January Birthday Hike & Potluck, Griffith Park

UDATES HERE: To be announced in January 2027

Calling all January Birthdays and hikers! Join us on Saturday, January 30, for a fun morning hike at 9:30AM in Griffith Park followed by a coffee and breakfast potluck! Historically, per AI, LA has about 3-5 wet days at most in January. By wet, probably light harmless mist.

The pace will be around 20-21 minutes per mile, but folks can go at their own pace. We will take fire roads/wide trails via Fern Canyon, and Vista del Valle which is mostly flat. The first segment is about 30 minutes of gradual & winding ascent. The 2nd segment is flat, and the last segment is downhill about 30 minutes or so. We head back down by water tank 113 to the picnic area for the Potluck. We will enjoy beautiful views of the city and surrounding area!

If there's heavy rain, the event will be rescheduled. If it's misty, bring umbrellas and your waterproof boots or shoes. Check back for updates later in January 2027!!!

POTLUCK: After the hike. No need to carry items on the hike. Leave all the potluck stuff in the car. The potluck will take place at the picnic tables near the parking lot. Bring food/snax/drinks to share, your own utensils...Folding chair if you want but not necessary. I'll bring coffee and either donuts or a breakfast bread. Please be sure to pack any perishable food in coolers!
LEVEL: Moderate. Elevation gain? Maybe 500 feet avg.
LENGTH: appx 4.5 miles, appx 90 minutes plus potluck time.
BRING: water (see water* note below), exercise clothes, workout shoes with good grip and tread, hiking poles if you want (but not necessary), phone with GPS in case u leave early or get separated
MEETUP SPOT: North end of Parking Lot 2 by the steps, where you can see the playground and restrooms.
MEETUP TIME: 9:30 AM sharp. We have quick introductions and leave promptly at 9:35.
PARKING: Google: Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot 2
RESTROOMS--- ARRIVE EARLIER IF YOU NEED TO USE THE RESTROOMS-near the parking lot
*WATER: Along the way- By the restrooms near the parking lot, by the Helipad (Joe Klass water), and by Water Tank 113.
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.