Join the LA Trail Hikers for a great social event on Saturday, July 30, 2016 as we head out to Dodger Stadium for a great night of baseball fun! That night the Dodgers will be playing against the Arizona Diamond Backs. The game starts at 6:10pm. To be part of this event, simply purchase your tickets anywhere in the primary stadium area (does not include Right or Left Pavillion) and enjoy the game. During the 7th Inning stretch, we’ll get together for a picture at the Upper Reserve section 29 food court area (outside of the seating area, but inside the stadium ticket gates).
EVENT: LATH @ Dodger Stadium
WHEN: Saturday, July 30, 2016 (Game Starts at 6:10pm)
WHAT: We’ll be taking a group picture during the 7th Inning Stretch. Meet in the food court area outside of Upper Reserve section 29.
Please be there before the stretch begins so you can be in the group picture. If you are on the opposite side of the stadium, or in the top deck, make sure you start to head out early so you don’t miss us.
On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, we’ll be hosting our LATH Hiking Tips, Tricks, & Stories event at Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea. The best part about this event is that it’s going to be brought to life by you! We’re looking to have our very own hikers take the stage, for a few of minutes, to talk about their great hiking experience tips, tricks, and stories!
A few examples topics: why wear hiking socks, footwear recommendations, hiking poles, gaiter use, why crampons/micro-spikes, getting an Adventure Pass, cleaning your hydration pack, importance of electrolytes, types of snacks to carry, tying your shoes for special cases, hiking etiquette, physical/mental health success stories, why you enjoy hiking with the LA Trail Hikers, what hiking means to you, importance of leave no trace, and any other fun little tips and tricks you use on the trails that might be helpful for other hikers to know.
Presenters/Speakers (so far: Updated 7/20 1:08pm): Alex Escalona – Conditioning for a Hike: Walking posture & Nutrition Jessica Tovar – The Ten Essentials – What are they & Why do I need to carry all this stuff? Tony Ramos – Hiking the John Muir Trail Bethany Guerrero & Drew Unser (of Oddity Odysseys) – The necessity of hiking to explore L.A.
…and you!
We highly encourage you to participate. Talks can run anywhere from 2 to 10 mins. Really it’s up to you. We’d love to hear what you have to share.
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MEETING VENUE:
Date:
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Time:
6:30pm – 7:00pm – Order drinks and treats
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Event Begins
We’ll get together at Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea, in El Sereno (East Los Angeles), at 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please arrive 1/2 hour before to get your drinks and we’ll get started at about 7pm. They’ve been generous enough to save us a section of their outdoor patio for our event and in return it would be great if you support their small business by purchasing a drink or food item. 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!
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)
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!
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.
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)
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/
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.
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, we’ll be hosting our first LATH Hiking Tips & Tricks event at Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea. The best part about this event is that it’s going to be brought to life by you! We’re looking to have our very own hikers take the stage, for a few of minutes, to talk about their great hiking experience tips, tricks, and stories!
A few examples topics: why wear hiking socks, footwear recommendations, hiking poles, gaiter use, why crampons/micro-spikes, getting an Adventure Pass, cleaning your hydration pack, importance of electrolytes, types of snacks to carry, tying your shoes for special cases, hiking etiquette, physical/mental health success stories, why you enjoy hiking with the LA Trail Hikers, what hiking means to you, importance of leave no trace, and any other fun little tips and tricks you use on the trails that might be helpful for other hikers to know.
We highly encourage you to participate. Talks can run anywhere from 2 to 10 mins. Really it’s up to you. We’d love to hear what you have to share.
SIGN UP TO SHARE
MEETING VENUE:
Date:
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Time:
6:30pm – 7:00pm – Order drinks and treats
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Begin Event
We’ll get together at Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea, in El Sereno (East Los Angeles), at 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please arrive 1/2 hour before to get your drinks and we’ll get started at about 7pm. They’ve been generous enough to save us a section of their outdoor patio for our event and in return it would be great if you support their small business by purchasing a drink or food item. 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!
