Urban Hike-Sunny Heights/Mt. Washington

UPDATE RE: RESTROOMS at the library- The library might close at 5:30 tonight instead of 8. Hopefully a porta-poppy will be available along the hike.

Join us at 6:00 pm for a fast-paced MODERATE + LEVEL urban hike in Mt. Washington. We will climb the usual stairs up, hike briefly through Elyria Canyon Park, then ascend Sunny Heights Drive. SHD is very long winding hill located in Mt. Washington West, a 1960s development of split-level homes.

TIPS/NOTES: It will be DARK when we finish so feel free to bring a flashlight or use your phone. Lights are helpful so that drivers can see us. Some of the streets have no sidewalks, so we will walk on the street. When a car approaches, we yell out CAR! That is our safety cue for EVERYONE to move to the side of the road and walk SINGLE FILE so that the car can pass through.

LEVEL: Moderate + for fast pace, hills and long staircases. Our pace is fast, to the point where we are out of breath. We have to keep the pace in order to finish by the posted end time. We will pause briefly at top of hills and stairs to regroup, drink water, and to pet doggies.
--This is not a beginner hike. You are welcome to join and try if you are not sure. However, if you find that you are struggling to keep up with the group, you will have to explore or get back --on your own. We keep a certain pace so that we can finish by the time posted. There is no "sweep" or volunteer, to accompany or stay behind with folks who get separated.
LENGTH: appx 5 miles, appx 2 hours.
BRING: water, exercise clothes, workout shoes with good grip and tread (the majority of the hike is on asphalt and concrete. Dirt trail portion is short), flashlight, water, phone with GPS in case u want to leave early, bug repellant?
MEETUP SPOT: Aragon Avenue Elementary School, 1118 Aragon, Los Angeles 90065. By the steps to the main entrance near the flagpole
MEETUP TIME: 6:00 pm sharp. We have quick introductions and leave promptly at 6:05.
PARKING: Along Aragon, Loosmore, or Roseview
RESTROOMS--- ARRIVE EARLIER IF YOU NEED TO USE THE RESTROOMS-- Located at the Cypress Park library, 2 blocks down from the school on Cypress. Please arrive EARLY and give yourself EXTRA time if you stop there. Porta-potties are an option if we see any.
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.