When: Sunday May 20, 2012

Time: 9:00am -2:00pm

Location: Sorenson Park
11419 Rose Hedge Drive, Whittier, CA

***Donate Blood and get a FREE t-shirt or a coupon for a pint of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream***

Before donating you must know the following:

*Be in good health
*Eat a nutritious meal
*Be at least 17years old (or 16 yrs old with a signed parental
consent)
*Drink plenty of water
*You can donate blood every 56 days
*Weigh at least 113lbs
*No tattoos or piercings within the last 12 months
*Bring a valid photo ID

Look out for the PIH-Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital mobile unit parked in the Sorenson Park parking lot!

BBQ Potluck – 1pm to 4pm
In addition, we’ll be have a having a BBQ Potluck at the park. Feel free to bring any food, snacks, drinks, condiments, or utencils you can to share with everyone. We look forward to having you there with us!

Bring your bikes & locks because later in the day, our friends, the LA Trail Bikers, will go on a beginner’s bike ride around the area and get to know some of your fellow riders who enjoy to ride as well.

There is fun for everyone! Basketball courts, playgrounds, softball fields, & much more!

Any further questions please fill free to leave us a message at: donate@latrailhikers.com

MAY
Wed – May 2 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 3 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 5 – Level 2 & 5 – Zion National Park, Utah – ROAD TRIP HIKE – 8:00 AM *
Sun – May 6 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl – 9:00 AM
Wed – May 9 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 10 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 12 – Level 5 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sun – May 13 – Level 5 – Sycamore Canyon – 8:00 AM
Wed – May 16 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 17 – Level 4 – Whittier – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 19 – Level 7 – Bridge to Nowhere – 7:00 AM
Sun – May 20 – LATH 2nd Annual Blood Drive – 9:00 AM
Wed – May 23 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 24 – Level 4 – Whittier – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 26 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 27 – Level 5 – O’Melveny Park – 8:00 AM *
Sun – May 27 – Level 4 – Eaton Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Mon – May 28 – Level 6 – Portola Trail – 11:00 AM
Wed – May 30 – Level 6 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 31 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM

JUNE
Sat – June 2 – Level 4 – Claremont Hills – 7:00 AM
Sun – June 3 – Level 3 – Cherry Canyon – Owl Trail – 9:00 AM
Wed – June 6 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 7 – Level 3 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 9 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sun – June 10 – Level 6 – Winter Creek – 7:00 AM
Wed – June 13 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 14 – Level 3 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 16 – Level 3 – Culver City Stairs Trail – 9:00 AM *
Sun – June 17 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – June 20 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 21 – Level 2 – Bolsa Chica Wetlands – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 23 – Level 3 – Morovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Sun – June 24 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 7:30 AM
Wed – June 27 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 28 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Sat – June 30 – Level 2 – Ascot Hills – 9:00 AM

* = New LATH Hike

NOTES:
- All Wednesday & Thursday hikes are Evening hikes starting at 7:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
- Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
- The hike detail pages may not exist or will not have the updated information, but will be created or will display the correct dates, times, and assigned hike lead as the hike approaches its scheduled date.
- All hikes are subject to change, cancellation or other modifications. We may even add in additional hikes that may not appear on the original posting.
- Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. View Hike Levels – Click Here

SPECIAL LATH DISCOUNT: If you plan on getting some delicious coffee, tea or any other specialty drink from our friends at Casa De Luna, please show up a bit early and just let the baristas know that you’re with the LA Trail Hikers to get our special 20% discount. This will also help us start on time and get everything talked about on time.

Items to be discussed, but not limited to:

1. May & June 2012 Hikes
2. LATH 2nd Annual Blood Drive
3. Dog/Kid hike gauging.
4. General Hiking Tips
5. Utah Road Trip Hike
6. Hiking Shoes/Boots & Socks
7. Hiking poles
8. Other hike related topics by you!

We’ll get together at Casa De Luna Coffee House, in Bellflower,  at 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Make sure you get there before 8PM if you intend on buying something from the coffee house, this way we can get on with the social on time. By the way, they have great coffee & Tea. All members/fans of LA Trail Hikers, first-time hikers, and those simply interested in hiking are welcome to join in on this event. We hope to see you there!

http://www.casadelunacoffeehouse.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-De-Luna/264584832044

MAP:

