Name: 12 Mile Mud Run, Hollywood Sign loop.
Start: 2012-12-01T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2012-12-01T11:00:00-08:00
Location: Los Feliz Village Coffee Bean

I had an overwhelming demand for a hike in the rain. This is going to take 4-5 hours. Wear dry-fit clothes or run in a poncho - Northwest style. Actually, there won't be much running in the mud.

Parking: If you are not familiar with Los Feliz Village parking or are concerned about the distance, park across from the Greek Theater at the marked trailhead. This is 1 mile from Coffee Bean. We will meet you at trailhead about 8:15.

Parking is on side streets only, as Los Felix is free from permits. Hillhurst and Coffee Bean do not permit parking for sufficient time.

Here is a picture of the Aberdeen Trailhead across from the Greek Theater:

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Hike 10 miles from the Greek Theater, or meet me at Coffee Bean in Los Feliz Village for a 12 mile hike.

12 Mile Hike to Hollywood sign, on Ridge Trail. 3 hour jog or 4.5 hour walk - move at your own pace. This is an intermediate hike, so we won't be making many stops. This will be on trails, so running shoes are preferable to hiking boots.

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Bring 2 liters of water, a hat, and sunscreen.

We will take a loop from Los Feliz Village. We will walk 1 mile to Aberdeen Trial, transition to Hogback Trail, and then detour to Mt. Hollywood for a first stop.

Then, we will go down to the Ridge Trail to Mount Lee - Hollywood Sign - for a second stop.

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Then, we will go along the Mulholland Trail fire road, to Mulhulland Highway, and up the dirt ramp towards Mount Hollywood. We will skirt the peak to make a full loop going around the Observatory.

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Above is a picture of the back side of Griffith Observatory. Taking the crossroads East goes back to the Vermont/Hillhurst park entrance. Breaking to the West is Western/Fern Dell, which adds another mile.

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