Advanced Hiking Los Angeles

June Hike: A Serene Summer Escape (Arroyo Seco)

Step into a serene summer escape along the trails of Arroyo Seco near Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This easy, lesser-known path winds through lush greenery and shaded canopies, offering a peaceful retreat from the summer heat. As we stroll beneath the trees, you may even catch a glimpse of gentle waterfalls—if there’s still water flowing—adding a refreshing touch to the journey. **Hike Details:** Distance: Approximately 4 to 8 miles Difficulty: Easy, with minimal elevation gain **What to Bring:** * Comfortable hiking shoes * Water * Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen A perfect opportunity to slow down, enjoy nature, and connect with others in a calm, refreshing setting. **Meeting Point:** We will meet at the Altadena Drive Trailhead (please refer to the uploaded map for the exact location). **Parking:** Parking is available near 895 W Altadena Drive, Altadena. You may also find street parking in the surrounding neighborhood—please be sure to read all posted signs and enforcement rules carefully. We will gather at the Altadena Drive Trailhead. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Wednesday Warriors: 7.0 Mile Urban Hike, El Sereno, Elephant Hill/Paradise Hill

Come join us for a FAST-paced 7.0 mile urban hike starting in South Pasadena, across the newly opened trails of Elephant Hill in El Sereno, to the incredible views from Paradise Hill. Enjoy the interesting neighborhood vibes, the cooler evening air, and the spectacular setting sun. **NOTE**: Before signing up, be sure to review the safety guidelines and policies below, including the 'No Crashing'/'Guests Must Also Sign Up' policy and the 'Timeframe for Cancelling an RSVP/Signup' policy. **LEVEL**: Advanced/Fast for speed (approximately 17-18 mins per mile), a few staircases, and some long street inclines, otherwise moderate plus. We are a friendly group that loves to socialize and encourages newcomers, but please note that moderate+ level of cardio fitness and fast walking speed are required. **LENGTH**: 7.0 miles, a few staircases, and some long street inclines. Elevation gain is 900ft. Approximately 2:15 hours. **SPEED**: Advanced/Fast speed of approximately 17-18 mins per mile. We will try to take a quick pause to re-group at the top of stairs and steep hills but our regulars like to keep up a good solid fast pace of about 17-18 minutes per mile. There will be no sweep, so bring your phone for navigation just in case you fall behind or want to leave early. **BRING**: *Flashlight (with a red, yellow or orange light)*, exercise outfit, workout shoes, and sufficient water. **MEETING POINT**: We will meet for introductions at 6:00 pm at the corner of Via Del Rey and Camino Verde (as a reference, use 401 Camino Verde, South Pasadena, 91030), and take off sharply at 6.05 pm. **RESTROOMS**: Only random Port-a-Potties that we might come across along the route). **PARKING**: Free street parking on Via Del Rey and Camino Verde. Parking at your own risk. **'NO CRASHING'/'GUESTS MUST ALSO SIGN UP':** All participants MUST sign up through the Meetup app and check in with the leader upon arrival. If someone is a bringing a guest, then that guest MUST also sign up as well through the Meetup app *before* the hike if space is available. There are NO exceptions. The waitlist, if any, generally clears in order. Members with a good attendance record and a posted picture (LA Hiking Group rule) may get some priority. **CANCELLING AN RSVP/SIGNUP**: Please sign up only if you think there's a realistic chance that you will make the hike. If folks sign up and then decide that they can't make it, please be sure to change your RSVP to "Not Going" at least 24-36 hours before the scheduled time for the hike in order: (1) allow me to more accurately predict the number of participants on the hike, and (2) allow people on the waitlist to join the hike within a reasonable amount of time of the hike. Waiting until the last minute to cancel (or simply not showing up) is not fair to me and to other LA Hiking members. **PROFILE NAME AND PIC**: Be sure to update your profile to indicate at least your first name, and include a picture showing your face, per group policy. This is for your safety and to discourage non-signed-up crashers. **LIABILITY**: The organizer is an untrained and unpaid volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full and total responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries and health issues, assessing all risks, for any material losses, for falling behind, and for getting lost. Each member fully releases the host from any and all liability.

TGIF Full Moon Hike Blue Moon

**## Details** **TGIF Full Moon Friday Night Hike to Mt Hollywood** **Blue Moon** **Intermediate level - elevation gain 1200 feet.** **Pot luck dinner party at the top! Bring your favorite dish or specialty.** **5 miles round trip - not a beginner hike however beginners have been known to make it, nonetheless. No child left behind....** **NOTICE\*****\***********\*****We will meet at 6:30 at the STEPS of Parking Lot #2 (the Merry Go Round parking lot) - North end of the lot.**** **Hike on various trails and roads to get to the top where we have picnic tables at Mt. Hollywood.** **We will share the food we bring at the top.** **This will be a 3 plus hour event. We should be back to the parking lot by 10:00 PM. OK to leave early if you know the way back.** **Dogs Ok, owners must ne on leash** **DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.** **Lee Zebold, Eagle Lightning and Scott Hathaway** **Hike Leaders/Coordinators**

