Full Moon and Picnic Dinner on Mt Hollywood!

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/0/3/4/event_4909204.jpegPLEASE NOTE: This is harder and faster paced than our Sunday and Wednesday hikes and NOT recommended for beginners.

We're going up to Mt. Hollywood under a full moon and take in the amazing nighttime views of the City of Angels from one of the highest points in Griffith Park. The trails should be (mostly) beautifully lit by the moon, and on the way back down you'll be treated to an almost constant panoramic view from downtown LA to Century City. Great for pictures!

And of course, we'll also have 'Chocolate Trivia'!

This hike is about 6 miles long with ~1200' elevation gain. It's an intermediate (or hard intermediate depending on who you ask) level hike as we'll be going up (and down) some fairly steep hills and uneven trails. However, most people who are in good shape usually do ok. But you will definitely get a major workout. :-)

Pack yourself a nice picnic dinner. Preferably something that won't get smushed or soggy. Bring water and layered clothing, jackets, hats, etc. because it can get chilly up there. Optional accessories include a flashlight (red or green beam preferred), camera, munchies, etc. And dogs are welcome.

Park in Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round lot #2 and we'll meet on the South end. For those of you that haven't been there before, here's a Google Maps link to lot #1 that you can get directions from: http://tinyurl.com/qlsvg3

Just drive through lot #1 and down the road a little ways and you'll be in lot #2.

I'll send my cell number to those coming several hours before, so if you can't find us or are running a little late you can call and we'll wait a few minutes for you.

See ya there!

Note about dinner: I've found that with the sometimes wildly varying diets people can have, it's generally better to just bring your own meals when hiking. That way you'll be sure to have something you like and/or will eat. However, anyone who wishes to bring food (or dessert!) to share is more than welcome to!