Harvest Moon Potluck Party at Will Rogers Park - Easy Hike

99.9% full moon potluck. Bring booze, drinks and food to share. Comfy picnic benches above Will Rogers SHP. Free parking

Our hike begins at the eastern terminus of the Backbone Trail. Inspiration Point is a flat-topped bump on a ridge overlooking the entire Will Rogers spread with fantastic views of Santa Monica Bay, Century City, the Wilshire corridor -- and all the way to downtown L.A.

👉NO WHITE LIGHTS ALLOWED ON HIKE. Green and/or red lights are ok. If you don't have one you can walk in neighbor's light. Lights may not be needed since the area will be well lit by the moon and trails are clear and wide

If you require a white light then this hike is not for you. Get one of these and stuff it into your backpack for future night hikes. https://amz.run/4bkH. (emergencies excepted, of course)

The Harvest Moon is probably the most known of the Full Moon names inspiring films, a Nintendo Switch game, and songs—including Neil Young’s Billboard hit “Harvest Moon.”

At appx 3 miles with about 400 feet total ascent, this hike is rated EASY See HWD Hike Rating Guide

🍺🍹 Don’t forget to bring something cold to drink and snacks to share on Inspiration Point

Sunset: 6:55 pm
Moonrise: 7:27 pm

DIRECTIONS
Take Sunset Boulevard to Will Rogers State Park Road, located 4.5 miles west of the 405 and three miles east of PCH. At the light, turn north on Will Rogers State Park Road. Drive 1/2 mile to Villa View Dr and park on street. If there is no parking on Will Rogers Rd park on Villa View Dr. or the next side street, Villa Woods Dr.

Do not park in the Will Rogers SP parking lot! Walk into park, past parking kiosk. We'll meet at the end and above the first lot near the tennis court. Bathrooms are available