MARCH
Saturday – 3/3/2012 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 7:30 PM
Saturday – 3/3/2012 – Level 5 – Red Rock – Las Vegas – 9:00 AM
Wednesday – 3/7/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 3/10/2012 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM +
Sunday – 3/11/2012 – Level 5 – Sycamore Canyon – 8:00 AM +
Wednesday – 3/14/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 3/17/2012 – Level 4 – Potato Mountain – 8:00 AM + [CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN]
Sunday – 3/18/2012 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 5:00 PM [CANCELLED DUE TO POSSIBLE RAIN]
Wednesday – 3/21/2012 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 3/24/2012 – Level 4 – Solstice Canyon – 8:30 AM +
Sunday – 3/25/2012 – Level 4 – Whittier – 8:00 AM
Wednesday – 3/28/2012 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 3/29/2012 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 6:30 PM
Saturday – 3/31/2012 – Level 2 – Arroyo Pescadero – 8:00 AM

APRIL
Sunday – 4/1/2012 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon – 8:00 AM – Level 4 – Potato Mountain – 7:00 AM
Wednesday – 4/4/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 4/5/2012 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM 6:30 PM
Saturday – 4/7/2012 – Level 4 – La Verne (Marshall Canyon) – 9:00 AM
Sunday – 4/8/2012 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Wednesday – 4/11/2012 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 4/12/2012 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 4/14/2012 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 8:00 AM
Sunday – 4/15/2012 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 7:30 AM [CANCELLED]
Wednesday – 4/18/2012 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 4/19/2012 – LATH Open House @ Casa De Luna Cofee House – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 4/21/2012 – Level 5 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sunday – 4/22/2012 – Level 5 – Temescal Canyon – 8:00 AM
Sunday – 4/22/2012 – Level 4 – Portuguese Bend – 3:00 PM
Wednesday – 4/25/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 4/28/2012 – Level 6 – Henninger Flats – 7:30 AM
Sunday – 4/29/2012 – Level 6 – Topanga – Parker Mesa – 8:00 AM

MAY
Saturday – 5/5/2012 – Level 2 and 5 – Zion National Park (Weeping Rock/Angel’s Landing) – 8:00 AM

+ = New LATH Hike

NOTES:
- All Wednesday hikes are Evening hikes starting at 7:00pm unless otherwise indicated. Meeting location will be determined as the day of the hike arrives so there are no conflicts with Griffith Park related events.
- Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
- The hike detail pages will not have the updated information, but will display the correct dates, times, and assigned hike lead as the hike approaches its scheduled date.
- All hikes are subject to change. We may even add in additional hikes that may not appear on the original posting.
- Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. Click Here.

The LA Trail Hikers just joined ntro, makers of the mobile ntro app that helps you connect with local people who share your interests. This will help other people find us and join us on a hike. We invite you to add the LA Trail Hikers to your own ntro interest groups!

And, with all the upcoming hikes, we’re sure you’ll be looking to get some gear to help keep you at your best! So, we’ve teamed up with Ntro to help kick off our group’s arrival by having one lucky person win a $150 gift certificate to R.E.I.! Yes, R.E.I.!

To enter you must download the mobile and register with the code “LATH” near the end of the registration process.  The giveaway ends on January 31st, so don’t delay! See official rules – Click here.

JANUARY
Sunday, January 8 – Level 3 – Cherry Canyon 2 Park +
Wednesday, January 11 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, January 14 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl
Sunday, January 15 – Level 5 – Topanga – Eagle Rock
Wednesday, January 18 – Level 5 – Griffith Park
Saturday, January 21 – Level 4 – El Prieto – Brown Mountain + (Cancelled Due to Possible Rain)
Sunday, January 22 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Park
Wednesday, January 25 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, January 28 – Level 1 – Ascot Hills +
Sunday, January 29 – Level 4 – Eaton Canyon Falls

FEBRUARY
Wednesday, February 1 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, February 4 – Level 2 – Arroyo Pescadero
Sunday, February 5 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign
Wednesday, February 8 – Level 5 – Griffith Park
Saturday, February 11 – Level 7 – Inspiration Point
Sunday, February 12 – Level 5 – Whitter
Wednesday, February 15 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Thursday, February 16 – LATH Open House
Saturday, February 18 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl
Saturday, February 18 – Level 6 – LATH Black Ops +
Sunday, February 19 – Level 4 – Potato Mountain  (Cancelled)
Sunday, February 19 – Level 5 – Temescal Canyon (Cancelled)
Wednesday, February 22 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, February 25 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights
Sunday, February 26 – Level 6 – Sycamore Canyon +
Wednesday, February 29 – Level 5 – Griffith Park

+ = New LATH Hike

NOTES:
- All Wednesday hikes are Evening hikes starting at 7:00pm unless otherwise indicated. Meeting location will be determined as the day of the hike arrives so there are no conflicts with Griffith Park related events.
- Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
- The hike detail pages will not have the updated information, but will display the correct dates, times, and assigned hike lead as the hike approaches its scheduled date.
- All hikes are subject to change. We may even add in additional hikes that may not appear on the original posting.
- Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. Click Here.

