This coming Tuesday, July 21, the LA Trail Hikers will have an opportunity attend an advanced screening of the 2015 movie, A WALK IN THE WOODS, starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, and Kristen Schaal. You must RSVP as noted beforehand, or you won’t be able to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
STATUS: EVENT IS NOW PAST. No More Availibility.
This venture will be offered on a first come first serve basis until all seats are taken.
LOS ANGELES SCREENING: Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Real D Screening Room Address: 100 N Crescent Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 RSVP: Must RSVP and receive confirmation to attend
ABOUT THE FILM:
Opening: September 2, 2015
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Produced by: Robert Redford, Bill Holderman, and Chip Diggins
Written by: Rick Kerb and Bill Holderman
Starring: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, and Kristen Schaal
Running Time: 104 minutes
A WALK IN THE WOODS is a road trip comedy about an aging travel writer who decides to hike the 2000-mile Appalachian Trail, accompanied by a long estranged high school buddy he’s been avoiding for years. Along the way, the duo face off with each other, nature and an eccentric assortment of characters only to discover that some roads are better left untraveled.
LA TRAIL HIKERS VOLUNTEERING EVENT
In August 2015, the LA Trail Hikers will be return to Yosemite National Park for volunteering partnership with NatureBridge, a non-profit organization, to help raise funds for NatureBridge programs, and help kids participate in environmental science programs, within Yosemite, through school scholarships.
We are looking for 9 LA Trail Hikers who will represent our group and participate in this volunteering event at Yosemite on: Monday, August 24, 2015 – Wednesday, August 26, 2015
VOLUNTEER STATUS: All 9 Spots Taken (as of 07-10-2015, 5:23 pm) At this point, you may feel free to join the waiting list.
SIGN UP DATES 1) New LATH+NatureBridge Volunteers (Sat July 4 – Tue July 28)
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 Sat July 4 at 8am until Tue, July 28 at 11pm.
2) Previous LATH+NatureBridge Volunteers (Mon July 13 – Tue July 28)
If you have participated on a NatureBridge volunteering event before, we’re sure you know how amazing and rewarding this experience can be. Especially for a Yosemite first-time visitor. So we ask that you give others an opportunity to sign up first. If the 9 spots are not filled by July 28, 2015, we’ll then open it to returning volunteers from Mon July 13 until Tue July 28 at 11pm.
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. There is no guest option, all attendees will be be volunteers on the day of the activity.
LATH Volunteer Group Yosemite Park Day Exploration/Hike
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VOLUNTEER DAY ACTIVITY (Aug 25)
As a volunteer, you will be collecting donations park visitors while standing in front of the park gates. All donations collected will go to NatureBridge to support their outdoor programs for students.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accomodations will be provided on Monday & Tuesday night. NatureBridge will provide lodging and meals at its rustic Crane Flat campus. Volunteers should bring camping items, including sleeping bags. A complete packing list will be provided.
TRAVEL
Participants will be contacted to setup carpooling options prior to event. Participants will drive their own vechicles to the event and back.
Keep hydrated during your summer hikes!
Revisit this page: http://latrailhikers.com/upcoming List Last Updated: 08/25/2015 – 6:38 PM
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)
It’s been a great 5th year for the LA Trail Hikers! And, on August 17, 2015, we’ll commence our 6th year as a hiking group in Los Angeles! It’s been quite a half-year so far and we’re only getting started! The LATH Hike Leads have got some great hikes scheduled and we’re ready to continue some great hikes in and around L.A. And, as you know, Southern California summers can be quite blistering. So, let’s make sure you are all taking plenty of water on your hikes to keep adequately hydrated. It’s good to have all your summer gear (such as a hat, sunscreen, light colored clothing, and electrolyte supplements) to make your hikes enjoyable. We have a few evening hikes, including our Red, Hike, and Blue hike on July 4th to go see the surrounding area fireworks from Griffith Park. And, we’ll be celebrating with our annual (All Day) LATH Beach Party on Aug 15. We hope to see you there for a great time with our hikers!
This page will be constantly updated, so remember that you can always come back to this page by bookmarking http://latrailhikers.com/upcoming as a shortcut. But, enough of that, let’s start getting those calendars full of hikes with the LA Trail Hikers!
