Sunday Night Hike

PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP
NOT A HIKE FOR BEGINNERS
Please sign up in advance- do not just show up.
This is a fast-paced, intermediate+ hike on mostly single-track trails on the way up and fire roads on the way down. Some sections are overgrown, and there will be areas involving rock scrambling and uneven terrain. Long sleeves and long pants are strongly recommended for comfort and protection.
We hike in an interval style, moving at a strong pace between regroup points and staying together as a group. Participants must be comfortable pushing hard on sustained climbs and keeping up with the group pace. If someone is not able to keep up, they will be asked to turn back.

If you have questions about whether this hike is a good fit, please don’t hesitate to ask in advance.

Hike Details & Difficulty
The hike will be approximately 2.5 hours and 4+ miles, using a mix of fire roads and single-track trails.
You should expect steep climbs (up to ~25% grade) for 10–15 minutes at a time at your maximum hiking effort, followed by short regroup breaks, repeated throughout the hike. Total cumulative elevation gain is typically ~1,200 feet (routes may include Hogback, Mt. Hollywood, Mt. Lee, Taco Peak, etc.).
Maximum effort means you should expect to be breathing hard (panting).

What to Bring
Plenty of water
Hiking shoes with good grip
Hiking poles (optional, at your discretion)
Long-sleeve shirt (especially for overgrown sections or cooler conditions)
Flashlights optional; red or green light only — white light diminishes night vision.

Arrival & RSVP
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. We leave exactly on time.
If you cannot attend, please update your RSVP.

Directions
Take the Los Feliz / Crystal Springs entrance off the I-5 freeway.
Go north on Crystal Springs Drive into the park. At the second stop sign, turn left at the four-way intersection (ranger station on your right). Continue briefly, then turn right into Merry-Go-Round Lot #1. Drive through Lot #1 and continue to Lot #2.
We meet at the north end of Parking Lot #2 by the steps.

Liability Notice
Assistant Organizers, Event Hosts, and support hikers are volunteers and organize hikes without compensation and assume no responsibility for participants or guests. By signing up, you acknowledge the risks associated with outdoor activities and agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and Event Hosts of the Los Angeles Hiking & Fitness Meetup Group from any liability arising from participation.
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