Brand Park to Tongva peak (Strenuous)

No beginners, this is for intermediate to advanced hikers.

Excellent training hike for those looking to challenge themselves. Please be aware, this is a difficult hike. Moderate to advanced hikers welcomed only. If you want to attempt to hike this trail, you need to sign up for my Griffith Park hike before you are able to take on this beast of a hike.

Classification: Strenuous
Miles: 4-6 miles r/t
Elevation: 2,000’ gain
Timeframe: 2.5-3hrs

Meeting Location: Under the tree on the front lawn of the library.

Overview:
We will start at Brand Library and will take one of the many routes to Tongva peak or Mount Thom. From there, we will take the traditional steep motorway route down or we will run down the fire road. The trail going up to Tongva peak is very steep, please prepare yourself for a great workout. A sweep will be appointed at the time of the hike. If you are unable to keep up, please let us know you will be turning back.

Parking:
Park at the Brand Library parking lot, according to the website, parking closes at 10:00 pm

What to bring:
Hiking boots or trail runners with good traction.
Water- minimum 2L
Headlamp or flashlight
Snacks or electrolytes if you need either

Please be aware that Assistant Organizers, Event Hosts, and support hikers are volunteers and organize hikes without compensation and assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and you accept, and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release, and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and Event Hosts of Los Angeles Hiking Meetup Group from, and against any, and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Please see the Meetup terms of service agreement https://www.meetup.com/terms/