4th of July Stair Hike in Echo Park, Level: Moderate++

Come join us on our 250th Independence Day for a challenging workout and for wishing a happy holiday for our hiking friends, old and new, perhaps before other, more indulgent, activities of the day. We'll do an urban stair hike in the hilliest, residential part of Echo Park going through the cutest narrow streets, the steepest hills and hidden staircases. We will be awarded gorgeous views of multiple parts of LA.

LEVEL: Intermediate Plus for speed. Extra PLUS for the amount of stairs/steep hills we will be climbing. We are a friendly group that loves to socialize and encourage newcomers, but please note that moderate++ level of cardio fitness and brisk walking speed are required.

LENGTH: 4.9 miles, 1275 ft gain, (which as a stair hike may be tougher than it sounds) 10 long staircases up, 4 down + steep hills. Baxter alone is 232 steps! +/- 2h.

SPEED: Above most moderate hikes, but below advanced. We'll take a short pause to re-group at the top of the stairs and the steepest hills. There will be no sweep, bring a phone for navigation just in case you want to leave early.

BRING: Exercise outfit, workout shoes (hiking shoes are not necessary as trail sections are short), sunscreen and water.

LOCATION: We'll meet at 9.30am for introductions and take off sharply at 9.35am. We meet at the street corner of Echo Park Ave. and Baxter St.
(If you are running up to 15min minutes late meet us at the corner of Echo Park Blvd and Avalon St.)
-DO NOT FULLY TRUST THE GPS LINK. DEPENDING ON YOUR PHONE AND APP IT MAY BE SLIGHTLY OFF!
-TAKE ECHO PARK AVE. INTO THE MEETING AREA TO AVOID SCARY HILL DRIVING!

PARKING: Street parking. If we fill up the spots right at the intersection you can go behind the school and find easy parking on Valentine St.

RESTROOMS: None, (possibly port-a-potties on the way)

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.