REAL HIKE NAME: Griffith Observatory to Mt. Hollywood to Mt. Lee, the back way.

HIKE DATE:  Sunday – May 23, 2010

HIKE LEAD:  Jason Bazalar

MEETING TIME: 8:00am – 8:25am

MEETING LOCATION:
Griffith Observatory Parking Lot (top of the hill by George Harrison Tree, closest area to parking uphill entrance)
2800 E Observatory Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(Scroll down for Meeting Point Map)

HIKE TIME: 8:30am

DURATION: 3 Hours

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

TRAIL TYPE:  Beginner-Hard to  Moderate-Medium

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.

RECOMMENDED: Comfortable walking shoes (Distance is a factor). Long Wind Breaker Pants (so dry brush doesn’t hit your legs). 2 Liters of water.  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!). Put on that Sun Screen.

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.

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