Urban Hike -Mt Washington Moderate +

Join us **AT 6:00 PM for an evening urban hike which will begin with a steep climb from the historic Mt Washington Railway Station on Avenue 43 (now a private residence). The now paved residential road used to be a dirt road with a railway that carried visitors to the top of the Mt Washington Hotel, which is now the Self Realization International Headquarters. It's about 940 ft to the top and includes a staircase near the bottom. We will also hike along Seaview Trail which is mostly flat before we head back down a different route to the start. Total of 3 staircases going UP.

You must be able to keep up with the group. There is no sweep and I do not check the app once we begin. if you fall behind you will lose sight of the group.

LEVEL: Moderate ++ for brisk pace, STEEP hills and long staircases. My pace is a bit fast, but will pause briefly at top of hills and stairs to regroup, and to pet doggies.

LENGTH**: appx 5 miles, 2 hours.
BRING: exercise clothes, workout shoes (hiking shoes are not necessary as trail sections are short), poles optional, sunscreen, water, phone with GPS in case u want to leave early, bug repellant? Flashlight is ok but careful not to aim at people's faces.
MEETUP SPOT: Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065. You may have to Google directions manually as the Meetup link might be glitchy.
MEETUP TIME: 6:00 pm sharp. We have quick introductions and leave promptly at 6:05.
PARKING: FREE Street parking along Museum Dr and Marmion Way.
RESTROOMS: None at the start. Arrive early and go to Superior Grocers on Figueroa and W Ave 45. Maybe halfway IF the rec center is open.
Water Break: At the rec center halfway through the hike.
LIABILITY: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.