Urban Hike-Stairs & Hills, Mt Washington West

Join us at 6:00 pm for a moderate + plus paced urban hike along the West side of Mt. Washington (neighborhood north of Dodger Stadium). We will conquer 3 staircases UP and winding hills, including Sunny Heights hill which is .6 miles long and almost 300 feet of elevation gain. There will also be a short dirt trail, but it is mostly flat.

POST HIKE BURGER Option: After the hike, those interested can walk down to For the Win where you can get a Wagyu smash burger starting at $5.00. Other food and refreshments available at Cypress Liquor and Golden Poppy Market. Outdoor seating available. See pics.

TIPS/NOTES: 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, some steep 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 drink water, and to pet doggies.
--This is not a beginner hike. If you find that you are not able 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: between 5-5.5 miles, appx 2-2.25 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 leave early or get separated, 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: FREE Along Aragon, Loosmore, or Roseview
RESTROOMS--- None along the route. ARRIVE EARLIER IF YOU NEED TO USE THE RESTROOMS before the hike-- King Taco and Cypress Park library, 1 block down from the school, on Cypress. Please arrive EARLY and give yourself EXTRA time. 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.