General Updates

Welcome LATH Twitter Team


We are happy to announce that we’ve brought on board two Tweeters (who also happen to be hikers) to represent the the LA Trail Hikers on Twitter!

Melisa Puga and Peter Flanigan will be joining the organization as the voice of the group within the Twitter-sphere using our account (@latrailhikers). They will be the force tweeting:

  • the group’s upcoming hikes
  • the group’s social events
  • general LATH information
  • answers to questions sent to us via Twitter
  • anything other noted messages about the group

Not only that, they will also be working together to become a hiking resource to all our followers by tweeting:

  • hike related articles and images
  • to establish the #LATH hastag
  • interacting with the Twitter community about LATH & Hiking in General
  • trivia and other hiking crowd source intents
  • to further grow the LA Trail Hikers within Twitter

The #LATH hastag will connect tweets to join conversations with us. So if you use Twitter, feel free to connect with us and share your tweets and pictures using that hash tag. We look forward to growing the among the hiking community, and volunteers like these two, our hike leads, and friends of the LA Trail Hikers make it happen!

So once again, welcome both Melisa and Peter to the LA Trail Hikers and start filling our twitter feeds with some good hiking tweets!

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LA Trail Hikers 2nd Annual Blood Drive

Join the LA Trail Hikers on May 20, 2012 from 9am to 2pm at Sorensen Park for their 2nd Annual Blood Drive! This year we’re teaming up with our friends, the LA Trail Bikers and the San Gabriel Valley Trail Walkers, in hopes of bringing as many possible donors to help save lives. The blood drive will run from 9am to 2pm. This event is not limited to group members, so bring your friends and family.

When: Sunday May 20, 2012

Time: 9:00am -2:00pm

Location: Sorenson Park
11419 Rose Hedge Drive, Whittier, CA

***Donate Blood and get a FREE t-shirt or a coupon for a pint of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream***

Before donating you must know the following:

*Be in good health
*Eat a nutritious meal
*Be at least 17years old (or 16 yrs old with a signed parental
consent)
*Drink plenty of water
*You can donate blood every 56 days
*Weigh at least 113lbs
*No tattoos or piercings within the last 12 months
*Bring a valid photo ID

Look out for the PIH-Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital mobile unit parked in the Sorenson Park parking lot!

BBQ Potluck – 1pm to 4pm
In addition, we’ll be have a having a BBQ Potluck at the park. Feel free to bring any food, snacks, drinks, condiments, or utencils you can to share with everyone. We look forward to having you there with us!

Bring your bikes & locks because later in the day, our friends, the LA Trail Bikers, will go on a beginner’s bike ride around the area and get to know some of your fellow riders who enjoy to ride as well.

There is fun for everyone! Basketball courts, playgrounds, softball fields, & much more!

Any further questions please fill free to leave us a message at: [email protected]

 

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May and June 2012 LATH Hikes

We’re excited to bring you our May and June 2012 LATH Hikes List!  We have tried our best to bring a variety of levels for our hikers. During May we’ll have an array of hikes including our 2nd Annual Blood Drive. June weather brings about many new hikes with a few favorites. Bring your excitement, good energy, water/snacks and hunger for the outdoors to any hike of your choice. We’ll see you there!

MAY
Wed – May 2 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 3 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 5 – Level 2 & 5 – Zion National Park, Utah – ROAD TRIP HIKE – 8:00 AM *
Sun – May 6 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl – 9:00 AM
Wed – May 9 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 10 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 12 – Level 5 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sun – May 13 – Level 5 – Sycamore Canyon – 8:00 AM
Wed – May 16 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 17 – Level 4 – Whittier – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 19 – Level 7 – Bridge to Nowhere – 7:00 AM
Sun – May 20 – LATH 2nd Annual Blood Drive – 9:00 AM
Wed – May 23 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 24 – Level 4 – Whittier – 7:00 PM
Sat – May 26 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM
Sun – May 27 – Level 5 – O’Melveny Park – 8:00 AM *
Sun – May 27 – Level 4 – Eaton Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Mon – May 28 – Level 6 – Portola Trail – 11:00 AM
Mon – May 28 – Level 4 – Ernest Debs Park – 9:00 AM
Wed – May 30 – Level 6 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – May 31 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM

JUNE
Sat – June 2 – Level 4 – Claremont Hills – 7:00 AM
Sat – June 2 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Amir’s Garden (National Trail’s Day) – 10:00 AM
Sun – June 3 – Level 3 – Cherry Canyon – Owl Trail – 9:00 AM
Wed – June 6 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 7 – Level 4 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 9 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sat – June 9 – Level 4 – O’Melvany Park – 8:30 AM
Sun – June 10 – Level 6 – Winter Creek – 7:00 AM
Wed – June 13 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 14 – Level 4 – Franklin Canyon – 7:00 PM *
Sat – June 16 – Level 3 – Culver City Stairs Trail – 9:00 AM *
Sat – June 16 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Sun – June 17 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – June 20 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 21 – Level 2 – Bolsa Chica Wetlands – 7:00 PM *
Sun – June 23 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Falls – 8:00 AM
Sat – June 23 – Level 3 – Culver City Stairs Trail – 9:00 AM *
Sun – June 24 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 7:30 AM
Wed – June 27 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – June 28 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Sat – June 30 – Level 2 – Ascot Hills – 9:00 AM

