Turnbull Canyon Hike

Hiking is an excellent way to:

-help lose weight

-stay healthy and in shape

-meet people in a low-pressure atmosphere

-maintain better mental health by connection with the outdoors and people

SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST

MEET AT LOU HENRY HOOVER SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS on ALTA AVENUE.

THERE IS NO PARKING NEAR THE TRAIL AND PERMIT ONLY PARKING IN MOST NEARBY STREETS. Therefore, please park at LOU HENRY HOOVER SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS on ALTA AVE. It’s a small lot, so it may fill up fast. If full, please park along the street. You CAN park in the loading zone on the weekend. We’ll start the hike from there. It’s about a ten minute walk to the hike’s starting location.

MEET BETWEEN 8 AM AND 8:10 AM. We will start walking at 8:10 AM.

PUNCTUALITY POLICY

I recommend coming a few minutes early for time to park and find us. I’ve set it up as a window of time so there’s no confusion about when we’ll start walking. Please aim to arrive at 8 AM or earlier. If you’re running late, I am willing to wait a hot minute before we head out (so long as we know you’re coming) - but we cannot wait past the 8:10 start time. We may start walking earlier if everyone is present (that I know of).

PLEASE MESSAGE ME AT MY PHONE NUMBER IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES BEFORE 8.

Otherwise, I will assume you’re not coming. Unfortunately, I cannot leave my phone number on this platform, but will provide it privately once your RSVP is confirmed.

HOW LONG IS THE HIKE? About 1 hr 23 minutes (1 hr 3 minutes on the trail itself, 10 minutes up and 10 minutes back to parking).

HOW MANY MILES? 2.4 miles

WHAT’S THE ELEVATION? 347 feet

Check out this 2.4-mile out-and-back trail near Whittier, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hr and 3 minutes to complete. This is a very popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round, and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:

1. The trail is a popular spot for bikers. For safety and consideration, I ask everyone to pay attention and call out “bike!” if a biker comes by. We will need to step aside to the edge to let bikers pass. A lot of them travel fast, so its important that we are alert to prevent any accidents.

2. There are coyotes, deer and mountain lions on this trail. But, don’t worry! They shouldn’t bother us, as they’re afraid of people. This is a highly populated trail with plenty of other people, and it is common to see people with their children or dogs on this trail. It is unlikely we will see a mountain lion or coyote, but if you happen to see one, the rule of thumb is to show no fear (ie no screaming, cowering, and especially no running). We are more likely to see a deer, which is always fun!

WHAT TO BRING AND NOT TO BRING:

-1-2 water bottles

-comfortable clothes (I recommend fitness-wear or sweats with sneakers)

-a sweater or jacket

-Please DO NOT bring any heavy purses. If you must bring something to hold extra items, I would recommend either a light-weight backpack, a fanny-pack, or a long-strap-light-weight bag.

-Mini trash bags (if bringing a dog) for poop pick-up.

RSVP POLICY

For ease of management, I had to limit the number of total attendees to a maximum of 15. Therefore, with limited space, I ask everyone to be courteous to their meetup-group neighbors by adjusting your RSVP in a timely manner as soon as you know your plans have changed.

IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE, PLEASE GIVE US THE COURTESY TO ADJUST YOUR RSVP AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO GIVE OTHERS THE CHANCE TO JOIN.

IS THERE A FEE? No

I recommend getting an app called All Trails, which is free to use. It gives you a full navigational layout of the trail with pictures. It has this trail and many others we will be using in the future.