Silver Lake Stair Hike with the Sierra Club

Hike: This urban hike is 5 miles and winds through stairs, streets, sidewalks, and dirt paths over three Silver Lake hills. It includes two separate loops that each start and end at Silver Lake Meadows. The hike covers a range of local topics including the history of water, infrastructure, protected habitat, mid-century modern architecture, immigration and LGBTQ history. The estimated time is 3-3 1/2 hours. The three hills are each a 600-700 foot elevation gain on stairs for a combined total gain of 1,900 feet.
When: Meet at 8:45am to sign in; hike begins at 9am.
Where to Meet: The hike starts at the Silver Lake Meadows, just across the street from the Neutra VDL House at 2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039. There is free street parking along Silver Lake Boulevard across from the reservoir and on Armstrong Avenue, off of Silver Lake Blvd.
What to Bring: Bring at least 1 liter of water and any snacks to eat while hiking.
What to Wear: Wear sneakers, trail runners or hiking boots with grippy soles.
Dogs: You can bring well behaved dogs on leash.
Restrooms: There are no restrooms at Silver Lake Meadows. The closest restrooms are located on Glendale Boulevard at Starbucks (2560 Glendale), Astro Diner (2300 Fletcher) and Modern Eats (2590 Glendale).
Hike Leaders: Sheri Bonstelle syb@jmbm.com (323) 839-4567 and Homer Tom