Cancelled Hike
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike 

NOTES:
– All Wednesday & Thursday hikes are Evening hikes starting at 7:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
– Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
– The hike detail pages may not exist or will not have the updated information, but will be created or will display the correct dates, times, and assigned hike lead as the hike approaches its scheduled date.
– 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.
– Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. View Hike Levels – Click Here

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Social Event – LA Trail Hikers Open House (04-19-2012)

The LA Trail Hikers will be having an Open House Thursday, April 19, 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. This is also a great opportunity 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. May & June 2012 Hikes
  2. LATH 2nd Annual Blood Drive
  3. Dog/Kid hike gauging.
  4. General Hiking Tips
  5. Utah Road Trip Hike
  6. Hiking Shoes/Boots & Socks
  7. Hiking poles
  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 (Open House)
Location: Casa De Luna Coffee House
Street: 9835 Belmont st
City/Town: Bellflower, CA

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

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March and April 2012 LATH Hikes

The LA Trail Hikers begin the spring with some great hikes in March and April 2012. We have plenty of hikes that range in different levels. We hope to see you there!

MARCH
Saturday – 3/3/2012 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 7:30 PM
Saturday – 3/3/2012 – Level 5 – Red Rock – Las Vegas – 9:00 AM
Wednesday – 3/7/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 3/10/2012 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 8:00 AM +
Sunday – 3/11/2012 – Level 5 – Sycamore Canyon – 8:00 AM +
Wednesday – 3/14/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 3/17/2012 – Level 4 – Potato Mountain – 8:00 AM +
Sunday – 3/18/2012 – Level 5 – Echo Mountain – 5:00 PM
Wednesday – 3/21/2012 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 3/24/2012 – Level 4 – Solstice Canyon – 8:30 AM +
Sunday – 3/25/2012 – Level 4 – Whittier – 8:00 AM
Wednesday – 3/28/2012 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 3/29/2012 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 6:30 PM
Saturday – 3/31/2012 – Level 2 – Arroyo Pescadero – 8:00 AM

APRIL
Sunday – 4/1/2012 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon – 8:00 AM – Level 4 – Potato Mountain – 7:00 AM
Wednesday – 4/4/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 4/5/2012 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM 6:30 PM
Saturday – 4/7/2012 – Level 4 – La Verne (Marshall Canyon) – 9:00 AM
Sunday – 4/8/2012 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign – 8:00 AM
Wednesday – 4/11/2012 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 4/12/2012 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 4/14/2012 – Level 6 – Hellman Park – 8:00 AM
Sunday – 4/15/2012 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights – 7:30 AM
Wednesday – 4/18/2012 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thursday – 4/19/2012 – LATH Open House @ Casa De Luna Cofee House – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 4/21/2012 – Level 5 – Fish Canyon Falls – 7:30 AM
Sunday – 4/22/2012 – Level 5 – Temescal Canyon – 8:00 AM
Sunday – 4/22/2012 – Level 4 – Portuguese Bend – 3:00 PM
Wednesday – 4/25/2012 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 4/28/2012 – Level 6 – Henninger Flats – 7:30 AM
Sunday – 4/29/2012 – Level 6 – Topanga – Parker Mesa – 8:00 AM

MAY
Saturday – 5/5/2012 – Level 2 and 5 – Zion National Park (Weeping Rock/Angel’s Landing) – 8:00 AM

+ = New LATH Hike

NOTES:
– All Wednesday hikes are Evening hikes starting at 7:00pm unless otherwise indicated. Meeting location will be determined as the day of the hike arrives so there are no conflicts with Griffith Park related events.
– Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
– The hike detail pages will not have the updated information, but will display the correct dates, times, and assigned hike lead as the hike approaches its scheduled date.
– All hikes are subject to change. We may even add in additional hikes that may not appear on the original posting.
– Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. Click Here.

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Join the LA Trail Hikers on Ntro!

This promotional contest is now closed. Thanks for signing up!

The LA Trail Hikers just joined ntro, makers of the mobile ntro app that helps you connect with local people who share your interests. This will help other people find us and join us on a hike. We invite you to add the LA Trail Hikers to your own ntro interest groups!

And, with all the upcoming hikes, we’re sure you’ll be looking to get some gear to help keep you at your best! So, we’ve teamed up with Ntro to help kick off our group’s arrival by having one lucky person win a $150 gift certificate to R.E.I.! Yes, R.E.I.!

