-explorers/photos/35710054/)

Event is free for members (and guests) of Atheists United and Sunday Assembly members. Pay-what-you want for first-timers (Recommended donation of $10, which you can do by RSVPing at https://events.humanitix.com/holiday-movie-and-karaoke-extravaganza/tickets).

Vegan and gluten free options will be available. Address: 2535 W Temple Los Angeles, CA 90026. Free parking in the parking lot. Email questions to evan@atheistsunited.org

At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in an event hosted by Atheists United you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct policy.