LA Trail Hikers

July and August 2012 LATH Hikes

Summer is here and we’re looking forward to many great hikes! This time around we will be celebrating our 3rd Year Anniversary, and we’ve got a special hike just for that. In addition, we’ll be having a our annual LATH Beach Party along with a couple of collaboration hikes with our friends the San Gabriel Valley Trail Walkers.

JULY
Sun – Jul 1 – Level 6 – Elysian Park – Portola Trail – 10:00 AM
Wed – Jul 3 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jul 7 – Level 5 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sun – Jul 8 – Level 4 – Whittier – 6:00 PM
Wed – Jul 11 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Jul 12 – Level 4 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jul 14 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 7:30 AM
Sun – Jul 15 – Level 6 – Topanga – Parker Mesa Overlook – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jul 18 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Jul 19 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 7:00 PM
Sat – July 21 – LATH Day Off
Sun – Jul 22 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jul 25 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Jul 26 – Level 2 – Bolsa Chica Wetlands – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jul 28 – Level 1 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 10:00 AM
Sun – Jul 29 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM

AUGUST
Wed – Aug 1 – Level 6 Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 2 – Level 5 – Garcia Trail (with San Gabriel Valley Trail Walkers) – 7:00 PM
Sat – Aug 4 – Level 5 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sun – Aug 5 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Wed – Aug 8 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 9 – Level 5 – – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 9 – Level 5 – Garcia Trail (with San Gabriel Valley Trail Walkers) – 7:00 PM
Sat – Aug 11 – Level 7 – Bridge to Nowhere – 7:00 AM
Sun – Aug 12 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 7:00 AM
Wed – Aug 15 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 16 – Level 2 – Bolsa Chica Wetlands – 7:00 PM
Fri – Aug 17 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 6:30 PM
Sat – Aug 18 – Level 1 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 10:00 AM
Sun – Aug 19 – Level 4 – Sturtevant Falls – 6:30 AM
Wed – Aug 22 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 23 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Aug 25 – Level – TBA – LATH Beach Party – 8:00 AM (All Day)
Sun – Aug 26 – LATH Day Off
Wed – Aug 29 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 30 – Level 4 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM

SEPTEMBER
Sat – Sep 1 – Level 7 – Inspiration Point – 7:00 AM
Sun – Sep 2 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 7:00 AM
Wed – Sep 5 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM

Cancelled Hike
Added or Replacement Hike
* = 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

 

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Welcome LATH Twitter Team


We are happy to announce that we’ve brought on board two Tweeters (who also happen to be hikers) to represent the the LA Trail Hikers on Twitter!

Melisa Puga and Peter Flanigan will be joining the organization as the voice of the group within the Twitter-sphere using our account (@latrailhikers). They will be the force tweeting:

  • the group’s upcoming hikes
  • the group’s social events
  • general LATH information
  • answers to questions sent to us via Twitter
  • anything other noted messages about the group

Not only that, they will also be working together to become a hiking resource to all our followers by tweeting:

  • hike related articles and images
  • to establish the #LATH hastag
  • interacting with the Twitter community about LATH & Hiking in General
  • trivia and other hiking crowd source intents
  • to further grow the LA Trail Hikers within Twitter

The #LATH hastag will connect tweets to join conversations with us. So if you use Twitter, feel free to connect with us and share your tweets and pictures using that hash tag. We look forward to growing the among the hiking community, and volunteers like these two, our hike leads, and friends of the LA Trail Hikers make it happen!

So once again, welcome both Melisa and Peter to the LA Trail Hikers and start filling our twitter feeds with some good hiking tweets!

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LA Trail Hikers 2nd Annual Blood Drive

Join the LA Trail Hikers on May 20, 2012 from 9am to 2pm at Sorensen Park for their 2nd Annual Blood Drive! This year we’re teaming up with our friends, the LA Trail Bikers and the San Gabriel Valley Trail Walkers, in hopes of bringing as many possible donors to help save lives. The blood drive will run from 9am to 2pm. This event is not limited to group members, so bring your friends and family.

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: [email protected]

 

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May and June 2012 LATH Hikes

We’re excited to bring you our May and June 2012 LATH Hikes List!  We have tried our best to bring a variety of levels for our hikers. During May we’ll have an array of hikes including our 2nd Annual Blood Drive. June weather brings about many new hikes with a few favorites. Bring your excitement, good energy, water/snacks and hunger for the outdoors to any hike of your choice. We’ll see you there!

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
Mon – May 28 – Level 4 – Ernest Debs Park – 9:00 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
Sat – June 2 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Amir’s Garden (National Trail’s Day) – 10:00 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 4 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 9 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sat – June 9 – Level 4 – O’Melvany Park – 8:30 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 4 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 16 – Level 3 – Culver City Stairs Trail – 9:00 AM *
Sat – June 16 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 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 *
Sun – June 23 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Sat – June 23 – Level 3 – Culver City Stairs Trail – 9:00 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

Cancelled Hike
Added or Replacement Hike
* = 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

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Social Event – LA Trail Hikers Open House (04-19-2012)

The LA Trail Hikers will be having an Open House Thursday, April 19, 2012. We’ll be answering questions about the type of hikes we do, recommend and talk about hiking equipment, and anything else you wanted to know about hiking with us. This is also a great opportunity to tell us about any future hikes you might want the group to consider doing. Any other ideas, comments, or suggestions will be welcome. This is also a great opportunity for new and prospective members to meet with current hikers to get information and an idea of what we do. We’ll tell you how you can Rediscover Los Angeles!

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!

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Time: 7:30pm – 8:00pm (Order coffee/tea/other drinks)
8:00pm – 10:00pm (Open House)
Location: Casa De Luna Coffee House
Street: 9835 Belmont st
City/Town: Bellflower, CA

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

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March and April 2012 LATH Hikes

The LA Trail Hikers begin the spring with some great hikes in March and April 2012. We have plenty of hikes that range in different levels. We hope to see you there!

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 +
Sunday – 3/18/2012 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 5:00 PM
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
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.

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Join the LA Trail Hikers on Ntro!

This promotional contest is now closed. Thanks for signing up!

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.

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January and February 2012 LATH Hikes

Happy New Year! It’s a new year and we’re back in action starting the 2012 LATH Hiking Season with some great hikes in January and February. We hope to see you at many of our hikes/social events!

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.

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2011 LATH Season Closing Message

Dear Hiking Friends,

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

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