It's all about enjoying the wilderness! Hiking in the local canyons- mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains. All hikes will be along a stream in a canyon and at a very slow pace with lots of breaks. All hikes will be between 5-12 hours long, usually around 9 hours. The difficulty level is intermediate, but beginners are welcome if they are in good shape and have an attitude of adventure! Safety always comes first, of course.

It's recommended (but not required) that you bring the TEN ESSENTIALS on all hikes.
10 ESSENTIALS:
To find your way:
1. Flashlight
2. Map of the area
3. Compass
For your protection:
4. Sunglasses
5. Extra food and water
6. Extra clothing
For emergencies:
7. Waterproof matches
8. Candle or fire starter
9. Pocketknife
10.First-aid kit

For hikes where ADVENTURE PASSES are needed for parking:
You can buy them at any Ranger Station, Sport Chalet, REI, maybe some other sporting goods stores, and sometimes gas stations in the foothills of the mountains. Day pass=$5, Annual pass $30, buy one get second annual pass (called a "secondary pass") for $5.

Joining this hiking Meetup is entirely voluntary and participants assume all associated risks. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that s/he is in sufficient fitness and health to participate, with appropriate provisions and equipment. The Wild Wild West Hardcore Slowpoke River Canyon Hikers Meetup and the hike organizer make no warranties about the safety or supervision of these activities.

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  • December 17, 2011 at 8:00 AM, 3 wild hikers attended

    Bridge to Nowhere and Beyond

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 12 photos

    11 mile (roundtrip), 1000 ft. gain hike from the East Fork Ranger Station past the Bridge to Nowhere, and into the East Fork Narrows. Slowpoke paced hike along the wild... Learn more

  • December 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM, 5 wild hikers attended

    Zuma Canyon

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 99 photos

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    Great group! We were hardcore climbing over boulders and uphill under brush in the dark! It's a beautiful canyon. ...

    —Anne K.

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    It was awesome. Thank you all for giving me a pull or a pushl where I needed it. ...

    —Linda

  • November 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM, 6 wild hikers attended

    Santa Paula Canyon

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 40 photos

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    We had a great group- Thank-you everyone! The weather was perfect. ...

    —Anne K.

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    This is a good hike made better by the leader and the folks that went with my wife and I.

    —John Loveless

  • October 29, 2011 at 8:30 AM, 5 wild hikers attended

    Bridge to Nowhere and Beyond

    They rated it 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 51 photos

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    Awesome! as usual. The bighorn sheep showed up right on time, and the group was great. ...

    —Andrew

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    Awesome! Best hike in SoCal. Great company-the leaders where well informed and knowlegable of the area. ...

    —Freddy

  • October 15, 2011 at 8:45 AM, 4 wild hikers attended

    Alison Gulch

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 12 photos

    This is an intermediate level hike at a slowpoke pace (no beginners or tigers please). It is a very beautiful time of year for this hike! 9 miles rt 1000 ft. altitude... Learn more
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Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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