Los Angeles Hiking Group

bring $1.50 in quaters for meters
Note we meet at 6:00, start walking at 6:10
The LAX/Metro station is open!
You can now take the metro to (near) the airport. In June 2026 the LAX people mover will open and will conect to the terminals from the metro station. In the mean time, the last two miles will be by shuttle bus.

No we will not ride the metro train, sorry. We walk 4.5 miles staring at the new LAX Consolidated Rent a Car Facility (CONRAC). Then walk through the new $1 Billion LAX/ metro station. Then do a partial walk of the LAX people mover route (Jan 2026 openng) .

Park on S. Glasgow Ave. as close to W. Arbor Vitae St as possible.
Note that we stay in non-restricted public areas, no limited access construction sites.

More on the ConRAC:
The LAX Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (or ConRAC) is an under-construction consolidated rental car facility for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The first companies began operating out of the facility in October 2024. When it is fully operational in 2025, it will consolidate rental car operations currently spread across the surrounding area of LAX into one location adjacent to the 405 freeway. The new facility stores up to 21,000 rental vehicles.

"DISCLAIMER: Rick is not a representative of the city of Los Angeles or LAX. This is stricly a walk amongng friends Interesttrsted in the surrounding area. iGroup organizer and co-organizers assume no liability; walk and hike at your own risk. By being a member of this meet-up group, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a meet-up group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an ""at will"" basis."

Come join us for a FAST-paced urban hike around the winding hills and beautiful streets of peaceful South Pasadena. Enjoy the scenery, the Craftsman and Mid-Century Modern architecture, the cooler evening air, and the setting sun. NOTE: Before signing up, be sure to review the safety guidelines and policies below, including the 'No Crashing'/'Guests Must Also Sign Up' policy and the 'Timeframe for Cancelling an RSVP/Signup' policy.

LEVEL: Advanced/Fast for speed (approximately 17-18 mins per mile), a few staircases, and some long street inclines, otherwise moderate plus. We are a friendly group that loves to socialize and encourages newcomers, but please note that moderate+ level of cardio fitness and fast walking speed are required.

LENGTH: 6.0 miles, a few staircases, and some long street inclines. Elevation gain is 900ft. Approximately 2:00 hours.

SPEED: Advanced/Fast speed of approximately 17-18 mins per mile. We will try to take a quick pause to re-group at the top of stairs and steep hills but our regulars like to keep up a good solid fast pace of about 17-18 minutes per mile. There will be no sweep, so bring your phone for navigation just in case you fall behind or want to leave early.

BRING: Flashlight (with a red, yellow or orange light), exercise outfit, workout shoes, and sufficient water.

MEETING POINT: We will meet at 6:00 pm in front of the South Pasadena Library (1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, 91030) for introductions and take off sharply at 6.05 pm.

RESTROOMS: At the library. None along the way (unless you count any random Port-a-Potties that we might come across along the route).

PARKING: Free street parking around the library area. Parking at your own risk.

'NO CRASHING'/'GUESTS MUST ALSO SIGN UP': All participants MUST sign up through the Meetup app and check in with the leader upon arrival. If someone is a bringing a guest, then that guest MUST also sign up as well through the Meetup app before the hike if space is available. There are NO exceptions. The waitlist, if any, generally clears in order. Members with a good attendance record and a posted picture (LA Hiking Group rule) may get some priority.

CANCELLING AN RSVP/SIGNUP: Please sign up only if you think there's a realistic chance that you will make the hike. If folks sign up and then decide that they can't make it, please be sure to change your RSVP to "Not Going" at least 24-36 hours before the scheduled time for the hike in order: (1) allow me to more accurately predict the number of participants on the hike, and (2) allow people on the waitlist to join the hike within a reasonable amount of time of the hike. Waiting until the last minute to cancel (or simply not showing up) is not fair to me and to other LA Hiking members.

PROFILE NAME AND PIC: Be sure to update your profile to indicate at least your first name, and include a picture showing your face, per group policy. This is for your safety and to discourage non-signed-up crashers.

LIABILITY: The organizer is an untrained and unpaid volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full and total responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries and health issues, assessing all risks, for any material losses, for falling behind, and for getting lost. Each member fully releases the host from any and all liability.

Silverlake can be quite beautiful at night. Walk is mostly easy 2.2 miles RT around the lake. Walk is approx. 1 hour. There is short uphill on this walk--approx. 10 minutes

Some members go to the local Oyster bar afterwards.

Rain will cancel walk. Dogs ok as long as on leash.

Parking:

Street parking. There is more parking when you park along the lake --along W. Silverlake Dr.