Urban Hike w/ Stairs, Mt. Washington

Join us at 6:00 pm for a brisk pace, moderate + level urban hike in Mt. Washington. The first part includes stairs, then we go through Elyria Cyn and Seaview Trail, which will be flat. Probably the hardest part of the hike is at the beginning. We will climb 3 staircases UP, spread out within the first mile or so. There is an option to skip 1 or 2 staircases if you want to do less and still keep up with the group (see photo). Once we are at the top of MoWa, we can enjoy a flatter route. We'll pause briefly at the top of stairs to sip water. Lots of views and interesting sights
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. Poison Oak-if we go to Elyria Canyon, there is poison oak so stay on the trail.

LEVEL: Moderate + for brisk pace, steep hills and long staircases. The average pace is about 20 minutes per mile so we can finish in the vicinity of 2 hours.
--This is not a beginner hike. If you find that you are not able to keep up with the group, use your phone to explore at a comfortable pace. There is no "sweep" or volunteer, to accompany or stay behind with folks who get separated. Suggestion: walk up to the Self Realization Fellowship Center and back.
LENGTH: between 5-5.3 miles, appx 2-2.25 hours.
BRING: water, exercise clothes, workout shoes with good grip. Running shoes or cross trainers are fine (Elyria and Seaview have short dirt trails), flashlight, 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: Along Aragon, Loosmore, or Roseview
RESTROOMS--- ARRIVE EARLIER IF YOU NEED TO USE THE RESTROOMS-- King Taco and Cypress Park library-go before the hike, 1 block down from the school, on Cypress. Please arrive EARLY and give yourself EXTRA time if you stop there. Porta-potties are an option if we see any.
WATER: None along 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.