Mandeville Canyon Trail

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Perfect Weather Hike in Griffith Park! ☀️🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋 🙋🏽‍♂️

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 helipad. Followed by optional lunch at the Village Bakery and cafe. Trail Is a roughly a 4.5 mile 10,000 step loop on mostly fire roads. Distance varies depending on trail variations. We’ll have views across the city to the Pacific Ocean, Griffith Observatory, downtown LA... Moderate pace with Tiffany on the main fire roads or faster pace on advanced inclines with Marvin and Gary. Route varies: Cadman trail to 5-Points, Beacon Hill, Helipad, Glendale Peak, often Cedar Grove and back to the cars. Steady incline approx 700ft elevation gain in the first hour - challenging for beginners but worth it! We’ll gather at each split in the trail to make sure all are accounted for. Dog friendly 🐕. Just remember there are coyotes in the park. Rattlesnake season! 🐍 They like to sun on the trails. Do not approach and steer clear if any are on the path. Meet after 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 This is a residential neighborhood. 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, It’s a 15 minute roundtrip walk to the restroom. Hike will be cancelled in the event of rain and soggy trails or severe heat advisories.

Hike: Vasquez Rocks with potluck afterwards (Agua Dulce, Ca)

Alright Meetup people, if you’re into hiking to unusual spots or have never seen these rock formations in person then this hike is for you. Let’s hike around the Vasquez Rocks out in Santa Clarita. This site has been featured in many movies, TV shows, commercials, etc. Here is a link to a YouTube video about this place, so you can get a sense of what to expect. (https://youtu.be/T_IPXzl1ORU). I will also upload a couple of photos of this place. After the hike we will have a small potluck, so bring an item to share (this is optional). So join me on this adventure, because I promise you this will be more exciting than ice fishing in Alaska. Info on the hike itself: -length: 2.6 miles -Rated as Moderate -Elevation Gain: (I don’t know) -Route Type: Loop -Are dogs allowed? Yes, but on a leash. -Will you have fun? Yes, of course Person in charge: -Your fearless leader: Nestor Q. -I didn’t choose the meetup life, the meetup life chose me. Driving to the event: -I promise to fill this out The Official Meetup Spot -Let’s hope I remember to fill this out I will upload the following documents: (a) The Official Plan of Action (b) The Official Checklist (c) List of people banned from my events (d) A photo of the Official Meetup spot. What to bring: -A positive attitude (mandatory) -Optional - Potluck item -Hiking shoes or shoes with good grip -Gloves to get a good grip -Read over the Official Checklist -A lunch, drink, snacks -A light sweater (in case it’s windy and cold) -Sunscreen -Bug spray -Save the date more details to come out -Long live this meetup group -We need more Meetup organizers - sign up today. -You’re not alone, you just haven’t met the right people. -Nostradamus had a vision of this event when he took his hot girlfriend to see some unusual rock formations back in 1588 A.D. -Share the event with your friends, coworkers, neighbors, siblings, Zoom pals, roommates, mailman, Instagram followers, bartender, bank teller, waiter, hair stylist/ barber, Starbucks barista, TikTok followers, step-brothers and step-sisters, cashier, pets, cousins, exes, etc. **Past meetup performance is not indicative of future results**

Founders Night: Santa Monica Hiking Club Powered by Pacific Social Club

Join us for an exclusive evening at The Lincoln Venice bringing together members of the Santa Monica Hiking Club, Pacific Social Club, and an incredible community of active, social, and ambitious people from across Los Angeles. This special Founders Night is designed to celebrate the launch of a new kind of social experience — one focused on genuine connection, wellness, adventure, and elevated community events. Guests will enjoy: • Exclusive wellness gifts and experiences • Recovery and lifestyle activations from premium wellness partners • Curated social atmosphere at one of Venice’s best venues • Opportunity to meet entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and active locals • Music, drinks, great energy, and meaningful connections Featured wellness partners and surprise giveaways will be announced leading up to the event. Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, meet inspiring people, or simply experience a fun and elevated night out in Venice, this is the perfect opportunity to be part of something special from the beginning. Space is limited and early ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Dress Code: Elevated Casual / Venice Chic Location: The Lincoln Venice 21+ Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989432817110?aff=oddtdtcreator

