This meet up is all about exploring Los Angeles on foot.  There are so many interesting parts of Los Angeles that you never notice as you drive by it in your car.  By getting out and exploring the city, we'll discover new things we didn't know existed.  We'll try to keep most hikes between 4-7 miles to make sure we have time to complete the hike and have time to explore during the hike. What is Urban Hiking? An urban hike gives us the chance to explore the terrain we live in, to contemplate how …

I shall not update this! (Beyond this update). Many magical secrets lay before you should you choose to go on an adventure with us. Traveler, Beware! For this group may not be what it appears! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Our original manifesto: Hello there.. I know it's cold out but I want to start getting together a group of people that are interested in hiking (with a twist). When I visited my friend in Amsterdam we went on shrooming hikes. I really enjo …

Meet other people who are interested in hiking and walking for exercise, and attending various other fun events such as bicycling, kayaking, river rafting, etc. We sometimes have BBQs, sometimes have fundraisers, sometimes have parties and even go on exotic vacations....but mostly it is about hiking and having fun in the outdoors.  You will find adventure on the various trails in the surrounding greater Los Angeles area which could even include downtown L.A. walks, or restaurants in other areas, …

This group is for 18-25 year old, active people who love traveling, running, hiking, and exploring new areas and cities. This group is open to suggestions. Some ideas I have are camping at Joshua Tree National Park, A Road Trip to Oregon, and hiking at the Grand Canyon. We will do our best to have the best time possible without breaking the bank, since we foresee our group will have many student members on limited budgets. Looking forward to meeting you all and please feel free to come with some …

While this group is primarily focused on hikes, we enjoy each other's company so much that we find other fun things to do together as well. Other activities have included:  Beach walks, picnics, miniature golfing, go carting etc., Taco Tuesdays, Haunted House and Christmas walks  We like anything fun that also relieves the stress of our Monday through Friday lives. Hikes:  Daylight Savings time is here! Unwind from the day, get some exercise and fresh air while hiking some of Orange County's bea …

hi!! :) This is a cool hiking group :) meet on Saturday mornings TIME IS: 7:00 AM. no other days. (sometimes we are open to switching time to 7:30 during the colder seasons- is vote-able) . Mostly Intermediate level- but beginners are welcome (alternate route) :) It is a 2- 2 1/2 hr. hike. There is a nice show of people. good energy, nice hills, nice workout- GREAT start for a Saturday :) welcome to Peters Canyon-   :) Oct. 2011- it was a beautiful day- with a nice show of people :) Some thin …

Welcome to the Signal Hill Hiking Club!! I invite everyone to come join us...... from the newbie to the seasoned pro...BUT...this is NOT a hike for absolute beginners that cannot hike at an intermediate pace!!! Let's get out and put some miles on the hiking boots that have been collecting dust!! Interested in hiking mid-week after work?? Are you interested using Signal Hill as natures gym?? I have scheduled twice weekly intermediate hike on Tues/Thurs evenings up Signal Hill. This is a great car …

I'm forming this hiking group as an off-shoot from my hiking blog called My Favorite Hikes where I hiked and logged over 40 interesting hikes mostly around the Los Angeles area. Come join me on some of the best hikes Southern California has to offer.

Welcome! (Require: a personal photo and introduce yourself to the group) ***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings*** ================================================================================= Check on the IMAGES to see our photo albums Take a quick look at our 2013 Event Calendar to see what events are on the horizon Join us whether you are new or …

This is a hiking group, plus other misc. events (Wine Tasting, Museums, etc) for people in their 20s and 30s. It's a good way to stay in shape and make some new friends. (Optional) After the hike some of us will meet at a brunch place. This is for positive, fun people who live in Los Angeles, Hollywood, West LA, etc. You can be from elsewhere if you don't mind the drive. This is for people that like a good cardio workout, but like stopping along the way to take photos, and stop to smell the rose …

Are you a medical marijuana patient, 420 friendly, cannabis lover, or just a down to earth, open minded person who loves hiking, camping, or anything to do with the outdoors and wants to meet like-minded others? This group is for you!

Are you a medical marijuana patient, 420 friendly, cannabis lover, or just a down to earth, open minded person who loves hiking, camping, or anything to do with the outdoors and wants to meet like-minded others? This group is for you!

This is a group for anyone 50+ interested in hiking, for fun and exercise. I started this group to meet other people over 50 that want to enjoy hiking outdoors and getting in shape. Hikes will be easy to intermidiate.

