FRIDAY MORNING HIKE - EL ESCORPION PARK - West Hills 🌄

According to the weather forecast, the temps should be cooler this Friday. Yay!

El Escorpion Park is a good destination for walkers and hikers. The park offers a variety of trails and routes suitable for all activity levels, whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike.
On the opposite side of Vanowen St. is access to the Pressman Trail.

Most of our group hikes will be between 4-5 miles long and will last about two hours, but you have an option to make the hike longer.

Our group have experienced hikers and others who would like to walk at a leisurely pace. In order to accommodate everyone, we may have two groups. You decide!

PLEASE know your limitations.
PLEASE bring plenty of water and wear hiking boots.
Doggies on leashes are always welcome.

LOCATION : EL ESCORPION PARK TRAILHEAD
ADDRESS : 24499 Vanowen St., West Hills
MEET at the Trailhead at 9:00 am - We leave at 9:05 am

DIRECTIONS: Take the 101 Freeway to Valley Circle. Go North to Vanowen St., and turn left. You will pass a shopping center on the left. Parking is free on the street. Meet at the Trailhead at 9:00 am - We leave at 9:05 am

If you have any questions please feel free to call me @ 818-999-1257 or 818-238-7126.

CHIPPING IN: Our group has been around for a while. This is a good sign, because there must be a reason that we are still going strong.

As you know it costs $$ to belong to Meetup. They keep raising the dues. They know that we have no choice.

Anytime, that you feel that it is time to chip in, please do so.
It is 100% voluntary.

Everyone is welcome, no matter what!!!
If you have any questions please feel free to call me @ 818-999-1257 or 818-238-7126.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders or guides. The function of the organizers or hosts are only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for an event (and their guest) is responsible for his or her own safety.
By attending a hike, or any other event organized by the San Fernando Valley Day Hikers Meetup group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity, and you are releasing the San Fernando Valley Day Hikers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries., Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
Please see Meetup's Terms of Service, especially paragraph 6:
https://www.meetup.com/terms/