Santa Monica Hiking Club

Name: PARKER MESA OVERLOOK / FOOD AT "BACK ON THE BEACH"
Start: 2013-03-17T17:00:00Z
Location: LOS LIONES DRIVE

PARKER MESA OVERLOOK / FOOD AT "BACK ON THE BEACH"

Mar 17, 2013 · 10:00 AM
LOS LIONES DRIVE

HIKE TO PARKER MESA OVERLOOK

AWESOME VIEWS OF THE CITY AND OCEAN BELOW FROM SANTA MONICA TO PALOS VERDES,

This is a MODERATE HIKE / 6 miles roundtrip / 1100 ft elevation gain (KINDA STEEP AT FIRST )

NO rock-climbing... NO poison oak... NO rabid dingoes !!!

LA MARATHON THIS WEEKEND

ROADS CLOSED FROM DODGER STADIUM TO THE SANTA MONICA PIER

YOU'LL HAVE TO TAKE THE 405 TO SUNSET

OR THE 10 FWY TO PCH TO SUNSET

***** GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME *****

click here: MAP OF THE STUPID LA MARATHON ROUTE

GOOGLE MAP of the hike

MEET on front of gate entrance to park on Los Liones. Leaving at 10:15AM SHARP!!!.

If you're running late.... you can catch up (we'll be staying at the peak for a while)

Bring at least 1 qt of water

GOOGLE MAP

TO THE Hike: the turn to Los Liones is on Sunset; approx 1/4 mile from PCH. Turn left if you came from PCH, or turn right if you came from Pacific Palisades. PLENTY OF PARKING ON LOS LIONES.

Back on the Beach 445 Pacific Coast hwy is approx 2.8 miles back towards Santa Monica from PCH and Sunset, on the beach side. You'll have to PAY for parking in one of the many lots near the restaurant and the ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE

MAP TO BACK ON THE BEACH

SORRY... NOT A DOG FRIENDLY HIKE

INFO MAY BE UPDATED DURING THE WEEK....

VIDEOS OF LAST COUPLE OF HIKES:

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AgapeSoul S.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US ON THIS HIKE!!!

I really appreciate you all making it with all of the LA Marathon hubbub going on! And making this first lead super awesome and fun!!!

Thank you to those who joined us for Back on the Beach and the surprise BIRTHDAY cake!

xoxo
Nancy

5 · March 17, 2013
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- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Brent!!! THANK YOU! Thank you! For helping me make this hike such a success!!! And thank you thank you for CAKE!!!
  
  2 · March 17, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Thank you Yanti! I'm having a get together next Sunday at 3 would love it if you can make it. Email me for more info!
  
  2 · March 17, 2013
- Alejandro
  
  Thank you Fearless Leader for leading us thru the fog and beautiful greenery!!!
  
  3 · March 17, 2013
- Jim
  
  Great job Nancy and Brent!
  
  3 · March 17, 2013
- Larry T
  
  yeah, great job!!! And happy birthday Nancy!!
  
  1 · March 19, 2013
Larry T

Thank you Nancy. I had a great time and got a good workout.

0 · March 18, 2013
Mandy

Inspite of the weather, it was a beautiful hike with beautiful people.
Enjoyed it, thanx-a-bunch!=)

0 · March 18, 2013
Renee

Great workout and always a fun group to be with. Nancy and Brent did a great job with keeping the herd alive and together. ;0
Missed the view a sunny day would have brought, but enjoyed the coolness that the exertion brought.

2 · March 18, 2013
Rimona

nice hike. Great workout.

1 · March 18, 2013
GERN B.

I'm sorry I didn't make it because my friend who I don't like told me it was time change week again so my watch was wrong and I'm still in a jail in Alaska and my foot hurts and a can't spel

2 · March 17, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Oh Gern....! :-/
  
  0 · March 18, 2013
Doug N.

I am sure it was great as always!

0 · March 18, 2013
Jim

Great hike. Even though visibility was like 10 feet, the trail and length of the hike was just right. Great people too!

0 · March 17, 2013
Fred

Bummer about the view. And, sorry I missed lunch, Santa Monica was too chaotic to deal with.

0 · March 17, 2013
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- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Fred! There was absolutely no traffic on pch! I live right on Santa Monica and bundy... No traffic!
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  We missed you!
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
- Fred
  
  Uploading some of the pics now. I overshot on PCH and once you go to Ocean there was literally no way to get back, it was a mess up there.
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
Liz K.

