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Welcome LATH’s Newest Hike Leads

Join us in welcoming five new hike leads the LA Trail Hikers – Gianni Manzano, Syliva Quinteros, Jorge Jimenez, Carol Martinez, and Jose Luis Gonzalez!

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These outstanding individuals have demonstrated their passion and leadership in wanting to promote the spirit of hiking and health among our hikers. Their entrance to the group brings the hike lead count to an astounding 13! The group has definitely grown since 2009. They are here to help us motivate more hikers to continue enjoying nature the way we have been the past few years. We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to have them leading you on more adventures through nature in, and around, the greater Los Angeles area. They will start leading hikes this May and on. If you participating in one of their upcoming hikes, feel free to give them a warm welcome. We now invite you to learn a little more about your new LA Trail Hikers leads.


gianniGianni Manzano
Gianni started like many of us from ground zero. Although, still new to the activity, he shows leadership skills to motivate others to get out and move. He stands with a focus on improving our hikers’ health. He notes:
“My experience with LATH has proven to be one of the best decision I have made in regards to my own health and well being. It has awaken in me a passion to seek out new places to explore as well as promote my own physical well being and those of my loved ones.”


sylviaSylvia Quinteros
Sylvia comes to the group with in-depth experience as a hiker. She felt that the group provided her a sense of belonging and wants to share that same experience with hikers. She told us that:
“I have always enjoyed nature and just being outdoors. I am a tree hugger and enjoy being amongst them. I have been hiking since I was girl scout and have been in and out of hiking ever since. Hiking is my favorite form of exercise.”



jorgeJorge Jimenez
Jorge comes from a strong hiking background and enjoys higher level hikes. As with the other hike leads, Jorge looks forward to sharing his experience to motivate hikers to continue a passion for the outdoors. He tells us:
“I have always like the outdoors and the passion in hiking. I started hiking when I was young and from there I realized the beauty of hiking to destinations that could only be reached through hiking.”



carolCarol Martinez
Carol knows the challenges that come with starting a new activity, but she has always given it her all. She is highly determined and looks to inspire others to explore nature and find a love for their activity. She expresses:
“Hiking has changed my life for the better in so more ways than one. Each hike brings a tranquility of God’s beauty that takes away any stress that I might be experiencing at that given time. I enjoy meeting new people on each hike and thrive to stay fit and healthy.”


joseJose Luis Gonzalez
Jose looks to help other accomplish their outdoor goals. His leadership has surfaced within the group while being quite active and responsive to being there for others. His looks to provide the best hiking experience for hikers under his leadership. When asked, why he enjoyed hiking, he mentioned:
“Seeing Los Angeles from a different view and a great way to get it.”

 

Show them an LA Trail Hikers warm welcome and leave them a message below: 

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

May & June 2013 LATH Hikes

201305hikesWe continue our Spring hikes and begin our Summer hiking season. We’ve got four new hikes that we’ll be doing this time around. We look forward to our National Trails Day Hike on June 1st as we have started doing so every year. We look forward to seeing you on an upcoming hike soon enough!

NOTE: When clicking on the links below, keep in mind that the associated hikes’ detail page may not be up to date with regards to its meeting info/date/time, but will display (or be created with) the correct information (date, times, and assigned hike lead) as the hike approaches its scheduled date.

elprieto

El Prieto Canyon – May 12

MAY
Wed – May 01 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 04 – Level 4 – Whittier – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 05 – Level 4 – Temescal Canyon – 10:00 AM  9:30 AM
Wed – May 08 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 11 – Level 6 – Garcia Trail* – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 12 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM
Wed – May 15 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 18 – Level 6 – Winter Creek – 7:00 AM
Sun – May 19 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 8:00 AM
Wed – May 22 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 25 – Level 4 – Ernest Debs Park – 8:30 AM
Sun – May 26 – Level 1 – Hollywood Lake Resevior* – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 26 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl – 8:30 AM (Replaces Hollywood Lake Resevior)
Mon – May 27 – Level 6 – Mt. Thom* – 8:30 AM (No Replacement Hike)
Wed – May 29 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM

National Trails Day – Jun 1

JUNE
Sat – Jun 01 – Level 5 – National Trails Day – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sun – Jun 02 – Level 4 – Sturtevant Falls – 7:00 AM
Wed – Jun 05 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 08 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 8:30 AM
Sun – Jun 09 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 7:30 AM
Wed – Jun 12 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 15 – Level 4 – Ernest Debs Park – 8:00 AM
Sun – Jun 16 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jun 19 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 22 – Level 7 Level 6 – Mt Islip* – 7:00 AM 7:30 AM
Sun – Jun 23 – No LATH Hike Scheduled
Wed – Jun 26 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 29 – Level 5 – Topanga – Eagle Rock – 8:00 AM 7:30 AM
Sun – Jun 30 – Level 4 – Switzer Falls – 7:30 AM

HIKE LIST KEY
Cancelled Hike
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike OR Details (Information) Page pending.

