July & August 2016 LATH Hikes List

Summer means hot L.A. days, so keep cool & hydrated.
LA Trail Hikers 7th year group anniversary – August 17, 2016!
Revisit this page: http://latrailhikers.com/upcoming
Last Updated: 09/12/2016 – 1:23 PM

HIKES LIST NOTE: Hikes are linked only after they’ve been updated with the correct information. This page constantly updates.
** = New LATH Hike or Special Event (Information may be pending, if so, will be linked at a later date)

JULY

• Sat – Jul 02 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – Level 3 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Cancelled – Temp Park Closure)
• Sat – Jul 02 – Eaton Canyon Falls – Level 3 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Substitute Hike for 7/2)
• Sun – Jul 03 – Point Dume State Beach – Level 3 – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Mon – Jul 04 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 4 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Wed – Jul 06 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 4 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Fri – Jul 08 – Bolsa Chica Wetlands – Level 2 – 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
• Sat – Jul 09 – Brown Mountain Dam – Level 5 – 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sun – Jul 10 – Inspiration Point – Level 7 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Mon – Jul 11 – Fullerton Loop** – Level 4 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Wed – Jul 13 – Griffith Park – Vermont – Level 4 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Sat – Jul 16 – Cherry Canyon – Level 4 – 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Sun – Jul 17 – Sturtevant Falls – Level 4 – 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Wed – Jul 20 – Griffith Park – Vermont – Level 5 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Sat – Jul 23 – Winter Creek Loop – Level 5 – 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CANCELLED)
• Sun – Jul 24 – Temescal Canyon – Skull Rock – Level 5 – 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sun – Jul 24 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 5 – 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Mon – Jul 25 – Marshall Canyon – Level 4 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Tue – Jul 26 – LATH Hiking Tips, Tricks & Stories** –  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Wed – Jul 27 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 3 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Fri – Jul 29 – Echo Mountain – Level 5 – 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Sat – Jul 30 – Millard Canyon Falls – Level 1 – 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
• Sat – Jul 30 – LATH @ Dodgers (vs D-Backs)** – 6:10 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sun – Jul 31 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 5 – 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

AUGUST

• Mon – Aug 01 – West Fork – Cogswell Dam – Level 4 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Wed – Aug 03 – Griffith Park – Vermont – Level 5 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Fri – Aug 05 – Mount Wilson via Sturtevant Trail – Level 8 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Sat – Aug 06 – Bridge To Nowhere – Level 7 – 6:00 AM – 3:30 AM
• Sun – Aug 07 – Echo Mountain – Level 5 – 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Wed – Aug 10 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 5 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Fri – Aug 12 – Winter Creek Loop – Level 5 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sat – Aug 13 – NO LATH HIKE SCHEDULED
• Sun – Aug 14 – NO LATH HIKE SCHEDULED
• Wed – Aug 17 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round + Potluck – LATH’s 7yr Anniversary Hike- Level 4 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Fri – Aug 19 – Cucamonga Peak – Level 8 – 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM (CANCELLED – Due to Blue Cut Fire)
• Sat – Aug 20 – LATH Annual Beach Party** – 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• Sun – Aug 21 – Lower Arroyo Seco – Level 2 – 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Sun – Aug 21 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 5 – 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Wed – Aug 24 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – Level 4 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Fri – Aug 26 – Mt Baldy – via Devil’s Backbone – Level 9 – 4:45 AM – 5:00 PM (Should be okay!)
• Sat – Aug 27 – Eaton Canyon Falls – Level 3 – 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Sun – Aug 28 – Potato Mountain – Level 5 – 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Wed – Aug 31 – Griffith Park – Vermont – Level 5 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

• The listing for 2016 September & October LATH hikes can be found here: http://latrailhikers.com/2016/09/12/september-october-2016-lath-hikes-list/

HIKE LIST KEY

• Canceled Hike, Event, or Information
• Added OR Replacement/Substitute Hike (Info/Detail)

WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. Find out more about hiking levels here:
http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/

NEW LATH HIKE LEAD

We’d like to welcome aboard a new LATH Hike Lead, Gaspar Marroquin! Gaspar comes to the LA Trail Hikers with established quality leadership and a great love for the outdoors. He has participated with the LA Trail Hikers for a few years and is excited about this new venture with the group. He is also an active hike leader with the Pasadena Hiking Pacers.  We are happy to have him join the other 8 LATH Hike Leads (to up the number to 9) and have him take the group on many great adventures.

LATH Volunteers
We’ll be looking for more great people to be part of LATH Hike Lead  team.  So, keep an eye out for the next call out so you can submit your interest form and let us know that you want to be part of our awesome group of hike leads. Or, if you’re interested in helping us out on the social front, we’ll also be looking for new members to join the LATH Digital Team. We’ll be doing a call out for that too! We need some great LATH volunteers to keep us going strong!

FOLLOW #LATH ONLINE

The LATH Digital Team keeps you updated on upcoming LATH hikes/events, provide outdoor news/updates, share fun pictures, and help answer your hiking or LATH questions. So make sure you connect with us online!  If you take pictures on our hikes, don’t forget to tag your LATH hike posts, photos, and updates with #LATH #LATrailHikers #WeHikeLA and/or #GoLATH to show others what it’s like to be out with our group!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latrailhikers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/latrailhikers
Instagram: http://instagram.com/latrailhikers
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+LATrailHikers
Tumblr: http://latrailhikers.tumblr.com

HIKE CANCELLATION NOTE: Should any hike need to be cancelled (due to heavy rain or other reasons), we’ll try to post on our website’s hike’s detail page and on our Facebook page, about 1 .5 hours prior to the meeting point, so you are aware. Otherwise, the hike is considered a go.

ADDITIONAL HIKE NOTES:
– Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
– All hikes are subject to change, cancellation or other modifications. We may even add in additional hikes that may not appear on the original listing.
– We try to schedule 2 months worth of hikes so we always have a fresh new set every so often.
– All hikes listed are pre-scouted by our Hike Leads prior to taking the group.
– We require that you bring water to any of our hikes.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THESE HIKES?
1. Read the details page for the hike you’re interested in.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience (1 easiest, 10 most strenuous).
3. If, and only if it suits you, then show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear, nutrition, and water (we mention everything you need on each details page per hike).
4. (Optional): RSVP via Facebook so we know you’re going. It also let’s us know what about how many hikers will be attending.

MY FRIEND SAID I CAN DO THIS HIKE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT?
We take your safety quite seriously, and would not like for you to attend a hike you’re not ready for.  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/Volunteers/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.