It was a great foggy hike. Thank you Nancy and Brent, and the restaurant was great. We had our own private room...for those of you that missed today. Next time we'll eat out on the sand on a sunny day.

1 · March 17, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Xoxo Liz!!! Looking forward to seeing you on another hike!
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
Claudio

sorry Nancy, too much green beer last nite :(

1 · March 17, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Boo! Claudio!!! I went out as well, but I still made it!!!
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
jane

Sorry...I missed the hike this morning.. went out last night until 3 am

0 · March 17, 2013
Lynda

I hiked BTN yesterday...and did the lower trail water route all 10 miles. My foot is saying no hiking today. I so hate to miss out. ... :-(

0 · March 17, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  :( see you next time!!! Or next Sunday!
  
  1 · March 17, 2013
AgapeSoul S.

Roads clear from 405 to sunset

0 · March 17, 2013
A former member

sorry went hiking Thurs and have a stiff leg - will join next time!

0 · March 17, 2013
A former member

I have an impromptu gig to do today so I can't make it:(
Be careful with the marathon traffic and have a great time everyone!
Happy St. Pat's Day!

1 · March 17, 2013
wendy

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0 · March 15, 2013
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- wendy
  
  Sorry to have had to cancel... So bummed out. But got too much on my plate, e.g. taxes and a meeting for work on Monday make it really impossible... Hope to join u guys next time!!
  
  1 · March 16, 2013
- Joe
  
  We're dropping like flies :o
  
  1 · March 16, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Boo... :(
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
- wendy
  
  Yeah.. Unfortunately this 'fly' is flying south on Sunday marathon day! Joe, have a wonderful Sunday in spite of working!
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
Eric B

I can't make this hike, but I'm thrilled to see our new hike leader stepping up to the plate to lead all the lost souls desperately yearning and crying out for freedom from their cubicles and meaningless weekend couch sessions. Too dramatic?!? Well, lets just say that Nancy rocks! You go girl!

2 · March 16, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Aww....thanks Eric!!!
  
  0 · March 17, 2013
Liz K.

I hope David Condon shows up because he signs up for all my groups and never shows....Sorry, So Nancy you should fill his spot with a wait list person. Just a suggestion.

1 · March 16, 2013
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- ! That JOHN G.
  
  Good point... Now that you mentioned it ...
  
  1 · March 16, 2013
- ! That JOHN G.
  
  Solved
  
  1 · March 16, 2013
- Liz K.
  
  Thanks John. Coz it just happened again today on one of my hikes. Another friend noticed it too. And I thought your gone? We'll miss you tomorrow.
  
  3 · March 16, 2013
Ann Z

Sorry, have to cancel it, have business trip on Monday.

0 · March 16, 2013
jane

Hi! Can I carpool with anyone, that is coming fr the Valley?

0 · March 16, 2013
Helen

Have to skip this one...see you guys next time!

0 · March 16, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  :( see you Helen!
  
  0 · March 16, 2013
Kamran

Any idea what time we'll be done with the hike?

0 · March 16, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Trying to get to Back on the Beach by 3... Depends on breaks we take.
  
  0 · March 16, 2013
Amy

Am going to do the hike with a friend who needs to start a little later - maybe see you at the top!

1 · March 16, 2013
farzan

it will be nice that good people like you on the attending list who knows is not attending anymore, by taking your name off the list, the waitlis will move up. not to mention that our show ratio will be higher too. justlike carpooling. who wants to carpool?

0 · March 15, 2013
- Ann Z
  
  Where do u live? Can we car pool if u live near Beverly shipping center in Los angeles
  
  0 · March 16, 2013
- farzan
  
  valencia
  
  0 · March 16, 2013
Ann Z

I like car pool. Who is live close to me? I live near Beverly shipping center in Los angeles

0 · March 16, 2013
Rimona

oops, I remove my plus one by mistake.

0 · March 16, 2013
Joe

No go no mo... have to work :(

0 · March 15, 2013
Nancy F

Gern, I know you are having some issues but when you get out of the Alaskan jail, would you please make John schedule some hikes on Saturdays? I don't care what you have to do to him to make him do it...just do it, ok???

2 · March 15, 2013
Rimona

If I remember correctly, we park on the street and it's free??

0 · March 14, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  There is the street or the two small lots. Yes, parking is free.
  
