Urban Hike-Stairs & Hills, Glassell park

UPDATE-- The Dodgers play at home tonight, 7:10. Traffic along the 5 and 110 might be affected. Check driving apps for travel times. See you tonight :)

Join us at 6:00 pm for a moderate + plus pace urban hike in the neighborhood of Glassell Park. We will conquer 3 staircases UP and some steep hills all while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Average elevation gain is approximately 800 feet.

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. Average speed is 20 minutes/mile. 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: appx 5 miles, 2 hours.
BRING: water, exercise clothes, workout shoes with good grip and tread (the majority of the hike is on asphalt and concrete), flashlight, phone with GPS in case u leave early or get separated, bug repellant?
MEETUP SPOT: Super A Foods, 2925 Division St, LA 90065. We'll be in front of the market.
MEETUP TIME: 6:00 pm sharp. We have quick introductions and leave promptly at 6:05.
PARKING: FREE around the surrounding side streets. In the past, we have parked in the shopping center.
RESTROOMS--- None along the route unless we see porta-potties. Sometimes Super A is available unless they lost the key. Sometimes Dominos is available. Please arrive EARLY and give yourself EXTRA time if you want to go to the restroom before the hike. We leave on time.
WATER: You can arrive early and purchase water/snax at Super A. Water fountain also at the rec center.
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.