SATURDAY POST RAIN ,CLEAR VIEWS,WINDING TRAILS HIKE, FRIENDS LET'S Go WILD!🎄

Meet at the Staircase on the north end of Merry-Go-Round parking lot-2.

****HIKING OR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES REQUIRED ****

***At the bottom section of this page you will find Visual Map for directions from rangers station.

Hike host :Dan K

Distance : 7 miles PLUS.

Difficulty Level : 7/10

Wait Time : Group May wait 10 min for late arrival.

Always message in comments section if you getting late.

Ability Level : Semi moderate, advance.

Anybody with any one of this category level should be able to complete the hike as long as you are healthy to hike.

We will take single trail to trail crossing some fire road.

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Wilderness Awareness Disclaimer :

Griffith park Wildlife (snakes, bobcats, mountain lions etc) seen in the park, be aware of your surroundings and stay alert at all times.Always stay with Group.

Items to Consider for hike :

Hiking boots or Trail running shoes with traction, at least 1.5 Liter Water.Snacks, Essential Electrolytes if you need,Energy Bars,Layered clothing in case it's cold.Hiking friendly clothing to your personal liking, pants in case it's hot, to prevent being bitten by insects. Mosquito and tick spray are recommended.Bring Flashlight during evening hikes.

This Hike is interval training style. We will meet at each junction allowing you to catch up. If Group was stong we may choose to jog on flats and down hills. Usually each trail we take there will be easy option for those who want to take it little bit more easy.

Let's Challenge our selves for better body,mind and soul through healthy and active lifestyle with big dmile:)

Directions

From Interstate 5 North Bound

Exit "Griffith Park exit" Make a right at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp. Go about 0.7 mile to the next stop sign (4 way stop) and make a left turn. (There is a sign in the median stating "Merry-Go-Round Parking" with an arrow) Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit parking lot. We will meet at the far end of this lighted parking lot (parking lot 2).

From Interstate 5 South Bound
Go West on Los Feliz. Make a right on Riverside Dr/Crystal Springs Dr into Griffith Park. Go two stop signs (4 way stop) and make a left turn. (There is a sign in the median stating "Merry-Go-Round Parking" with an arrow) Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. We will meet at the far end of this lighted parking lot.

From 134 Freeway:
(Note, if you are not familiar with Griffith Park Drive, this is a dark single lane route. You are better off taking I5 directions) Exit Forest Lawn. (If coming from Westbound go straight, from Eastbound, Go Right). Make a left on Zoo Drive. Make a right hand turn on Griffith Park Drive. Road weaves through Griffith Park. Continue on road until you hit Crystal Springs Road. Make a right hand turn on Crystal Springs. There's no street sign at the next stop sign. Look for the sign in the median stating "Merry-Go-Round Parking" with an arrow, follow the arrow. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot, this is Lot 1. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) which will take you to a lighted parking lot. We will meet at the far end of this lighted parking lot (parking lot 2).

Where to meet: See above. If you know the park well, it is Merry Go Round Lot #2, at the stairs on the north end of the parking lot.

If you'd like a visual, here is a map.

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for Visual Map of Driving Directions from Ranger Station

Put these coordinates in google maps for exact directions from your location:
34.134396,-118.285400