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🚴 5/30 SAT 8:30 AM | KEN BURTON (ALTADENA) | BLACKISH BLUE LEVEL 🚴

**Distance 15+ miles // Elevation 2800+ feet** We will climb up Brown Mountain to the saddle, then continue climbing up Brown Mountain to the Ken Burton Trailhead, before descending either Ken Burton or back down to the saddle and taking El Prieto. The Ken Burton Loop in the San Gabriel Mountains is a breathtaking and challenging 14–15 mile route that rewards riders with a rich mix of terrain, history, and scenery. It begins with a steady climb up Brown Mountain. From there, you connect to the crux of the ride: the Ken Burton descent—a rugged singletrack carved into the side of Brown Mountain. This iconic trail includes over 20 steep, exposed switchbacks that demand technical finesse, culminating in the poignant Ken Burton memorial overlook. After conquering the fast, rocky descent, the route winds into the Gabe­rielino Canyon bottom, where a scenic, sometimes loose riverbed trail leads you back to the JPL/Altadena trailhead. The El Prieto Loop, sometimes referred to as ‘JPL’ because of its proximity to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is one of many options for epic riding in the San Gabes. El Prieto means “The Dark One” in Spanish. The name comes from an early homesteader in 1865 named Robert Owen, an African American, who settled there and became a staple of the developing community. After his death, John and Owen Brown, two brothers and prominent abolitionists who fought for the Union, built a cabin on the adjacent land. Their charisma and love for nature helped to cultivate the mountain community. The peak above El Prieto is named after the Brown boys and Owen’s grave is still visible in El Prieto Canyon. **ADVANCED BLUE** *You have a strong understanding and practice with braking, shifting, cornering, and descending skills. You can navigate variable terrain at a good pace. You are confident and comfortable riding singletrack trails and can easily navigate roots, rocks, mud, sand, and creek crossings. You are capable of a front wheel and rear wheel lift and can put the two together to navigate over obstacles. You are fairly confident on steep climbs and descents, but you may walk sections on Black or Double Black trails.* **[LINK TO RIDE LEVEL CHART FOR MORE DETAILS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lK2QCFW94SM-J3m2cUEvDxXYxsdsMSkvypyenjK2oq8/edit?usp=sharing)** **LIABILITY RELEASE & WAIVER** *If you are new to AMTR, please bring a signed and completed waiver to the ride for the ride leader or email it to: AMTR.Meetup@gmail.com. You will be asked to sign a Waiver if you do not have one on file with us. If you refuse to sign, you will not be allowed to join the meetup event.* **[READ, SIGN, AND EMAIL YOUR WAIVER](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2G2x-3WT9JSdQDOFoEZrtZmtu8sB_BO/view?usp=sharing)** **BIKING ESSENTIALS** *Please bring your own biking essential needs like tools, pump, hydration pack, chain link, gloves, energy gel/bar, snacks, camera, and most importantly a HELMET. Knee and elbow pads are NOT a must, but are suitable for extra protection.* **DISCLAIMER** *The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Volunteers, Ride leaders, and Event Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer(s) is only to organize the meetup. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a ride, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. In addition, you further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Assistant Organizers of the All Mountain Trail Riders Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.*

ACH, AFH, Aliso Canyon to Copper Hills BBQ

Stand Up Comedy Crowd Work Master Class

**Have you ever wondered how Stand Up Comedians create and test out new material?** Now's your chance to be right in the middle of it! On Saturday, May 30, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, you have an opportunity to be part of a Crowd Work Masterclass, where comedians will be both learning from one of the best Crowd Work Comedians in America, **David "Rosie" Rosenberg** and trying out new material on you! This FREE Event has very limited seating and is a one-of-a-kind chance for you to see how Stand Up Comedy gets made! Learn more about the Host, [Stand Up Comedian Mike Chupa](https://www.michaeljchupa.com/comedy)

SATURDAY RIDE WITH THE CANYON CARVER CREW UPTOP ACH

***HOLA, HELLO AND WHASSSUUP.*** ***PLEASE READ DEETS BELOW, I JUST COPIED AND PASTED THAT FROM CASTLE'S GROUP.*** ***EVERYNOW N THEN WE LIKE TO GET TOGETHER WITH THE CANYON CARVER PEOPLE AND RIDE, NICE PEEPS.*** ***HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THIS ONE AMIGOS !*** Let's ride ACH, AFH, 9mile, Aliso Canyon to Lang... We will eat at The Copper Hills BBQ joint and then backtrack to the cul-de-sac. We are meeting in the cul-de-sac at the Shell station at the base of ACH. 4530 Angeles Crest. La Canada, Flintridge CA. 91011. (10am) KSU by 10:15am!!! ***THIS IS A FUN ROUTE, ACH and AFH ARE CLASSICS. AND GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH THEM IN OUR OWN BACK YARD!***

Yoga at Sunset - Summer Series

If you feel like some good ol' stretching would be good for your health, come on by. 1 Hr of yoga. Heal your body. Beginners are welcome. Chat and yoga, or bring headphones. Self teaching yoga diagrams will be provided. bring your own mat, you can also just do it on the grass.

