griffith park going a different way

Hike Leader : Fearless leader jose

when: June 28, 2009 9:00am

where: griffith park commonwealth entrance

Hiking level: Medium 5 out of 10, 2.5 to 3 hours roundtrip, 6 miles RT, 1100 Ft gain and loss

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I can't get the address right so read the directions

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Directions: From whereever you are get to the 5 freeway and head towards griffith Park.
If you are coming from the south or north, It doesn't matter just
Exit Los Feliz ave.
Turn west, that is left if your coming from the south and right if you are coming from
the north
Drive about A mile and turn right on commonwealth. commonwealth will end in
about a mile and that's where we meet. find a parking spot in the neighborhood and
walk over to the gate

What to bring: Hiking shoes, water, hat, snack, dress for weather

Hike description: Hello All I will be taking a route that I am not used to taking. But I used to take this
trail all the time. We will be taking trails and roads to get to the top of Mount hollywood
and we will see griffith parks cedar pine forrest. The trails we will take take are not easy but not difficult
either all medium level. just the the right level of excercise and it won't be boring.
we will start on easy roads to warm us up and then to the bird sanctuary trail.
the trail is easy and wide but not for anyone afraid of heights.
then we go on the medium level trails to get to mount hollywood.
then we go back on fireroads the easy way til we get to the hardest trail of the day.
whicj is just before we get to our cars and head home.
email me if you have questions

Fearless leader jose