It’s time to get those legs moving on the trails.
Revisit this page: http://latrailhikers.com/upcoming Last Updated: 05/24/2016 – 12:55 PM
** NEW: The LATH Hikes List now provides an approximate hike finish time **
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)
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/
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.
SAVE THE DATE
It’s time to start booking your Las Vegas accommodations because the LA Trail Hikers are going on their 2016 LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike on: Saturday, April 30, 2016
WHERE ARE WE HIKING?
The designated place we will visit for our hike has not yet been decided, but that shouldn’t stop you from making your travel plans. Once we decide, we’ll let you all know in a different post.
WILL LATH PROVIDE ANYTHING?
All participants will be in charge of themselves and their own expenses, which includes things such as booking their own accommodations and setting up their own travel plans (we highly recommend carpooling and room sharing). LATH will not provide anything but a hike details page with a meeting place that will be close to the Las Vegas strip area.
WHERE SHOULD I BOOK MY ROOM?
We suggest you get your room closer to the area you’ll be after the hike, especially if you want to hang out on the Las Vegas strip area. If you are going to Las Vegas for the first time, or simply like to go all out, it’s very likely you’ll want to stay along the strip. If not, you’ll likely want to stay at a hotels that are South or North (and off) the strip for a better rate. Whatever service you choose to book your room (e.g. expedia.com, hotels.com, vegas.com, cheaptickets.com), consider using retailmenot.com for discounts/promo codes to apply to your booking.
HOW MANY DAYS WILL THIS EVENT BE?
The event will be solely on Saturday (morning to afternoon). However, you choose when to get to the Las Vegas and when to leave. Most people will get to Vegas on Friday evening and leave on Sunday morning/afternoon.
WHAT WILL THE HIKE(S) BE LIKE?
We’ll be working on setting up a few hikes that will vary from levels 3 and up. However, we’ll try to give more more specifics once everything is detailed out on our end.
WHAT WILL I EXPECT FROM THIS ROAD TRIP?
Once you have requested time off from work (if needed), booked your hotel, and made travel arrangements, you’ll be good to go. We’ll be providing more information in future posts as we put all details together. But for now, anticipate a great road trip with an awesome group of hikers!
Stay tuned as we provide more details for our upcoming 2016 LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike!
LA TRAIL HIKERS VOLUNTEERING EVENT
In April 2016, the LA Trail Hikers will head to Yosemite National Park to help volunteer help raise funds on behalf of NatureBridge, a non-profit organization, help student programs to participate in environmental science programs, within Yosemite, through school scholarships.
UPDATE (03-24-2016): We’ve been invited to participate on Sunday’s volunteer event. So we’ll be having new openings to do volunteer work on Sunday. Same dates apply for the event: Friday, April 15, 2016 (7:30am) – Sunday, April 17, 2016 (Return Evening), but instead of volunteering Saturday, you’ll volunteer on Sunday before returning home. We’ve updated the two itineraries below to help you find understand Sunday’s Volunteer setup.
SUNDAY VOLUNTEER STATUS:All Sunday spots are not taken (as of 03-25-2016 9:45am) – Sign up for the: Waiting List
SATURDAY VOLUNTEER STATUS: All Saturday Spots for are now taken (as of 02-13-2016, 1:27 pm)
SIGN UP DATES 1) New/Past LATH+NatureBridge Volunteers (Fri March 25 – Until Filled)
We are looking to provide this experience to new participants first. If you have never participated as volunteer for this event, you will have the first opportunity to sign up starting Fri March 25 until all spots are taken.
We ask that you only RSVP if:
– You are 100% availabe for all 3 days (meaning, having any time off is already approved).
– You are be able to stand/walk for about 6-8 hours during the volunteer event (with small rest breaks of course).
– Must be 18+ years of age.