ADDITIONAL 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 posting.
– We try to schedule 2-3 months worth of hikes so we always have a fresh new set every so often.

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/

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s details page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then (optional: RSVP via Facebook for the event and) show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on each details page per 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.

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

A Fond Farewell For Some Great Leads

Since the inception of the LA Trail Hikers, a hike lead has always been at the forefront of each of our hikes. These leaders are the backbone of the group. They put in their time, commitment and heart into getting people out on nature park trails of Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. They look after hikers and guide them through trails as best they can. Their passion for hiking and leading makes each adventure safe and enjoyable. They come aboard knowing that they are participating on volunteer basis, and should something more important come along their own life’s path, it is understandable that they will make the right decision for their own lives.

This past season, the LA Trail Hikers saw the departure of 3 of its long-time, memorable hike leads : Lorena Rodriguez, Luis Salazar, Pattie Soltero.

Their hike lead retirement, in a sense, came during a time of change in their lives. For each one, a life path opened up which must have been one difficult decision of having to step down from their leadership role with the group to continue leading their themselves in the best direction. Whether it was for health, family or career changes, these three individuals followed their hike lead instinct to make the right choice in refocusing their time in much needed areas in their lives. It was important for us to support them in their decision which positively impacted them and their families. However, we wanted to honor them for what they have done for the LA Trail Hikers by remembering each one.

Lorena Rodriguez

Lorena Rodriguez

Lorena Rodriguez
LATH Hike Lead: 2009 – 2012
Lorena was the first female hike lead for the LA Trail Hikers. She started with the group since its formation, and is credited with assisting in conceiving the group’s name. When she joined the group, she quickly found a love for the outdoors, which matched her lifestyle and personality, through hiking. Her warm personality and sensational smile always made new hikers feel welcomed to the group. She always played an encouraging role for others who wanted to get into hiking. As an active, high-stamina, hike lead, she took the group through many adventures online pokies on higher level hikes and participated in a high number of events hosted by the group.

Luis Salazar

Luis Salazar

Luis Salazar
LATH Hike Lead: 2010 – 2012
Luis entered the group a year after it officially opened the doors to the public. Under his leadership, our hikers were always under the best of care. With his strong stature, he was quite the helpful hike lead on hikes that required the help of another. His personality shined throughout the group as he provided helpful tips for attending hikers. He would take on longer hikes for the group and was the primary hike lead to head trips to the Bridge to Nowhere where a strong hike lead was needed. It was without a doubt that he was well versed with nature and had no problem sharing his experience with others in hopes that they would benefit from his advice.

Pattie Soltero

Pattie Soltero

Pattie Soltero
LATH Hike Lead: 2011 – 2012
Pattie surely stands out among hike leads. Her natural leadership and personality has set a cornerstone for filling the hike lead role. Since 2011, she was quite an extraordinary hike lead and has really contributed greatly to the LA Trail Hikers in leading, guiding, and inspiring. Above all, Pattie has led they way for many beginners and first time hikers into sport that she admits falling in love with herself. She has surely touched the lives of many while leading them through many trails.

 

At the time when they stepped down, they mentioned that they would try to make it out to LATH hikes/events when ever they could.  So, we haven’t seen the last of them just yet. However, we give them our kindest regards for all that they have done as hike leads and as fellow hikers. On behalf of the LA Trail Hikers, thank you, each one of you for being the best hike leads you could be and making our little group something we continue to enjoy hike after hike.

If you have ever hiked with Lorena, Luis, or Pattie, we’re sure may want to thank these fantastic hikers. Please feel free to leave a comment below:

 

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

Information for the 2013 LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike is now available

LATH Las Vegas - Mar, 23, 2013

LATH Las Vegas – Mar, 23, 2013

The hike details and meet up information for the LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike to Valley of Fire State Park, happening on March 23, 2013 is Online Pokies now available at the following link:

http://latrailhikers.com/hikes/road-trip-hikes/valley-of-fire-state-park-nv/

We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions or plan on attending, let us know on this event’s FB Event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/113565158823454/

We’ll see you there!

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

March & April 2013 LATH Hikes

201303hikesWe move into Spring with our March & April LATH Hike schedule. A great variety of hikes will keep us active all over Los Angeles County. Not only that, but we also have our annual Las Vegas Road Trip hike! This time visiting Valley of Fire State Park. In addition, we are also participating in the Relay for Life event in April. We hope to  forward to seeing you on an upcoming hike!

