We will take a 5 mile/800ft hike to Glendale Peak. This hike is @ 90 minutes.

The fine print:
Wildlife (snakes, bobcats, mountain lions etc) seen in the park, be aware of your surroundings and stay alert at all times. Polite dogs on leashes are allowed. If you plan on bringing a dog, please email the organizer beforehand.

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 Tuesday's of the month it is expected anyone that can't keep up with the leader will turn back

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 tic spray (available at Sports Chalet) are recommended.

No bright (white) flashlights please. Red, Blue flashlights are ok.

If you get to the lot after we meet, Sierra Club hikes start at 7:00PM on the opposite end of the lot.
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.

Directions:

4730 Crystal Springs Dr (MapQuest or Yahoo! Maps)
134 Westbound (From Eagle Rock/Pasadena Area): Stay in the far right lane as if you are getting on Interstate 5. The Zoo Drive exit is almost hidden at the I5/134 Interchange. Exit Zoo Drive and proceed on the road, underneath the freeway, and make a left at the first stop sign (Western Heritage Way). At the fourth stop sign, make a right hand turn. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand 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 at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

134 Eastbound (From Burbank area): Exit Victory and make a right hand turn. Make a left hand turn into Griffith Park. Go five stop signs. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand 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 at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

From Interstate 5 (either direction)
Go West on Los Feliz. Make a right on Crystal Springs and 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 at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

Where to meet: 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.

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/griffith/griffith_park_map.html

Hike leader: Fearless leader Jose

Ok doing this great hike later in the day so it will be cooler.

*******Also no bathrooms on the trail, only porta-potties and those are smelly, so go
to the bathroom before you get there********

when: Sunday august 9, 4:00pm
meet at del cerro park in rancho palos verdes

what to bring: hiking shoes, snack, water, hat, sunblock, and dress for weather

Hike level: medium 1100 feet elevation gain and loss, 7 miles roundtrip, mostly fireroads
upside down hike. 3 1/2 hours

Directions: from the 405 freeway exit crenshaw, head south til it ends at del cerro park.
You will be on Crenshaw for a long time as del cerro park is on top of the hill straight ahead.

from the 110 freeway exit pacific coast highway head west, at crenshaw turn south til
creshaw ends at del cerro park.

it is closer from 110 freeway.
we meet at del cerro park

Hike description: We will start this hike at the top at rancho palos verdes in del cerro park.
we will walk down fireroads and streets and trails til we make it to smugglers cove.
we will rest have our snacks and head back up to the cars. This is an upside down hike.
which means we walk down to the destination and climb up to get back to the cars
. It may seem easy on the way down, but once we start climbing back up,
you will get a big workout. And you have no choice to get that workout. The car is on top and you are
not going home til you get to the top.
Kids allowed, but you are responsible for them.

email me if you have questions
rain cancels, I will check the weather reports and decide the day before whether to cancel

Fearless leader Jose

We'll do our traditional semi beginner hike. It's a semi hilly 4 mile/600 foot hike. This hike is @ 90 minutes

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 Tuesday's of the month it is expected anyone that can't keep up with the leader will turn back

The fine print:
Wildlife (snakes, bobcats, mountain lions etc) seen in the park, be aware of your surroundings and stay alert at all times. Polite dogs on leashes are allowed. If you plan on bringing a dog, please email the organizer beforehand.

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 tic spray (available at Sports Chalet) are recommended.

No bright (white) flashlights. Red, Blue flashlights are ok.
If you get to the lot after we meet, Sierra Club hikes start at 7:00PM on the opposite end of the lot.
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.

Directions:

134 Westbound (From Eagle Rock/Pasadena Area): Stay in the far right lane as if you are getting on Interstate 5. The Zoo Drive exit is almost hidden at the I5/134 Interchange. Exit Zoo Drive and proceed on the road, underneath the freeway, and make a left at the first stop sign (Western Heritage Way). At the fourth stop sign, make a right hand turn. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand 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 at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

134 Eastbound (From Burbank area): Exit Victory and make a right hand turn. Make a left hand turn into Griffith Park. Go five stop signs. There's no street sign, but there should be a sign in the median stating the Merry Go Round is to the right. Make a right hand 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 at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

From Interstate 5 (either direction)
Go West on Los Feliz. Make a right on Crystal Springs and 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 at the back side of the "yield" sign, near the driveway entrance to the lower parking lot. You won't be able to see the actual yield sign, but you'll see the pole.

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.

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/griffith/griffith_park_map.html

Not for beginners, but this is a leisurely hike with plenty of shade, streams and ponds. The Winter Creek Loop is a 5-mile hike, ascending to Hoegee's Camp along the Lower Winter Creek Trail, and then descending along the Upper Winter Creek Trail. At the beginning of the hike, we will add a 2-mile extension along shady Santa Anita Creek to Sturtevant Falls, for a total distance of slightly over 7 miles and an elevation gain of about 1,300 feet. Beer and burgers afterwards at the Chantry Flat Pack Station for those who don't have to rush off.

Be prepared to rock hop across Winter Creek at several spots. The Upper Winter Creek trail runs along the side of the canyon. The trail is well-maintained, but narrow.