IF YOU RESERVE A SPOT
Once you let us know you are able to attend by RSVP’ing your spot using EventBright, you will be provided a specific NatureBridge online form to fill out to complete your registration. You cannot RSVP for anyone but yourself. One RSVP per person. There is no guest option, and each attendee will be expected to particpate on the day of the activity. There will be a waiting list after all active spots are filled.
RSVP FOR EVENT
If you meet all criteria, click the following link to RSVP for the waiting list: LATH August Yosemite Volunteer RSVP (**New Spots for Sunday volunteering to be made available Fri, March 25**)
(SATURDAY) VOLUNTEER EVENT ITINERARY
Fri, April 15:
Meet at 7:30am (in Altadena)
Depart as a caravan at 8am (We’ll take 2 rest breaks along the way)
Arrival/Check-in/Lodging Assigned (about 2:30pm)
Orientation & Team Building
Dinner provided by NatureBridge
Fundraising/Volunteer Training
LATH Night Hike to Merced River from Curry Village
Sat, April 16 (Saturday Volunteering Day):
Complimentary Breakfast
Depart for & Arrive at Gates (Carpools)
Volunteering Day Donation Collections at park gates
Box Lunch Provided by NatureBridge
Depart Gates & Arrive at Accommodations
Dinner provided by NatureBridge
Celebration & Awards
Sun, April 17:
Complimentary breakfast at Crane Flat
LATH Saturday Volunteer Group Yosemite Park Day Exploration/Hike
Drive Home
VOLUNTEER DAY ACTIVITY (April 16)
As a volunteer, you will be collecting donations park visitors while standing in front of the park gates. Please note that you’ll be on your feet most of the time, wear comfortable shoes. All donations collected will go to NatureBridge to support their outdoor programs for students.
(SUNDAY) VOLUNTEER EVENT ITINERARY
Fri, April 15:
Meet at 7:30am (in Altadena)
Depart as a caravan at 8am (We’ll take 2 rest breaks along the way)
Arrival/Check-in/Lodging Assigned (about 2:30pm)
Orientation & Team Building
Dinner provided by NatureBridge
Fundraising/Volunteer Training
LATH Night Hike to Merced River from Curry Village
Sat, April 16:
Complimentary breakfast at Crane Flat
Box Lunch Provided by NatureBridge
LATH Sunday Volunteer Group Yosemite Park Day Exploration/Hike
Dinner provided by NatureBridge
Celebration & Awards
Sun, April 17 (Sunday Volunteering Day):
Complimentary Breakfast
Depart for & Arrive at Gates (Carpools)
Volunteering Day Donation Collections at park gates
Box Lunch Provided by NatureBridge
Depart Gates & Arrive at Accommodations to checkout
Drive Home
VOLUNTEER DAY ACTIVITY (April 17)
As a volunteer, you will be collecting donations park visitors while standing in front of the park gates. Please note that you’ll be on your feet most of the time, wear comfortable shoes. All donations collected will go to NatureBridge to support their outdoor programs for students.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accomodations will be provided on Friday & Saturday night. NatureBridge will provide lodging and meals at its rustic Crane Flat campus.
Rustic bunk style accommodations in two buildings
Bring your own sleeping bag or other bedding
Meals provided in dining hall
Central bathhouse with two showers each for men and women
Free parking
Volunteers should bring lodge/camping items, including sleeping bags to make your stay comfortable. A complete packing list and more information will be provided to those who will participate to better prepare them for the trip.
TRAVEL
Participants will be contacted to setup carpooling options prior to event. Volunteer drivers will drive their own vechicles to the event and back. In addition, they will be used to travel to the volunteer gates while at the park. We’ll make sure everyone finds a carpool setup prior to event as a driver or passenger.
We look forward to having you join us on this event!
*** MARCH hikes will be appended here until the complete Mar/Apr hikes list is completed ***
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)
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/
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.
On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, we’ll be hosting our LATH Hiking Tips, Tricks, & Stories event at 
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 
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