Hike Griffith Park, Level Moderate +

Let's hike in Griffith Park on Saturday, 3/28 at 9:00am! The hike will be a mix of trails and fire roads and is a moderate + level hike due to the elevation gain, minimal breaks, and speed. In this case, average 18 minute/mile, roughly. However, other hikers may go faster, It is not for beginners as we have to maintain the pace in order to finish by the time posted.
Some highlights-
We will take the Fern Canyon Trail to Glendale Peak, and cross the bridge to ascend via Hogback. Hogback is a series of ascending, rocky hills, but no scrambling is required. From there we will go to Mt Hollywood to enjoy fabulous views and also take a quick snack break at the Tom LeBonge picnic table and afterwards head back to the start via a different route.

WARNING: I have seen rattlesnakes in the area, so that is why we are taking wide trails.

LENGTH: min. 5 miles, 2 hours plus the break at Mt Hollywood.
BRING: exercise clothes (recommend pants if you are sensitive to plants), shoes with good traction and tread, hiking poles optional, sunscreen, hat, water, snacks, phone with GPS in case u want to leave early, bug repellant?
MEETUP SPOT: Merry-go round parking lot #2 by the stairs (see picture).
MEETUP TIME: 9:00 am sharp. We have quick introductions and leave promptly at 9:05.
PARKING: Merry go round parking lot #2, FREE
RESTROOMS---in the playground by the parking lot. Arrive at 8:45 if you want to go to the restroom.
WATER: by the restrooms and before we climb Hogback at Joe K water stop.
LIABILITY: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.