Coffee, Conversation & Art @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

FRIDAY--Easy Night walk around Silverlake

Silverlake can be quite beautiful at night. Walk is mostly easy 2.2 miles RT around the lake. Walk is approx. 1 hour. There is short uphill on this walk--approx. 10 minutes Some members go to the local Oyster bar afterwards. **Rain will cancel walk. Dogs ok as long as on leash.** Parking: Street parking. There is more parking when you park along the lake --along W. Silverlake Dr.

Jeff’s Jazz Jam Sat 6/6 Industry Cafe Culver City 6:30

Come be entertained by Jeff’s Jazz group playing at the Industry Café in Culver City; A friendly, informal venue, serving food and alcohol. The prices are reasonable, and there is no cover charge. It’s a fairly small place with only one room. so It’s not hard to find our group. If you have any questions, leave a comment or you can text Jeff at 310 422-1298

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.

"Route-ed & Rising": A 7.0 Mile Urban Hike Thru Altadena 18 Months Post-Fire

Come join me and our guest hike leader Ann for our next Moderate-Plus urban hike around the streets of Altadena, 18 months after the Eaton fire. We'll continue to explore this beautiful corner of Los Angeles as it rebuilds for the future. We will also check out the newly unveiled art project by Austin Scott, the largest mural in Altadena. **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**: Moderate-Plus speed, some long street inclines. 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, some long street inclines. Elevation gain is 700ft. Approximately 2:30 hours. **SPEED**: Moderate Plus speed. We will try to take a quick pause to re-group at the top of hills. There will be no sweep, so bring your phone for navigation just in case you fall behind or want to leave early. **BRING**: Exercise outfit, workout shoes, and sufficient water. **MEETING POINT**: We will meet for introductions at 8:30 am near 1000 East Altadena Drive, at the corner of East Altadena Drive and Maiden Lane in Altadena, CA, and take off sharply at 8:35 am. **RESTROOMS**: There are none along the way, unless you count any random Port-a-Potties that we might come across along the route. **PARKING**: Free street parking around the intersection of East Altadena Drive and Maiden Lane. 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 still 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. **TIMEFRAME FOR 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.

Trails Cafe Hike to the Griffith Park Observatory and Snack/Light Lunch at Top!

Greetings, Transition To Green Community! We will be returning to our much-beloved meeting spot at the Trails Cafe, and then enjoy a hike up to the Griffith Observatory, a hike our group has done many times before. Remember that all Transition To Green hikes are family-friendly (and for children above the age of eight). We have welcomed pleasant, cooler autumn weather since the end of October, with even a few light showers, and anticipate mild conditions for our November hike, with excellent outdoor conditions expected for our trek in beautiful Griffith Park. We will be meeting in front of the Trails Café on the second Sunday of the month. During the winter months - e.g. January, February, and March, we will meet at 10:00 a.m., and will hit the beautiful nearby trails no later than 10:15 a.m. At our halfway point, at the Griffith Observatory, we will stop for a snack or light early lunch at the Cafe at the End of the Universe, where we've enjoyed some healthful meals during recent hikes, with a newly expanded menu including veggie and vegan options (by request) also available. Please bring a reusable water bottle and wear hiking boots or tennis shoes with good treads on them for gripping the ground. Also, bring a hat or visor in case the Sun decides to beam down on us. Wear some SPF 30 on your skin, especially if you're light-complexioned. You may want to apply some sunblock on your nose to prevent burning there. **Transition To Green isn't liable for you in the city park - Griffith Park area, which includes the hiking trails. You are going at your own risk.** Any questions or concerns, please email through the *Contact Us* tab that appears under "Organizers". Looking forward to visiting with everyone! Best Regards, The Transition To Green (T2G) Team FAQ: What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Parking can sometimes be challenging near the Trails Cafe, so consider carpooling if possible, or else take the Metro Red Line (subway), whose closest stop is at Hollywood and Western, a little less than one mile way from our starting/ending point ( https://media.metro.net/riding_metro/bus_overview/images/802.pdf ) https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/7/3/event_447960883.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/8/8/6/600_465974470.jpeg