Sunday Night Hike at Griffith Park
Details
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS HIKE — NOT A HIKE FOR BEGINNERS
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP
With the extra daylight we’ll be doing a longer route this week to the Bronson Caves.
Distance: ~7 miles
Elevation gain: ~1,800 ft
Time: approximately 3.5 hours moving pace
This will be a fast-paced, intermediate+ hike using a mix of single-track trails and fire roads. Some sections are uneven and may include light rock scrambling and narrow trails.
We hike in an interval style, moving at a strong pace between regroup points and staying together as a group. Participants must be comfortable pushing hard on sustained climbs and keeping up with the group pace. If you cannot keep up with the group, you will be asked to turn back for safety and daylight reasons.
You should expect steep climbs for 10–15 minutes at a time at close to your maximum hiking effort, followed by short regroup breaks, repeated throughout the hike. You will be breathing hard.
If you are unsure whether this hike is a good fit, please ask before signing up. Do not just show up.
What to Bring
Plenty of water
Hiking shoes with good grip
Hiking poles (optional, at your discretion)
Long-sleeve shirt (especially for overgrown sections or cooler conditions)
Flashlights optional; red or green light only — white light diminishes night vision.
Arrival & RSVP
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. We leave exactly on time.
If you cannot attend, please update your RSVP.
Directions
Take the Los Feliz / Crystal Springs entrance off the I-5 freeway.
Go north on Crystal Springs Drive into the park. At the second stop sign, turn left at the four-way intersection (ranger station on your right). Continue briefly, then turn right into Merry-Go-Round Lot #1. Drive through Lot #1 and continue to Lot #2.
We meet at the north end of Parking Lot #2 by the steps.
Liability Notice
Assistant Organizers, Event Hosts, and support hikers are volunteers and organize hikes without compensation and assume no responsibility for participants or guests. By signing up, you acknowledge the risks associated with outdoor activities and agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and Event Hosts of the Los Angeles Hiking & Fitness Meetup Group from any liability arising from participation.
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