Start time 8 am at Chantry Flat. Meet in the upper parking lot. Drive through the first parking lot and into the main lot above it. Look for a white Volvo sedan and two small black dogs (thought by some to resemble small black bears). Plan to arrive a few minutes early. Sometimes both parking lots are full, in that case you need to turn around and park on the road leading to the parking lots . . . all the more reason to arrive early. The drive from the Santa Anita exit of I-210 to the parking lot at Chantry Flat takes about 20 minutes. Consider carpooling (see below). We will return to Chantry Flat by noon.

Take I-210 to Arcadia (a few miles east of Pasadena) and exit at Santa Anita Avenue. Turn north (toward the mountains) at the bottom of the ramp and drive through residential Arcadia. Santa Anita Avenue turns into a narrow road running along the side of Santa Anita Canyon. The road terminates at Chantry Flat, where there are parking and restroom facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking.
You can purchase an Adventure Pass on-site when you arrive at Chantry Flat OR at most Sporting Goods Stores (e.g., REI or Big 5). A single day pass costs $5; an annual pass $30.

To carpool:
Those coming from the LA Basin and the San Fernando Valley are welcome to meet us at the parking lot for the tennis courts and soccer field near the southeast corner of Griffith Park -– on Riverside Drive 100 yards south of the intersection of Riverside and Los Feliz Blvd. To get there, exit from the I-5 at Los Feliz, proceed west to the first stop light, turn left (south) onto Riverside, and then left at the first driveway into the parking lot. Do NOT turn north from Los Feliz into Griffith Park. (If you cannot see the tennis courts and the soccer field immediately after you turn onto Riverside, you are going the wrong way.) The carpool point meeting time is 7:15 AM. Don't be late. We will leave without you since it takes 35 to 40 minutes to drive to Chantry Flat. And don't carpool with me unless you want to spend 30 to 45 minutes at the pack station after the hike enjoying the beer, burgers and conversation.

My mobile number is 323-354-0168.

Since I limit the number of participants please do not RSVP "Yes" unless you mean it. There is no "Maybe" option. If you want to bring more than one person with you, please contact me.

JOINING THIS HIKE IS ENTIRELY VOLUNTARY AND PARTICIPANTS ASSUME ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that s/he is in sufficient fitness and health to participate, with appropriate provisions and equipment. The Los Angeles Hiking Meetup group and the hike organizer make no warranties about the safety or supervision of these activities.

Kayak leader: Fearless leader Jose

Ok Last two times there has been no jellyfish, hopefully there we be some this
time or else I am stealing a boat to go look for them.
Also find a partner while I am collecting money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not two minutes before we get on the boats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also no waitlist, Repeat NO WAITLIST. If it is full wait til someone drops out
and take thier place.
No Maybes, if you are not sure, don't put yes til you

When: August 1, 9:30am
Where: Kayaks on the water
5411 east ocean Blvd
Long beach, Ca 90803
Behind the playground, look for the canopy
Kayak in the harbor, not in the ocean. Perfectly safe no waves

Cost: 10 dollars for two hours(group rate) per person
bring cash--- no credit cards or checks
This includes Kayak, dry sack, life jacket-vest and baggies. Park
on the street, residential neighborhood or the metered parking.
bring lots of quarters for metered parking, but those meters only last two hours.
So just park in the neighborhood on the left of the kayaks and save quarters
and a possible ticket!

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IF YOU ARE LATE AND WE HAVE LEFT, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO THE GROUP RATE
tHAT IS THIER RULE, SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!!!!

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Level: Moderate- Beginner. That means anyone can do it, if you can
paddle for a couple of hours and swim. they have 1 and 2 person kayaks.
SO IF YOU ARE NOT IN SHAPE, partner with someone that is in shape and
let them do the rowing. They have a rule that you must know how to swim.
but they give you a life jacket. we burn 300 calories an hour kayaking.
If this is your first time partner with someone. ask around the group for
someone to do it with.

what to bring: Zip lock baggies for your wallet, phones, or other electronic
equipment you have. Sunscreen, hat,bring clothes that you don't mind getting
wet. Like a swimsuit. They don't allow regular shoes in the kayaks so you
need to bring sandals or water shoes. And something to drink like water
. money for kayak. They have bathrooms
so you can change into your regular clothes afterwards

Event description: The place IS BEHIND THE PLAYGROUND not on the street.
They have a canopy where we will sign waivers and pay the money beforehand.
They have restrooms in which to change into your dry clothes. they lend you
a dry bag to put your things you want to stay dry. keep in mind if you don't use
it right, things will get wet.

It is not in the ocean, Inside the harbor, with no waves. It is very hard to tip
these things over. Believe me I tried to test it out. They are very stable.

If you have never tried it, you must do this once in your life.
20 people must show up for the group rate, so please come to this event.

We will go see the jellyfish and then come back the long way around
we will go slow to medium. At 9:30am we do the intros and how to kayak talk.
Sign and pay the money. then we leave, if your late we might not be there.
the 2 hours start once we hit the water. If all goes well we will back at the
beach around 12:00pm. Rain Cancels
Email me if you have questions
No Dogs or cats or squirrels or parrots---especially no pet snakes
Fearless leader Jose