  1 · March 15, 2013
GERN B.

i stuck a shampoo bottle in my eye and now i cant hear anything out of it and my hair is still dirty so i dont think i can come besides im in alaska in jail and i dont have a car and my shoes fell off

0 · March 13, 2013
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- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Wow Gern. That sucks. I hope you make bail, dude. Maybe we'll see ya next time.
  
  0 · March 13, 2013
- Joe
  
  I have a shampoo bottle you can use. I can hear just fine out of it.
  
  1 · March 13, 2013
- GERN B.
  
  doesnt anybody care about my shoes?
  
  0 · March 13, 2013
- Liz K.
  
  I'm sure some Handsome jail mate will loan you his shoes, and then some.
  
  3 · March 14, 2013
- Joe
  
  I only care if they were wingtips.
  
  0 · March 14, 2013
- ! That JOHN G.
  
  Gern... I hope you get outta jail, buy some shoes and do the hike... you've been a lot more fun now that you don't BITE people any more!!!
  
  5 · March 14, 2013
- Rimona
  
  Cool someone is breaking out of jail just to hike with us! LOL
  
  3 · March 14, 2013
- GERN B.
  
  i havent bitten anyone in over 3 months except for my mom but she deserved it for selling my favorite lederhosen
  
  2 · March 15, 2013
Andrea

John - Don't know if you realize that the LA Marathon is this Sunday, and runs down San Vicente. Depending on the time that you plan to go to the Brentwood Mart, it may be difficult to cross Sunset, as this is part of the Marathon course. Have fun on the hike. Hope to hike with you guys again soon! :-)

0 · March 11, 2013
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- ! That JOHN G.
  
  changed the food place and updated... thanx!!!
  
  1 · March 11, 2013
- Andrea
  
  You're welcome! "Stupid" Marathon Course - cute -haha!!
  
  2 · March 11, 2013
- Larry T
  
  Agree: "Stupid Marathon" !!
  
  1 · March 12, 2013
- Larry T
  
  St.Patricks Day and Los Angeles is having a marathon instead of a St.Patricks Day Parade. Clueless.
  
  0 · March 14, 2013
- Joe
  
  Maybe we should hike along the marathon route, and hand the runners green beer.
  
  1 · March 14, 2013
A former member

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3 · March 11, 2013
- GERN B.
  
  i can see the air
  
  2 · March 13, 2013
Joe

Anyone know if there is cell reception there? I'm on call again and even though it's rare to get called in on Sundays, I may need to skidaddle.

0 · March 12, 2013
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- AgapeSoul S.
  
  I have Sprint. It's a little spotty for me, but texts generally come through.
  
  0 · March 12, 2013
- Joe
  
  OK, Thanks! I have Verizon.
  
  0 · March 12, 2013
- Liz K.
  
  Coastal hikes usually get reception. And Verizon should be fine. My Att is a joke and a half most of the time.
  
  0 · March 13, 2013
A former member

Sorry I will miss out...enjoy!

0 · March 12, 2013
Larry T

Who's leading this hike?

0 · March 11, 2013
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- ! That JOHN G.
  
  Nancy (Agape Soul)
  
  0 · March 11, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Me!
  
  2 · March 12, 2013
- Larry T
  
  This should be interesting
  
  1 · March 12, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Like.... How so?? Because it st. patty's day and I'm going to have hats and beads and glasses and fuzzy green headbands for everyone to wear?
  
  0 · March 12, 2013
- Joe
  
  Oh yeah... better wear orange.. I mean green.
  
  0 · March 12, 2013
Karen

Just saw this.....hope I can join.

1 · March 12, 2013
GERN B.

will there be bears on the hike? once a bear bit me in a special place and now i cant ride a bike

2 · March 11, 2013
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- ! That JOHN G.
  
  where is the special place???
  
  0 · March 11, 2013
- GERN B.
  
  in the mountains
  
  0 · March 11, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  On your foot? You know they have the hand cranky bikes too- ya know?
  
  0 · March 11, 2013
- GERN B.
  
  my bajingos. Now i have a metal plate where my bajingos used to be so its hard to balance on a bike seat without falling off and hitting my face on a fire hydrant again
  
  3 · March 12, 2013
- AgapeSoul S.
  
  Oh... So sorry....
  
  1 · March 12, 2013
Claudio

I've never done this one, can't wait! :)

1 · March 12, 2013
! That JOHN G.

DOH!!! LA Marathon...

http://www.lamarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013_LAM_8.5X11_Coursemap_final_outlined.pdf

0 · March 11, 2013
Liz K.

Sounds great! Missed you all yesterday.

3 · March 11, 2013