REAL TRAIL NAME: Griffith Park – North Area Hike (Evening)
DATE: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
MEETING TIME: 7:00pm
(We’ll wait at most 15 mins, so don’t miss us and get there early)
HIKE LEAD: Jason Bazalar
HIKE LEVEL: Level 5
WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/
MEETING PLACE:
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round Parking Lot 1
Please look at map provided at the bottom of this page.
You may need to zoom out (or in) to get a better view of the location and how to get there.
(NOTE: There are no lights in this parking lot at night, so look for headlights)
You can also use this address, it’s the closest address to the Merry Go Round Parking Lot
(This is the closet address to the Merry Go Round lot. Follow the posted signs to “Merry Go Round” from this point.)
4668 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
DISTANCE: 3 to 5 miles round trip (Approx.)
DURATION: 2 Hours (Approx.)
PARKING: Free
TRAIL WALKTHROUGH: This trail will start at the Merry-Go-Round 1 parking lot. We’ll venture Northwest and head uphill. There are many trails that we can take from here but we’ll keep it based on distance and time as decided by the hike lead. Depending on the hikers’ experience, we might hike further up the hills to higher peak.
WATER REQUIRED. WATER CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED. If you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from doing this hike with us even if you show up. Please note, that we have expectations for Level 5 evening hikers. Read all the details.
REQUIREMENTS: WATER (at least 1 liter or three 20oz water bottles). Comfortable hiking/sports shoes with good grip.
RECOMMENDED: 1 to 2 Liters of water. Dress warmly as it will get cold out there. Bring a low beam LCD red/green/blue light to help you see.
DOG-FRIENDLY?: Yes, experienced hiking dogs only, must be on a leash.
HIKE RSVP:
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/latrailhikers?sk=events
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s Details we link at the very top of this page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike).
MY FRIEND SAID I CAN DO THIS HIKE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT?
Contrary to popular belief, you know your body and hiking experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced hiker, please read our hike details page as the hike may not suite your experience level. We have a better experience if every hike has hikers of the intended level.
DISCLAIMER: LA Trail Hikers and its Leads/Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm,bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike lead/organizer, participant, LA Trail Hikers, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.
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