The 2011 LATH Hiking Season has come to a close, but not the hiking spirit in each one of you. You remain the same nature-bound souls who thrive on the discovery of a Los Angeles that is lesser known by many who live in it. Or as we like to say “Rediscover Los Angeles!” Each smile, laugh, and awe experienced at each hike and group social shows the positive effect this wonderful group can have on individuals. It’s because of you that the LA Trail Hikers continue to hike, grow, and develop. It seems that this group can turn a typical suburbanite into someone who can appreciate the beauty and benefits of nature that surrounds them. Each one of you hiked with us with such enthusiasm this season, not because you had to, but because you had a passion for it. And, that energy is the very fuel that makes the group stronger every year.

This season created some amazing memories for many hikers. Each smiling group picture tells a story of the places explored, the people who were there, and the significance of the group. Every new hiker was able to explore more of Los Angeles than they may have originally anticipated. And those who have continued with the group, each hike meant getting to meet new friends and exploring new trails along with the old. We hope this hiking season was just as exciting for you as it was for us.

When the group was first formed, the group was intended to encourage people to get outdoors to find local natural treasures around their home cities or within a short drive. It was also hoped that those same people would become part of a more active lifestyle to promote a better quality of life for themselves and those around them. We found that many believed the act of hiking could only be achieved through long road trips up to high mountains afar only after packing hiking equipment deemed fit for Mt. Kilimanjaro. This type of misunderstanding hindered many people from actually going out to a local, state or national parks for a simple walk. And because of this, the group does try to educate new hikers with information that is better understood for those who have only experienced street adventures rather than those on trails. It seems that the group hasn’t changed much since then. In fact, it seems that the little-hiking-group-that-could continues to do just what it was set to do without much effort. Of course, it has evolved into much more, but still follows the same founding ideas.

With time we introduced hike leads to move and inspire the group to progress along each trail. And now, the LATH Hike Leads are the backbone of the group and deserve special recoginition for putting their time, commitment and heart into the group. Each one of the following individuals has contributed to the success of the 2011 LATH Hiking Season and their efforts should be rightly recognized with special thanks. Each hike this season would not have been realized had it not been for them:

Effin Gentry
Elizabeth Brienza
Irma Padilla
Jason Bazalar
Lorena Rodriguez
Luis Salazar
Mona Ibrahim
Patricia De Leon
Pattie Soltero
Tony Ramos

On behalf of the Leadership Team (named above), I thank you for being part of the LA Trail Hikers and hope you have enjoyed 2011 with us just as much as we have with you. A joyous holiday season to you and your family. We go off on our winter break, but we’re looking forward to hiking with you all again come 2012!

Sincerely,

Jason Bazalar
Founder/Organizer/Hike Lead
LA Trail Hikers

NOTE: If you plan on bringing any food items for the potluck, please try to arrive a few minutes ahead of the indicated event time so we can get setup. We will also need volunteers to help setup prior. So if you can, please show up a bit early and just let the baristas know that you’re with the LA Trail Hikers to help setup.

Items to be discussed:

1. Early 2012 Hikes
2. New Hike Leads
3. Dog/Kid hike gauging.
4. General Hiking Tips
5. Road Trip Hikes
6. Hiking Shoes/Boots & Socks
7. Hiking poles
8. Other hike related topics by you!

We’ll get together at Casa De Luna Coffee House, in Bellflower,  at 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Make sure you get there before if you intend on buying something from the coffee house, this way we can get on with the social on time. By the way, they have great coffee & Tea. All members/fans of LA Trail Hikers, first-time hikers, and those simply interested in hiking are welcome to join in on this event. We hope to see you there!

NOTE: Casa De Luna Coffee House will offer hikers a 20% discount on their purchases on the day of the event.

http://www.casadelunacoffeehouse.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-De-Luna/264584832044

MAP:

We would like you to join us in celebrating the awarded individuals who will be added to the list of LATH Hike Leads in 2012:

Diana Herrera (Left)
Janiece Cordova (Right)
Jerry Reyes (Middle)

They have shown the utmost leadership skills we could find of those who entered the run for the position. They highly demonstrated the ability to lead and care for other as well as take charge under a set of general guidelines followed by all LATH Hike Leads. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Diana, Janiece, and Jerry to the team of LATH Hike Leads!

On behalf of the entire Leadership Team, congratulations!

Jason Bazalar
Founder/Organizer/Hike Lead
LA Trail Hikers