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.
The LA Trail Hikers are happy to announce that their 2015 Utah Road Trip Hike will be held on: Saturday, October 03, 2015!
*** UPCOMING Utah Road Trip Information and Q&A Sessions ***
Here is a list of the upcoming gatherings where we look to provide you and get feedback for the upcoming Utah Road Trip. We’re hoping these gatherings will provide good feedback to bring everything together. They should only be about 1/2 to 1 hour. All the Sessions will be asking questions and providing similar information, so you only need to attend one if you can. If you can’t make these, don’t worry, we’ll be posting the information we gather online for you. But if you can attend please do so we get some good ideas and answer questions to make this a great trip for everyone! Here’s what we have so far:
* Sun 9/20: 8:00pm – Starbucks (Alhambra) 1131 S Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803
Friday – Gather all information from hike leads and start producing the event details to post during the weekend.
– We will be having a few LATH meetings to answer questions and discuss the logistics of the upcoming Utah Road trip for those who will be attending. Various September Meeting dates to follow.
At this point we suggest using this date to plan your travel accommodations near Zion National Park’s south entrance. Hotel rooms and campgrounds book fast, so make sure you get your accommodations with good time. The event will be held on Saturday, but you should plan for arrival and departure. Full details for the trip will be announced at a later date.
Hi LA Trail Hikers, it is with great excitement that we announce the return of one of our past LATH Hike Leads: Luis Salazar!
Luis rejoins the group with plenty of trail leadership experience and a very motivating attitude. As a previous hike lead, he led both easier and challenging hikes. So he is well-rounded with multiple leveled hikes. He originally joined the LA Trail Hikers as a hike lead in 2010 and continued on until 2012. Luis will start leading hikes during the July & August 2015 hikes set. So, if you see him on an upcoming hike, feel free to welcome him back as one of our LATH Hike Leads!
Sunshine is upon us. Let’s get outdoors!
Revisit this page: http://latrailhikers.com/upcoming List Last Updated: 06/30/2015 – 9:07 AM
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)
We’ve had some fun adventures these first four months of hiking with you all. We know many of you have incremented your #52HikeChallenge number, so keep it up! We had a wonderful time with you at our social get together in March. And we’ll be having our LATH Meet & Greet again on June18! Additionally, in April, we visited Mount Charleston during our LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike. It turned out to be a great success and everyone had an amazing time. And now we look forward to the new May & June schedule. We’ve got many themed hikes this time around including our annual hikes for Mother’s Day (May 10), National Trails Day (June 6), National Get Outdoors Day (June 13), and Father’s Day (June 21)! We’ll be hiking through Spring and will end our set as we move into the First Day of Summer on June 21. So expect the days ahead to a bit warm. You’ll feel plenty of sunshine, so make sure you keep hydrated anytime you’re out in the sun. Also, we’ve changed the listing so only hike detail pages that are ready to go will be linked in the list above. This means we’ll be updating the page constantly as we did before. Remember you can always come back to this page by going to http://latrailhikers.com/upcoming as a shortcut. Anyhow, let’s hit those trails and have an have some more fun adventures LA Trail Hikers!
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.
Let Spring bring us forward to new adventures! List Last Updated: 04/14/2015 – 7:30 PM
** = Hike info is now up-to-date, or it has been recently updated for the specified date when you click through. (Otherwise you’ll see info from the last visit to that trail)
^= New LATH Hike or Special Event (Information may be pending, if so, will be linked at a later date)
We’ve completed 2 months of hiking so far in 2015! And that puts many of you ahead in the #52HikeChallenge as we continue our hiking adventures spring. While we’re talking about Spring, we would like you remember that Daylight Savings begins at 2am on Sunday, March 8, 2015. So make sure sure you change your clocks ahead one hour when you got to sleep on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Well, as you may already have seen, our LATH Hike Leads have compiled a great list of hikes for March & April 2015, and our LATH Digital Team will keep you up-to-date with all the events as they are posted. You’ll want to keep a note of LATH Meet & Greet on March 24th. If it’s your first time joining the group, you can go and meet some of our hikers, as your LATH/Hiking questions, and participate in some fun activities. If not, you’ll will be able to provide your hiking experience to others and also participate with our group in some good talk activities. On Saturday, April 25th, we’ll also be having our annual LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike! And, later in the fall we’ll be going toZion National Park in Utah for our Fall 2015 LATH Road Trip Hike. Information for these additional activities will be posted at a later time (for those in this set, closer to their event date). We hope you’re looking to have some great adventures with us and look to more fun with the LA Trail Hikers!
