Name: 8th Anniversary Hike & Potluck Party -- From Tarzana Trailhead
Start: 2015-03-21T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2015-03-21T13:30:00-07:00
Location: Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park

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[Note: There is also a group leaving from Brentwood (http://www.meetup.com/localhikers/events/220571718/). Please be sure to sign up for the correct version]. Its been 8 years, over 500 hikes and about 4,000 miles.....Time to celebrate!Like the last couple of years, The Nike Missile base on San Vicente Peak will provides a great location for for our Anniversary Hike. We'll also be treated to spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Fernando Valley, and the Los Angeles Basin to the ocean.

DaveR will be leading the Tarzana team

You will also take a glimpse into United States military history. Numerous self-guided interpretive displays explain how from 1956-1968, San Vicente Mountain was one of sixteen Los Angeles area Nike-Ajax supersonic anti-aircraft missile launch sites. Atop the radar tower we'll also be treated to spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir, the San Fernando Valley, and the Los Angeles Basin to the ocean.

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Hike is about 6.5-miles out and back with an intervening loop and about 600 feet of elevation gain on the way to the park. It makes for an excellent moderate hike into The Big Wild.

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I am starting the hike late for those that feel guilty about imbibing in the morning (weather permitting) . It will also provide time for last minute grocery shopping. There are picnic benches and facilities by the tower. No need to carry trash out.

This is a Potluck Event. Bring food/snacks and drink to share. Count on me to bring some white wine and red Solo cups. I will also bring enough napkins and plasticware for everyone. Please post in Comments section below what you will be bringing

Directions to Trailhead

From the 101 in Tarzana exit Reseda Blvd and head south. Go about 3 miles and drive into the park on street near the top of Reseda. There is a yelllow line crossing Reseda Blvd inside the park. Parking is free on the downhill side of the line.

Meet in the cul-de-sac at the top of Reseda

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The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.

DaveR

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