To enter you must download the mobile and register with the code “LATH” near the end of the registration process.  The giveaway ends on January 31st, so don’t delay! See official rules – Click here.

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January and February 2012 LATH Hikes

Happy New Year! It’s a new year and we’re back in action starting the 2012 LATH Hiking Season with some great hikes in January and February. We hope to see you at many of our hikes/social events!

JANUARY
Sunday, January 8 – Level 3 – Cherry Canyon 2 Park +
Wednesday, January 11 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, January 14 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl
Sunday, January 15 – Level 5 – Topanga – Eagle Rock
Wednesday, January 18 – Level 5 – Griffith Park
Saturday, January 21 – Level 4 – El Prieto – Brown Mountain + (Cancelled Due to Possible Rain)
Sunday, January 22 – Level 3 – Monrovia Canyon Park
Wednesday, January 25 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, January 28 – Level 1 – Ascot Hills +
Sunday, January 29 – Level 4 – Eaton Canyon Falls

FEBRUARY
Wednesday, February 1 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, February 4 – Level 2 – Arroyo Pescadero
Sunday, February 5 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign
Wednesday, February 8 – Level 5 – Griffith Park
Saturday, February 11 – Level 7 – Inspiration Point
Sunday, February 12 – Level 5 – Whitter
Wednesday, February 15 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Thursday, February 16 – LATH Open House
Saturday, February 18 – Level 2 – Rose Bowl
Saturday, February 18 – Level 6 – LATH Black Ops +
Sunday, February 19 – Level 4 – Potato Mountain  (Cancelled)
Sunday, February 19 – Level 5 – Temescal Canyon (Cancelled)
Wednesday, February 22 – Level 4 – Griffith Park
Saturday, February 25 – Level 5 – Hacienda Heights
Sunday, February 26 – Level 6 – Sycamore Canyon +
Wednesday, February 29 – Level 5 – Griffith Park

+ = New LATH Hike

NOTES:
– All Wednesday hikes are Evening hikes starting at 7:00pm unless otherwise indicated. Meeting location will be determined as the day of the hike arrives so there are no conflicts with Griffith Park related events.
– Weekend hikes are primarily in the morning unless otherwise indicated.
– The hike detail pages will not have the updated information, but will display the correct dates, times, and assigned hike lead as the hike approaches its scheduled date.
– All hikes are subject to change. We may even add in additional hikes that may not appear on the original posting.
– Please make sure to gauge yourself based on the hike’s difficulty level by looking at our Hike Level descriptions. Click Here.

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Social Event – LA Trail Hikers Open House (12-08-2011)

The LA Trail Hikers will be having an Open House + Potluck on Thursday, December 8, 2011. We’ll be having a season-ending open house with a Potluck where lead hikers will be answering questions about the type of hikes we do, recommended 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. This is also a great opportunity 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!

NOTE: If you plan on bringing any food items for the potluck, please try to arrive a few minutes ahead of the indicated event time so we can get setup. We will also need volunteers to help setup prior. So if you can, please show up a bit early and just let the baristas know that you’re with the LA Trail Hikers to help setup.

Items to be discussed:

  1. Early 2012 Hikes
  2. New Hike Leads
  3. Dog/Kid hike gauging.
  4. General Hiking Tips
  5. Road Trip Hikes
  6. Hiking Shoes/Boots & Socks
  7. Hiking poles
  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 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!

NOTE: Casa De Luna Coffee House will offer hikers a 20% discount on their purchases on the day of the event.

Date:
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Time:
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Location:
Casa De Luna Coffee House
Street:
9835 Belmont st
City/Town:
Bellflower, CA

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

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New 2012 LATH Hike Leads

The LA Trail Hikers take pride in the hiking community they have built and the quality of its long standing leadership team. Just recently the LA Trail Hikers had been on a search for a few new hike leads to join the core team of leaders that would start during the 2012 hiking season. Of  the candidates that were scouted, only a few were reached out to and admitted to try out for the position. Of those who continued the process, only those who showed the best skills, character, attitude, and leadership would move on to be considered by the LATH Leadership Team. The following are the results of the LATH Hike Lead Candidate try-outs.

We would like you to join us in celebrating the awarded individuals who will be added to the list of LATH Hike Leads in 2012:

Diana Herrera (Left)
Janiece Cordova (Right)
Jerry Reyes (Middle)

They have shown the utmost leadership skills we could find of those who entered the run for the position. They highly demonstrated the ability to lead and care for other as well as take charge under a set of general guidelines followed by all LATH Hike Leads. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Diana, Janiece, and Jerry to the team of LATH Hike Leads!

On behalf of the entire Leadership Team, congratulations!

Jason Bazalar
Founder/Organizer/Hike Lead
LA Trail Hikers

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