Griffith Park Hike to Mt. Hollywood @ Merry Go Round Lot

This hike is to Mt. Hollywood, about 5 miles/1600 feet elevation gain. This hike is @ 2 hours Legend for hikes: These hikes run year 'round every Tuesday. In the leader's (subjective) mind, the hikes are generally easiest the first Tuesday of the month and most challenging the last Tuesday of the month, with everything progressive in between. Beginners are encouraged to come to the first Tuesday of the month. Beginners will receive doses of encouragement the second Tuesday of the month to keep up if unable. The 3-4-5 Tuesdays of the month it is expected anyone that can't keep up with the leader will turn back. No animals allowed on hike The fine print: Wildlife (snakes, bobcats, mountain lions etc) seen in the park, be aware of your surroundings and stay alert at all times. We do start ON TIME, no matter how much traffic is on the freeways, inside the park, including if our parking lots are being used by movie crews. Allow yourself enough time for any unexpected surprises. Bring Along: Hiking boots and at least 1 Liter Water. Layered clothing in case it's cold. Long pants in case it's hot, to prevent being bitten by insects. Mosquito and tick spray are recommended. No bright (white) flashlights (it ruins night vision). Red, Blue flashlights are o.k. If you get to the lot after we meet (we start on time!), Sierra Club hikes start at 7:00PM on the opposite end of the lot (next to the stone steps). This hike is to Mt. Hollywood, about 5 miles/1200 feet. From 134 Freeway: (Note, if you are not familiar with Griffith Park Drive, this is a dark single lane route. You are better off taking I5 directions) Exit Forest Lawn. (If coming from Westbound go straight, from Eastbound, Go Right). Make a left on Zoo Drive. Make a right hand turn on Griffith Park Drive. Road weaves through Griffith Park. Continue on road until you hit Crystal Springs Road. Make a right hand turn on Crystal Springs. There's no street sign at the next stop sign. Look for the sign in the median stating "Merry-Go-Round Parking" with an arrow, follow the arrow. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot, this is Lot 1. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) which will take you to Parking Lot 2. This is the parking lot where we meet. We meet next to the driveway that takes you down to parking Lot 3. From Interstate 5 (either direction) Go West on Los Feliz. Make a right on Riverside drive into Griffith Park. Go two stop signs and make a left turn. Continue up the road. The road forces you to make a sharp right hand turn into a parking lot. Go through the parking lot. You'll hit a small dark road (it's lit if it's daylight savings time) for a short period of time, followed by a brightly lit lot. Park in the back of the lot (the part you entered in). Meet at the back of the lot, where the driveway to the lower part of the lot is. It's close to the "No Practice Driving Allowed" sign is. Where to meet: See above. If you know the park well, it is Merry Go Round Lot #2, just at the path to the lower lot. If you'd like a visual, here is a map. CLICK ( http://files.meetup.com/262967/PL#2.jpg ) for Visual Map of Driving Directions from Ranger Station Put these coordinates in google maps for exact directions from your location: 34.133525 -118.284731

No Hike! Happy Memorial Day

**Greetings!** No hike today as I take a three day weekend...you do the same....and see you next week! Cynthia

Tallest Trees Sequoia & Hot springs June 19th-22nd

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Hollywood Sign Hike - Out & Back via Brush Canyon Trail (~7 Mi, Moderate Pace)

Join us for a fun hike to one of the most iconic landmarks in California — the **Hollywood Sign!** We’ll hike above the sign for stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles, then make our way in front of it for those classic photo moments. **Note:** * Please arrive **10–15 minutes early** to find parking. * This is a **moderate-paced hike** — not a race but expect a steady climb to the top. **Meeting Point**: Parking lot at Brush Canyon Trailhead, 2974 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 **Parking**: Free lot — *porta potties available* **Difficulty**: Moderate **Distance / Elevation**: \~7 miles total, with approximately **1,200+ ft** of cumulative elevation gain. **Essentials:** * 2+ liters of water * Snacks or light breakfast * Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) * Comfortable hiking shoes **Route:** We’ll start from the **Brush Canyon Trailhead** near the parking lot and follow the trail north toward **Mt. Lee Drive**. Once we reach the top, we’ll turn right on Mt. Lee Drive to hike **above the Hollywood Sign** — a perfect spot for photos and a quick break. Then we’ll descend the road to reach the **front of the sign** before returning via the same route back to the trailhead. **Note on Punctuality & RSVP:** Please be on time — we’ll wait up to 5 minutes past the start. If you’re running late, you can post your ETA in the event discussion, but the group may still begin without you. If your plans change, please update your RSVP — it helps us know who to expect on the trail. **Disclaimer & Safety Notice:** Not So Casual Hikes are challenging outings designed for hikers in strong shape who know their limits and show up prepared. Organizers are volunteers—not guides—and cannot be responsible for your pace, navigation, or safety. We hike at a steady pace and the group may spread out. Please be prepared to navigate independently if you fall behind, though we’ll aim to check in at major junctions when possible. By signing up, you accept full responsibility for your fitness, gear, hydration, and navigation, and agree to hold harmless the Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and fellow participants for any incidents or injuries. Participation also means you agree to Meetup’s Terms of Service. Hiking carries inherent risks, including trip/fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak, ticks, snakes, coyotes, or mountain lions. Be prepared for sun exposure, heat, or marine layer conditions depending on the day.

Mount Wilson via Little Santa Anita Canyon [Hard] *POSTPONED*