When clicking on the links below, keep in mind that the associated hikes’ detail page may not be up to date with regards to its meeting info/date/time, but will display (or be created with) the correct information (date, times, and assigned hike lead) as the hike approaches its scheduled date.

North Etiwanda Preserve Sign

North Etiwanda Perserve – Mar 17

MARCH
Sat – Mar 02 – Level 1 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 9:00 AM
Sun – Mar 03 – Level 5 – Topanga – Eagle Rock – 8:30 AM
Wed – Mar 06 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Mar 09 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sun – Mar 10 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 8:30 AM
Wed – Mar 13 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Mar 16 – Level 4 – Ernest Debs Park – 8:00 AM
Sun – Mar 17 – Level 6 – North Etiwanda Preserve – 8:00 AM
Wed – Mar 20 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Mar 23 – Level 1 & 3 – LATH Road Trip Hike – Las Vegas – 8:00 AM

LATH Las Vegas - Mar, 23, 2013

LATH Las Vegas – Mar, 23

Sun – Mar 24 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl – 9:00 AM
Wed – Mar 27 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Mar 30 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 8:00 AM
Sun – Mar 31 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – 8:00 AM

APRIL
Wed – Apr 03 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Apr 06 – LATH Social Event – Relay For Life – 9:00 AM
Sun – Apr 07 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Amir’s Garden – 4:00 PM
Wed – Apr 10 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Apr 13 – Level 4 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM

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Fish Canyon Falls – Apr 13 & 27

Sun – Apr 14 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – Apr 17 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Apr 20 – Level 4 – Franklin Canyon – 9:00 AM
Sun – Apr 21 – Level 4 – Collaboration Hike with SGVTW – 8:30 AM
Wed – Apr 24 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Apr 27 – Level 4 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sun – Apr 28 – Level 6 – Henninger Flats – 7:30 AM

HIKE LIST KEY
Cancelled Hike
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike OR Details (Information) Page pending.

ADDITIONAL 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 posting.
– We try to schedule 2-3 months worth of hikes so we always have a fresh new set every so often.

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/

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s details page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then (optional: RSVP via Facebook for the event and) show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on each details page per 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.

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

LATH & LATB – Relay for Life 2013

rfl-logoHello Everyone,

We hope you can join our Relay for Life Team for LATH & LATB.

What is Relay For Life? The Relay for Life Event is about Raising Cancer Awareness, Honoring Cancer Survivors, Remembering Those that have past and to Raise Funds for Research and Services (http://www.relayforlife.org). This is a 24 hour event that will take place:

EVENT: Relay for Life Team for LATH & LATB
DATE: April 6 and 7, 2013
TIME: 9am Saturday to 9am Sunday
LOCATION: Veterans Park in Commerce
6364 Zindell Ave.
Commerce, CA 90040
TEAM CAPTAINS:
– Janiece Cordova – LA Trail Hikers (LATH)
– Carol Martinez – LA Trail Bikers (LATB)
1) EVENT REGISTRATION (Join our team): Sign up to be part of our team:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?team_id=1322515&fr_id=48847&pg=team
2) TIME SLOT SIGN UP: If you’ve already registered with our Relay for Life team, let us know what time blocks you can participate in by indicating them here: http://bit.ly/ZlDMa7
3) FACEBOOK EVENT RSVP: Let us know you’ve registered and will be attending CLICK HERE

ABOUT: This will be 24 hours of fun and fighting cancer. There will be Food, DJ’s, Live Bands, Games, Raffle Prizes, Movies, Luminarias Ceremony and much more. We are asking everyone to consider participating by either joining the team and walking or volunteering at this event. You do not have to stay for the full 24 hours, you can pick a time frame that you would like to walk or you can stay and hangout for as long as you like cheering our team on, selling items at our booth or other volunteer duties.

By joining the team, you can register online and it is only $10.00 to participate. Minimum fundraising is $100.00 and your $10.00 registration goes towards your $100.00 fundraising amount. Fundraising is not required to walk, however each person that raises $100.00 will get a free Relay For Life T-shirt. At the event we will have an E-Z up that we will decorate however we choose. We will also be selling items at the event that hopefully each person that joins our team can help out with. We will provide water, Gatorade, granola and other bars.

Also your friends and family can sign up for our team too! If you know of anyone that is a cancer survivor and would like to speak at this event, please give them Diana’s contact info. Our Team Captains for this event are Carol Martinez & Janiece Cordova. Diana Herrera is on the planning committee for the City of Commerce Relay for Life, so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Diana or Carol (via FB event). Here is the link to sign up, just search for our team name LATH & LATB or click here.

