Hollywood Sign

REAL HIKE NAME: Griffith Observatory to Mt. Hollywood to Mt. Lee.

HIKE DATE:  Sunday, April 8, 2012

HIKE LEAD:  Jason Bazalar

MEETING TIME: 8:00am
(We’ll wait about 20 mins, so please be there on time)

HIKE LEVEL: Level 5

WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/

MEETING LOCATION:
Griffith Observatory Top Parking Lot
(Top of the hill by George Harrison Tree; Farthest from the actual Observatory near Parking Lot entrance at the top)
2800 E Observatory Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
[Scroll down for Meeting Point Map]

DURATION: 3 Hours

DISTANCE: 6.20 Miles Roundtrip (3.1 Miles one-way)

TRAIL WALKTHROUGH: We start at the meeting point and go up a slight incline around Dante’s Peak (to save some energy for the rest of the walk). Then we head over to the north side of hill to go on to the semi-leveled trail which will take us to the last hill.  Upon the arrival to the last hill, we will go uphill on a cement road until we get to the top where you’ll see a view of the letters and a marvelous view of the city.  We return on the same path, but it’s usually a bit easier once we get around the Dante’s peak area, where we will take an easier path down back to the trail head.

REQUIRED: 2 Liters of water, sunscreen, a good small lunch/snack for the midway point. Must have a bite to prior to hike.

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.

RECOMMENDED: Comfortable walking shoes (Distance is a factor). Long Wind Breaker Pants (so dry brush doesn’t hit your legs). Double the water you usually take (usually a backpack or camel back are good to carry your hydration liquids).  Small Snack to eat when we get to the Hollywood Sign (You’ll want a snack!).

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.

NOTE:
The Hollywood Sign Hike is quite a demanding trail distance wise, but quite fun! Try to pack as light as possible.  Please plan accordingly.

HIKE RSVP:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/latrailhikers?sk=events

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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