Cinco de Mayo Potluck Hike in Burbank, Level: Moderate

May 4th please read --
Kind reminders/updates:
0.1- forgot to mention bring your own plate, fork, cup
1- Jacket/layers: Please bring warm layers. It can get chilly and breezy at the top
2- Parking-plenty along
E. Walnut Ave. NOTE: if you park further up along Walnut, make sure you check that you don’t drive past the open gates. These gates may lock at sunset. Read the signs.
3 - Pack in-Pack out: Each person is responsible for cleaning up and taking everything they brought including trash, unconsumed food, utensils, etc. EVEN IF YOU LEAVE EARLY. Please don't leave anything behind for your hosts to deal with.
4 - Rattlesnakes: Probably not an issue but just be alert
5 - Check NEW photos added for info.
6- "May the Fourth" be with You! 🌟⭐🌟

Come join us for a fun Cinco de Mayo potluck hike in Burbank’s Verdugo Mountains. We will hike up Stough Canyon trail which is roughly 4 miles round trip with a gradual elevation gain of approximately 900 feet. The route is out and back (not a loop). At the top we will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican themed ***POTLUCK *** (other food and drinks are OK, too) and enjoy a nice sunset, music and views of the valley probably for 1- 1 1/2h.
The pace hiking UP will be moderate+, approximately 20 minutes per mile. If you know the way up, you can adjust your pace to your fitness level. Otherwise, we look forward to hiking up together as a group.

LEVEL: Moderate- up hill gradual climb on fire roads, no scrambling

LENGTH: Approximately 4 miles round trip out and back (not a loop). Elevation gain is roughly 900ft.

SPEED: Approximately 20 minutes per mile. We will take a quick pause at trail intersections/forks. If you don't know the way up, please keep up with the group as there is no sweep. Bring your phone for navigation just in case you want to leave early.

BRING: Potluck food and beverages to share (bring needed serving wear and your own eating/drinking utensils), Mexican theme is encouraged, water, shoes with good grip/tread, flashlight, A JACKET IS A MUST, exercise outfit, a blanket to sit on or a light camping chair (in case there is no room at the tables)

MEETUP TIME: We meet at 6pm for introductions and take off sharply at 6:05pm.

MEETUP LOCATION: 1500 East Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 91501. Outside the restaurant on the corner by the flagpole (a picture will be posted)

RESTROOMS: None on the trail. Arrive earlier to use the restrooms located on the ground level of the restaurant.

PARKING: Free street parking along Walnut Avenue

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