UPDATE: Team color is going to be Green, so hopefully everyone can wear green T-shirts. We are asking everyone to bring 1-2 12packs of soda, Gatorade or kids juices to sell at the event. The team can organize food to eat during the day, BBQ’s will be available plus an ice chest. There will also be Food Trucks at the event, Flippin Yolk truck from 11am-4pm (Filipino/Mexican fusion) Gringos Taco truck from 6pm-11pm and an ice cream truck from 11am-11pm. The trucks are all donating 10% of the proceeds back to the Relay. From midnight to 2am we will have free food for the teams from Steven’s Steakhouse. Outdoor Theme for our booth, we will be decorating with hiking, biking gear and anything outdoors. Janice is having some cool posters made for part of our decorations. Also we will be having raffles at our booth. If you have any extra items of hiking or biking gear that is new and you are willing to donate please give to team captains Carol Martinez or Janice Cordova. If anyone wants to bring pictures of family or friend affected by cancer to honor at our booth, we will post them up. Any questions please feel free to post or direct to Team Captains.

Leave a message or spread the word:

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

January & February 2013 LATH Hikes

201301hikesWe start our 2013 hiking season and we have a variety of hikes in January & February! Everything from famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign to flourishing waterfalls of Angeles National Forest and Monrovia. We hope you find a hike that suits your hiking experience level. In addition, our annual LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike will take us out to Valley of Fire State Park! Make sure to check this page every so often as we do update them if any changes are made. So if you’re ready, we’re ready. Let’s get 2013 off to a great start with the LA Trail Hikers!

When clicking on the links below, keep in mind that the associated hikes’ detail page may not be up to date with regards to its meeting info/date/time, but will display (or be created with) the correct information (date, times, and assigned hike lead) as the hike approaches its scheduled date.

Temescal Canyon - Jan 20

Temescal Canyon – Jan 20, 2013

JANUARY
Wed – Jan 09 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jan 12 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl – 9:00 AM
Sun – Jan 13 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jan 16 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jan 19 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM
Sun – Jan 20 – Level 5 – Temescal Canyon – 8:30 AM
Mon – Jan 21 – Level 4 – Sturtevant Falls – 7:00 AM
Wed – Jan 23 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jan 26 – Level 4 – Cherry Canyon – 9:00 AM
Sun – Jan 27 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jan 30 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM

FEBRUARY

Inspiration Point - Feb 10, 2013

Inspiration Point – Feb 10, 2013

Sat – Feb 02 – Level 4 – Eaton Canyon Falls – 9:00 AM
Sun – Feb 03 – Level 5 Level 4 – Switzer Falls – 7:30 AM
Wed – Feb 06 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Feb 09 – Level 6 – Henninger Flats – 7:30 AM
Sun – Feb 10 – Level 7 – Inspiration Point – 8:00 AM
Wed – Feb 13 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Feb 16 – Level 2 – Arroyo Pescadero – 9:00 AM
Sun – Feb 17 – Level 4 – Whittier – 8:00 AM
Mon – Feb 18 – Level 4 – Claremont Hills Wilderness – 9:00 AM
Wed – Feb 20 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Feb 23 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 8:00 AM
Sun live sex rooms – Feb 24 – Level 5 – Towsley Canyon * – 7:30 AM
Wed – Feb 27 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM

LOOKING AHEAD
Sat – Mar 23 – LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike – Valley of Fire State Park, NV
Sat & Sun – April 6 & 7 – LATH & LATB Relay for Life – Commerce, CA

LATH Las Vegas - Mar, 23, 2013

LATH Las Vegas – Mar, 23, 2013

HIKE LIST KEY
Cancelled Hike
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike OR Details (Information) Page pending.

ADDITIONAL 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 posting.
– We try to schedule 2-3 months worth of hikes so we always have a fresh new set every so often.

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/

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s details page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then (optional: RSVP via Facebook for the event and) show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on each details page per 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.

By LA Trail Hikers, ago

Social Event – LA Trail Hikers Meet & Greet (12-06-2012)

The LA Trail Hikers will be having a Meet & Greet Thursday, December 06, 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. We would like to hear all your LATH Hiking stories and reflect on the 2012 hiking season.  In addition, this is a great event 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. 2013 LATH Hiking Season
  2. LATH 3nd Annual Blood Drive
  3. Las Vegas Road Trip Hike
  4. Preparing for a LATH hike.
  5. General Hiking Tips
  6. Hiking Shoes/Boots & Socks
  7. Special Collaborations
  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 (Meet & Greet)
Location: Casa De Luna Coffee House
Street: 9835 Belmont st
City/Town: Bellflower, CA

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

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By LA Trail Hikers, ago