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It seems like Summer, but we’re just in the middle of Spring. However, the weather is still great for hiking. The LATH Hike Leads have designed a great schedule of hikes for you to enjoy during May & June.  Included in this set is support for our friends over at NatureBridge for their Hike-A-Thon fundraising event, a couple of themed hikes for Mother’s & Father’s day (Las Mamacitas and Who’s Your Daddy? hike, respectively),  a hike to support National Trails Day, some extra Monday morning hikes, and a rotation of LATH hikes which we haven’t done in a while.  Some might even seem new for hikers that recently joined the group. Either way, we have a great selection of hikes for you to join us on. And, we have now posted the 2014 LATH Grand Canyon Road Trip Hike page with some information that will get you started in booking your accommodations. We look forward to seeing you on our upcoming hikes. Also, if you take any pictures and post them to Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, don’t forget to add hashtag #LATH.

BEFORE YOU CLICK ON A HIKE DETAILS PAGE BELOW, PLEASE NOTE: The hike information on each page may not be up to date with regards to its meeting info/date/time it was linked from. However, it will display (or be created with) the correct information (date, times, and assigned hike lead) as the hike approaches its scheduled date. It does take some work to update these, so we work on the ones with closer upcoming dates first. If a hike has multiple upcoming dates (typically Wednesday night hikes), only the most upcoming date (and info) will be displayed, and will be updated accordingly.

HIKE LIST KEY:
Cancelled Hike or Information
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike or Special Event (Information may be pending, if so, will be linked at a later date)

MAY

Sat – May 03 – Level 3 – Nature Bridge* – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 04 – Level 5 – Sycamore Canyon – 8:00 AM
Wed – May 07 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 10 – Level 3 – Eaton Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sun – May 11 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 8:00 AM
Mon – May 12 – Level 4 – Whittier – 8:00 AM
Wed – May 14 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 17 – Level 5 – Ernest Debs Park – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 18 – Level 4 – Sturtevant Falls – 6:00 AM

Wed – May 21 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 24 – Level 5 – Schabarum Park – 8:00 AM (MOVED TO 5/26)
Sun – May 25 – Level 4 – Claremont Wilderness Park – 7:30 AM
Mon – May 26 – Level 4 – Franklin Canyon – 10:00 AM (CANCELLED)
Mon – May 26 – Level 5 – Schabarum Park – 7:30 AM (REPLACEMENT)
Wed – May 28 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 31 – Level 7 – La Jolla Canyon – 7:30 AM 7:00 AM
Sat – May 31 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl – 8:30 AM 8:00 AM

JUNE
(Updated: June 23)

Sun – Jun 01 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Mon – Jun 02 – Level 5 – Schabarum Park – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jun 04 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 07 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sun – Jun 08 – Level 4 – Switzer Falls – 7:30 AM
Wed – Jun 11 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 14 – Level 5 – Winter Creek – 7:00 AM  6:00 AM
Sun – Jun 15 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jun 18 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 21 – Level 6 – Henninger Flats – 7:30 AM
Sun – Jun 22 – Level 7 – Zuma Canyon Narrows* – 7:00 AM (Cancelled)
Wed – Jun 25 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jun 28 – Level 7 – Bridge to Nowhere – 6:00 AM
Sun – Jun 29 – Level 6 – Orchard Campground* – 8:00 AM 7:30AM

NEW SCHEDULE FOR JULY/AUGUST 2014 NOW AVAILABLE: http://latrailhikers.com/2014/06/30/july-august-2014-lath-hikes/

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, we’ll try to post on the 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.

2014 GRAND CANYON ROAD TRIP HIKE (UPDATE)
The Grand Canyon Road Trip hike has been set for the morning of:  Saturday, October 11, 2014

We’ve setup a page to start getting you ready for this Road Trip. Visit it here:
http://latrailhikers.com/hikes/road-trip-hikes/grand-canyon-south-rim/

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THESE HIKES?
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?
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.

Our LATH 2014 Grand Canyon Road Trip is set for: Saturday, October 11, 2014.

