Perfect Weather Hike in Griffith Park! βοΈππ»ββοΈ π ππ½ββοΈ
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Come join the Perfect Weather Hike in Griffith Park every Saturday (location or route varies). Join us on this friendly social hike, with optional plank challenge at the vista viewpoint / helipad. Followed by optional breakfast/lunch at the Village Bakery and Cafe.
Moderate hike on the main fire roads with Tiffany or option for advanced inclines with Gary.
Trail Is a roughly a 4.5 mile 10,000 step loop on mostly fire roads. Distance varies depending on trail variations. Weβll have views across the city to the Pacific Ocean, Griffith Observatory, downtown LA. As well as North East over Brubank and Glandale
Core Loop:
Cadman trail to 5-Points (Approx 1 mile, 25 minutes, 475ft elevation gain),
Beacon Hill option,
Helipad/ Vista Viewpoint (Approx .5 mile 150ft elevation gain),
Glendale Peak option,
Cedar Grove loop,
down Commonwealth and through neighborhood back to the cars. Via Cromwell (mild incline) or option Via Parva past Disney House (steep).
Steady incline approx 700ft elevation gain in the first hour - challenging for beginners but worth it! Weβll gather at each split in the trail to make sure all are accounted for.
Dog friendly π. Just remember there are coyotes and rattlesnakes (summer) in the park.
Meet afterwards at Village Bakery and Cafe
3119 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Like all meetups, hike at your own risk. You are responsible for your own well-being. Please bring water, wear sunscreen and proper shoes.
Facebook group
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1608982546701615/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Meeting point is in a residential neighborhood with street parking.
There is NO restroom on this hike. The nearest is at the Griffith park Southern Railway by the Griffith Park Cafe on Crystal Springs Drive. If you arrive early, Itβs a 15 minute roundtrip walk to the restroom.
Hike will be cancelled in the event of rain and soggy trails or severe heat advisories.
