Let's hike Beaudry Loop! (Glendale), Level: Moderate+

Come join us for one of our favorite local mountain hikes: the Beaudry Loop, starting in Glendale!

This beautiful trail is one of the highest rated hikes on AllTrails. We will take the steeper South route with panoramic views of the city up to the double peaks: Mount Thom and Tongva. At Tongva, next to the radio towers, there is a nice lookout point where we will stop for a few minutes for the gorgeous views and for re-grouping. After that we will take the tree-lined North route down. The path is a wide fire road making socializing easy.

LEVEL: Intermediate Plus for speed. The incline going clockwise is somewhat steep, but not extreme. We are a friendly group that loves to socialize and encourages newcomers, but please note that moderate+ level of cardio fitness and walking speed are required.

LENGTH: 5.9 miles, 1500 ft elevation gain. 2 1/4 - 2 1/2h.

SPEED: c. 21- 22 min/mile going up. This is faster than most moderate hikes, but well below advanced ones. We will make several one minute stops going up. The plan is to stay together as a group, but there is no sweep, so make sure that the posted speed is suitable for you.
If you do end up taking longer than the main group, no problem, just meet us at the lookout point and we'll all come down together. The route doesn't have many turns, see map in the pictures.

BRING: Hiking shoes and water. Sun screen? Snack? Poles are not needed unless you have a preference to have them on moderate hikes.

MEETING POINT: We meet for introductions at 8.30am and we take off at 8.35am sharp. (If you are late and attempt to catch us we are taking the South route (stay left) at the split c. 1/4 mile from the start, map is posted)
ALERT: Don't fully trust the Meetup GPS link. On rare occasions, depending on your phone and app, it can lead people slightly off!

RESTROOMS: none.

PARKING: Street parking in a residential neighborhood. Parking is usually pretty easy. There is additional parking on J Lee Circle, if needed.

PLEASE NO CRASHING! Unfortunately, space is limited. I "overbook" events in anticipation of some last-minute dropouts, so you cannot assume that those spots will be available. The waitlist, if necessary, generally clears in order. Members with a good attendance record and a posted picture (LA Hiking Group rule) may get some priority.

LIABILITY: The organizer is an untrained and unpaid volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for injuries and health issues, for material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies, also, and release the host from all liability.