Our vision is to create a network of outdoors enthusiasts to share our adventures, to learn from, to have fun with, and to create life long friends. We hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a non profit organization and we will be donating back to the community by having beach cleanups. Our group is also committed to protecting the special places we hike. Our new conservation effort seeks to protect threatened areas in the local mountains through fun and easy actions we can take. Have f …

Welcome! (Require: a photo & introduce yourself to the group) Please join us whether you are new or experienced in Yoga. There are different paths of yoga, but the most popular in the West is Hatha yoga that seeks the union of mind, body, and spirit through a practice of yoga postures, breathing, and body gestures. We organize hikes about 6 miles with the hiking group, but there are also relaxing walks combine with yoga events ***View full calendar: http://yoga.meetup.com/535/calendar/ http://y …

Hiking, Peak bagging and Backpacking throughout the year with many Sierra Club sections. Outings at all levels for beginning to conditioned and experienced hikers. Meet other like-minded folks who love the outdoors. Enjoy shared "happy hours" camping beside alpine lakes; celebrate with others as they achieve their goals of climbing local, Sierra, and desert peaks; make lifelong friends with whom you can explore the outdoors in every season. To find more Sierra Club outings go to http://angeles2. …

GO! (Gethsemane Outdoors) hiking and outdoors group heads into the beautiful Southern California land and seascapes once a month to re-energize our spirits, re-engage with others and restore that balance that traffic, stress and cubicles have stripped away. Hiking, kayaking, sledding and more are all practically (if not literally) at our doorstep, so we should get out there! Originally started as the outdoors group at our church (Gethsemane Lutheran in Mar Vista) with members and close friends, …

I'm the new Organizer, March 20, 2011, re-organizing for 30-60 days. GROUP IS SEASONAL:  Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall Open to Ideas about Walking, Hiking, San Vincente Stairs, always working as a TEAM.  In this group, we listen to IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS. Your family members, husband, boyfriend, co-workers, neighbors, doggies, children are always WELCOME!! Let's walk, hike, or San Vincente Stairs, then remaining group members visit the local Health Food Bar, WINE BAR, Whole Foods, or whatever M …

the great outdoors! Focusing not only towards hiking but plenty of other various outdoor activities. A group of people Dedicated to not only helping themselves but motivating others to as well. Our club focuses in Brentwood, Santa Monica and Culver city area. Freeing your mind and pushing yourself past the limits you never knew possible. Join us through this journey . Beginners, intermediate, or advanced. All are welcome. We bring a wonderful positive atmosphere and encourage each other to reach …

We are a hiking club that meets once a month to explore different trails in beautiful South Orange County. We are a Saturday hiking group, and meet at in front of St. Clement's by-the-Sea at 8:45am, departing at 9am. We carpool to the trailhead.

Sierra Singles, a Sierra Club group, does not require membership in the Sierra Club to participate (although you may like the events and want to join). The group offers local events. The hikes range generally from 2-4 miles and easy to moderate. There are some hikes that will be moderate-difficult to difficult, so please check the skill level of a hike before you RSVP. Also, given the fact that many of our hikes now have waiting lists, we've started a new NO-SHOW policy. If you RSVP for a hike w …

Get up, get outdoors, and get hiking with the Crystal Cove Cardio Club. CrystalCoveCardio.com is an FREE, EASY GOING, RELAXED, SOCIAL HIKING GROUP for those who love the health and wellness benefits you get from fast paced "heart-pumping" walks. The emphasis is on CARDIO. * We tend to hike locally and we tend to hike at a moderate to fast pace. Our hikes average from 8 to 12 miles at a 4 mph clip. Most hikes that I organize are scheduled for early Sunday morning. * Please do note that this grou …

What is San Clemente Walking & Hiking Group?We are a fun group of local people that leave in the City of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and love to get outdoors, get some fresh air on the weekends and meet new people in the community. Who is the Organizer of the Group?Orshi McNaughton is the organizer, but occasionally Austin Johns will lead some of the hikes.How do I get a hold of the Organizer if I have a question?Orshi can be reached on her cell phone at (949) 929-0140 or via e …

This is a group for people in their 20's and 30's who are interested in hiking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, bouldering, etc. All skills levels are welcome (some experience preferred). I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts in hopes of finding some hardcore hikers/backpackers. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with a tight group of all around great people. While day hikes are and will be the start of this group, and possibly the most common type of hike in the beginn …

It's all about enjoying the wilderness! Hiking in the local canyons- mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains. All hikes will be along a stream in a canyon and at a very slow pace with lots of breaks. All hikes will be between 5-12 hours long, usually around 9 hours. The difficulty level is intermediate, but beginners are welcome if they are in good shape and have an attitude of adventure! Safety always comes first, of course. It's recommended (but not required) that you bring the TEN ESSENTIAL …

Hiking, Climbing, and Backpacking above 8,000' elevation, focusing on adventures in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area, San Bernardino Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and beyond. Your day hike, overnight trips, and backpack ideas are always welcome. During the summer, hikes up to class three will be scheduled, many involving at least some but possibly significant cross-country scrambling, mostly in the SGWA and Sierra Nevada, but also as far away as Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. During the winter, sno …

This group is intended to be an expansion of a hiking/outdoors ministry that originally started at NewSong Church in Irvine, CA in 2001. This is an expansion from our yahoogroups and facebook group page. Just search under either for "NewSong Hiking/Outdoors". However, this group has expanded beyond this church and we have members and participants from different places. The purpose of the group is to gather people who love God and who love the beautiful outdoors for hiking and other outdoors acti …

We're a group that likes to get together on Saturday mornings for a great hike. It's an excellent way to get outdoors, see amazing views of LA, meet new people, and help us stay in shape. We try to mix it up, and try new hikes around the LA area. We're always welcome to suggestions on new hikes from our members! We want to emphasize that we are not trained professionals - just a group of friends who like to get together to hike, so remember that you are always participating at your own risk! Ple …