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 posting.
– We try to schedule 2-3 months worth of hikes so we always have a fresh new set every so often.
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.
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?
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.
We are happy to announce our 2015 LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike (Save the date)! We’ll be going out to Las Vegas on April 25, 2015, and our intended road trip hike(s) will be in the Mt. Charleston area (about 50 mins from the LV strip). This is your opportunity to start booking your accommodations in Las Vegas (or North Las Vegas if you’d prefer). However, we recommend booking in the area you’ll be staying/enjoying AFTER the hike event. Full details available here: http://latrailhikers.com/hikes/road-trip-hikes/mount-charleston-nv/
LA Trail Hikers, it’s a new year and we’re ready for another year of great adventures with you! This will be the first LATH hike of 2015! Come join us on a night hike to get our hiking season started! FYI, the Jan/Feb LATH hikes list is still being ironed out, but should be posted in the following days. In the meantime, let’s get the show on the road!
Congratulations on being part of another amazing LATH hiking season! It’s been a great one, and I’m glad you were all part of it from January, or sometime later in the year. The advocacy for bringing people out to experience, learn about, and understand the needs of nature has continued to thrive through this group. Even though the year has come to a close, we have many achievements to recognize.
This year marked the group’s fifth year anniversary of its foundation, and it’s all thanks to each one of you that we have continued strong since August 17, 2009. When the group first started leading guided hikes, there wasn’t certainty that this little hiking group would be around beyond two years, but that didn’t stop it from moving forward and going beyond expectations. That’s five years of LA Trail Hikers on the trails of Greater Los Angeles!
The group has had many great adventures in 2014. We had at least 160 hikes on the 2014 LATH itinerary. The first hike was on January 8th and the last hike was on December 10th. However, along with these hikes came some great side adventures. In March, we traveled to Nevada and took a Road Trip Hike exploring trails at Valley of Fire State Park. March also allowed some LATH volunteers to do some garden maintenance in Amir’s Garden at Griffith Park. In April, in collaboration with the LA Trail Bikers, we participated in the Relay For Life event in the City of Commerce. In June we participated in the National Trails Day and it also brought in the new LATH Digital Team volunteers. In August, we had the LATH Annual Beach Party and celebrated LATH’s 5th year anniversary the next day. Also in August, a few volunteers represented LATH at Yosemite to help raise funds for NatureBridge. October was a highly anticipated month where we went to Arizona to take a Road Trip Hike to the Grand Canyon. It was something we had wanted to do for years, but finally came to fruition. November took a few volunteers back to Yosemite for a second chance at helping NatureBridge in raising funds. Overall, the additional ventures did help many hikers experience new areas and activities they may have not visited or done in the past. If you were able to join us on any of these, I hope the memories will stay warm in your hearts.
In the years that the group has been around, we’ve have had volunteers whose commitment and dedication help the group be what it is.
This year brought in new volunteers to help us on the digital end. The LATH Digital Team arose in June. They’ve been quite active on our social media accounts and have been updating our followers with hike updates and other types of hiking related posts. It seems that more and more people find us because of these efforts and get them hiking with us, or simply inspired to continue the activity themselves. Although this team puts in their own time and their own posts/updates, they do so in a seamless way to represent one voice, the LATH voice of the online hiking community. I want to take this opportunity to recognize all our Digital team members for doing what they do behind the scenes to keep everyone up to date on the happenings of the group.
And, when talking about the group’s volunteers, we certainly note the folks that lead the group’s hikes, the LATH Hike Leads. Without them, there would be no hiking component to the group. They are the ones taking care of, encouraging, and leading hikers on adventures throughout the year. They are one of the core pieces to the success of the LA Trail Hikers. They are hikers with a passion to help others.