We’re excited to get things on a roll for our upcoming road trip to the Grand Canyon! And, to get you started, we want to make sure you start to book your accommodations now so you aren’t left without a place to stay. Campsites and Hotel Rooms get booked quickly as we get closer to the date, so make sure you have your sleeping area ready. Also, this is a great time to start putting in your requests for time-off.   We’ve setup a page, that we’ll be updating, where you will find all information you’ll need for this trip.

Visit it here:
http://latrailhikers.com/hikes/road-trip-hikes/grand-canyon-south-rim/

The holidays are here and our hike leads have scheduled a great set of hikes for the months of November and December. This time around, we are having a LATH Open House event where you can come meet the hiking group, get some hiking advice, and enjoy some good social time with us off the trails. In addition, to make this holiday season a little more special for some, we’re going to designate four of the following hikes as toy drop-off points for our first LATH Toy Drive. We’ll be providing full information regarding the toy drive in a separate posting for you to bring a new/unwrapped toy, to our hike leads to collect. We’ll then give them to a designated facility/organization to give to those who could use them a little more this time of year. As you know may already know, when the holidays are right around the corner, it’s usually the indication that our hiking season is coming to a close . But fear not, for there is plenty of hiking before our hike leads take a Winter Break (Dec 16 to Jan 8) to enjoy some well deserved time off. We’ve also included some information about our upcoming 2014 LATH Hiking season which will include a Road Trip to Grand Canyon National Park. So take the time to look at all the hikes and start adding them to your schedules. We look forward to having you join us on a hike and, as always, Rediscovering Los Angeles!

BEFORE YOU CLICK ON A HIKE BELOW, PLEASE NOTE: When clicking on the links below, keep in mind that the associated hike information page may not be up to date with regards to its meeting info/date/time it was linked from. However, it will display (or be created with) the correct information (date, times, and assigned hike lead) as the hike approaches its scheduled date. It does take some work to update these, so we work on the ones with closer upcoming dates first.

NOVEMBER
Sat – Nov 02 – Level 8 – Mt Wilson* – 7:30 AM
Sun – Nov 03 – Level 7 – La Jolla Canyon – 7:30 AM
Wed – Nov 06 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Nov 09 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 8:30 AM
Sun – Nov 10 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 5:00 PM
Wed – Nov 13 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Nov 14 – LATH Open House* – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sat – Nov 16 – Level 4 – Claremont Hills Wilderness – 8:00 AM
Sun – Nov 17 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 8:00 AM
Wed – Nov 20 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Nov 23 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sun – Nov 24 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Amir’s Garden – 9:00 AM
Wed – Nov 27 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM

Fri – Nov 29 – Level 6 – Elysian Park – Portola Trail – 10:00 AM
Sat – Nov 30 – Level 8 – Sandstone Peak & The Grotto* – 6:30 AM

DECEMBER
Sun – Dec 01 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – Dec 04 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Dec 07 – Level 3 – Will Rodgers Trail* – 8:00 AM
Sun – Dec 08 – Level 7 –
Wed – Dec 11 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Dec 14 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 8:00 AM
Sun – Dec 15 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM

LA TRAIL HIKERS – WINTER BREAK
December 16, 2012 – January 7, 2013
During this time, the LA Trail Hikers group is dormant and will not schedule or lead any hikes. This allows our hikers and hike leads to enjoy the holiday season and take a well deserved break until we return the following season.

HIKE LIST KEY:
Cancelled Hike or Information
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike or Special Event (Information may be pending, if so, will be linked at a later date)

LATH TOY DRIVE
This year, during December LATH Hikes, you can bring a new or unwrapped toy to contribute to our first toy drive. We’ll be giving all collected toys to an appointed facility for distribution. Bringing a toy will not be required to attend any of the specified hikes. However, if you can do so, any contributions will be greatly appreciated.

2014 LATH HIKING SEASON
– First Hike of the 2014 LATH Hiking Season will be: Wednesday, January 8, 2014.
– During Fall of the 2014 season, the LA Trail Hikers will be going on Road Trip hike to Grand Canyon!

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.

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.

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