Upcoming Hikes & Events

Once a year, we like to take a break from the trails and celebrate the accomplishments of our hikers with an all day beach party. We start early in the morning and continue through the night. Some hikers spend all day with us and others come for only parts of the day/night. We look forward to having you be part of this fun event!

SOCIAL EVENT: LA Trail Hikers – Beach Party 2013

EVENT DATE: August 10, 2013

EVENT TIME: 8:00am – 10pm (All Day Event)

** Lifeguard Tower Numbers (Updated)**
We are meeting between Lifeguard Towers 22 & 23 (closer to 23). When you are at the beach entrance (where you pay the entrance), make sure you stay on the right lanes so you go towards the north side of the beach parking. If you’re not sure, simply ask the parking teller which direction you should go for the towers indicated.

MEETING POINT:
Bolsa Chica State Beach (Entrance)
Life Guard Tower # (Between) 22 & 23 (closer to 23)
17851 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

The entrance to the beach is on Pacific Coast Highway, about one and a half miles south of Warner Avenue.

LIFE GUARD TOWER: (This will be posted in the morning of the event)

POTLUCK SIGNUP: Bringing something to the beach party? Let us know what goodies you’ll be bringing by putting your name and the items in this form:  http://bit.ly/q9bGTB
If you have any portable cooking tools/BBQs, please feel free to bring them. Keep in mind that people like to volunteer to cook around the clock.

BEACH GEAR: So what should you take with you? We recommend you taking any of the following to make your day/evening at the beach a great experience:

• Sunscreen – You’ll be glad we reminded you.
• Water – Keep in mind you’ll probably get thirsty and may want to have some around.
• Beach Chairs – You’ll use these plenty for enjoying a relaxing beach day/night
• Beach Blankets – When you want soak some sun, take an after-swim nap, or take a break from sitting/standing.
• Towels/Swimwear – Think ahead and prepare for some fun in the water.
• Coolers/Insulated Lunch Boxes – If you plan on bringing some food/refreshments that need to stay cold, you might consider bringing one.
• Beach/River Sandals – You may want to get into the water but with foot protection, so these may come in handy.
• Sports Equipment – Bicycle, Football, Hula Hoops, Volleyball & net, and any other type of fun sports equipment you might want to share.
• Beach Umbrellas – Keeps you under the shade.
• Plastic Bag – Keep your wet clothes separate.
• Throws/Blankets – Later in the evening you may want to cozy up with a blanket as it will get cold at night.
• Sweaters/Long Pants – Again, it does get colder later in the evening. Keep yourself warm.
• Firewood – Have any extra wood laying around? Bring some for our fire pit.
• BBQ/Cooking Utensils – Do you have portable cookware? We’ll need some where to cook those burgers.
• Other Recommendations? – Post them on our FB Event page here: http://www.facebook.com/events/515391818532066/

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The sun is hot and the LA Trail Hiker are ready for their 2013 Beach Party! Join us to enjoy the wonderful combination of great food, friends and families at Bolsa Chica State Beach!

This is a potluck-style event so bring a dish and drinks to share with others. It’s very important that you bring a chair and don’t forget your beach towels and a sweater for later that night. We recommend plenty of sunscreen and other beach-related items.

PARKING FEE: $15.00 per vehicle (9 persons or less per vehicle). It is best to arrive prior to 10am to get good parking. It gets very crowded this time of year, so if you don’t want to spend hours waiting in line and trying to find parking, it is advised that you come early or later in the evening, not midday.  If you come after, you may get locked out out of a full parking lot. And they will only allow people in once a number of people have left. So please get there earlier in the day.

INFORMATIVE LINKS:

• http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289 

RSVP Online: You can RSVP via Facebook

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 attending the event, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as bicycling, swimming, and all other beach activity may 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. We are not responsible for any loss or personal injury.

MAP: 

Every now and then we enjoy meeting our hikers outside of the typical hiking scene. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our 2013 LATH Bowling Social! This is a great opportunity to meet and greet new and active hikers. One of the fun parts is getting to see our hikers out of their hiking attire and getting a little more face time to get to know one another. Have questions about some upcoming hikes we have list in our July & August hiking schedule? Or want to get started with us? Or, simply want to come enjoy some bowling fun with a great bunch? Then this is the LATH event for you! We look forward to seeing you there!

WHAT: LA Trail Hikers Bowling Social

WHEN: Sunday, July 21, 2013

TIME: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Approx. ending time)

WHERE:
Lucky Strike (Orange, CA)
The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd. West Ste. G-2
Orange, CA 92868
http://www.bowlluckystrike.com/locations/california/orange-county/
(Scroll Down this page for Map & Directions)

EVENT NOTE: Each attending individual will be responsible for purchasing their own bowling time (renting shoes, gear) and any food/drinks at the location. We are simply providing a way to get together, the rest is up to you. We will be at Lucky Strike for the duration indicated above, no need to leave you wish to extend your stay. And look forward to having you attend.

EVENT RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/540746132656431/

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 attending this event, you confirming that you understand that will not hold any event lead/organizer, participant, LA Trail Hikers, or venue responsible for any hazard to your well being. You are fully responsible for yourself.

MAP & DIRECTIONS:
Click on red marker for link to directions.

We 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.

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

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

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.

Hello 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:

We 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.

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

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

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.