Included in this year’s message, a few of our volunteers were able to send some season-ending messages just for you:
“I wish everyone in this great organization the happiest of holidays and the merriest of New Years! Can’t wait to see y’all on the trail and in Zion in 2015!”
– Peter Flanigan, LATH Digital Team
“It has been a pleasure to hike and lead you all this past year. Hope you all enjoyed the trails along with the many laughs we shared! Thank you again for a great year.. looking forward to an even better hiking year in 2015!! Happy Trails and Happy New year!”
– Janiece Cordova, LATH Hike Lead
“2014 was an amazing year. I hiked beautiful, scenic trails, got to go on exciting road trips, and made many wonderful friendships. I want to wish all of you LA Trail Hikers a happy and blessed 2015. I’m looking forward to hitting the trails with you all.”
– Caesar Estrada, LATH Digital Team
“To all the hikers who joined us in 2014 I hope you enjoyed your experience with LATH. It is my honor to be able to be a hike leader for LATH. I have met so many wonderful people and shared some great experiences this year. I’ve seen beginner hikers become more advanced hikers and many lifelong friendships formed. It is always wonderful to see and be a part of many memorable experiences. Here is to many more in 2015!”
– Diana Herrera, LATH Hike Lead
“This has been an awesome year for me. I feel so blessed to have met so many wonderful people through LATH. Many have inspired me to challenge myself and do things that I didn’t think was physically possible a year ago. I have become more active and living a healthier lifestyle since joining LATH. For that I thank everyone of you whom I’ve met and hope to meet. Let us continue to inspire each other in the coming year.”
– Linh Le, LATH Digital Team
“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be a hike lead for what I consider a great group of people. What you all should know is that being a hike lead is a two-way street and I get so much back just from all the wonderful people I have met, friends, and truly amazing people that make up our group. Thank you all for the opportunity to participate and give back. Have a fantastic coming year and best of wishes to all.”
– Sylvia Quinteros, LATH Hike Lead
“‘People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.’ – Edmund Hillary
‘Take Action – Be Extraordinary’ – Tony Ramos”
– Tony Ramos, LATH Hike Lead
I personally want to thank all of our volunteers for all the time they put into working with our hikers, each other, and me on helping make this one great hiking group. You are all very special for helping others ignite their passion for hiking and for making sure their fires stay lit.
LATH Hike Leads
LATH Digital Team
Irma Padilla
Peter Flanigan
Sylvia Quinteros
Catherine Salgado
Diana Herrera
Linh Le
Tony Ramos
Busta Groove
Janiece Cordova
Caesar Estrada
Carol Martinez
Cindy Pena
Jason Bazalar
Harvey Fiji
Justine Orantes
Laura Sardisco
Alisa Barraza
Patty Guerra
Chris Lockett
Lia Wong
Jason Bazalar
In 2014, the group came across many new hikers that became part of the long-standing hiking family that you have all helped us create. Hikers, old and new, continue showing lots of love for the group, and in return we get some awesome people joining in us on hikes. The LA Trail Hikers group is here because of you. So, this is my opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for being part of this group. For believing in it. And, for holding it such high regard. I hope that your experience with this group stays close to your heart. It is a lot of work, but in the end, your smiles make it all worth it.
On behalf of all the LATH volunteers (Hike Leads & Digital Team), thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part the LA Trail Hikers. And, I hope you have a great holiday season with family and friends, and look forward to joining the LA Trail Hikers in 2015!
My best to you,
Jason Bazalar
Founder | Organizer | Hike Lead | Digital Team
LA Trail Hikers
This coming Tuesday, July 21, the LA Trail Hikers will have an opportunity attend an advanced screening of the 2015 movie, A WALK IN THE WOODS, starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, and Kristen Schaal. You must RSVP as noted beforehand, or you won’t be able to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are happy to announce our 2015 LATH Las Vegas Road Trip Hike (Save the date)! We’ll be going out to Las Vegas on April 25, 2015, and our intended road trip hike(s) will be in the Mt. Charleston area (about 50 mins from the LV strip). This is your opportunity to start booking your accommodations in Las Vegas (or North Las Vegas if you’d prefer). However, we recommend booking in the area you’ll be staying/enjoying AFTER the hike event. Full details available here:
