Hikers, summer is upon us and the trails are about to show their heat. However, if well prepared and hydrated, hiking during the summers should be less of a heat pain. With that said, we present our hikes list for July and August! We’ve taken into a few more beginner hikes (Levels 1-3) and a couple of of higher level hikes as well. In addition to our regular list of hikes, we’re including a group bowling event, our annual LATH Beach Party, and a special hike to Celebrate our 4 year anniversary as a group! This summer will be quite fun and we look forward to seeing you there!
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, but 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.
Eaton Canyon Falls – Jul 13
JULY
Wed – Jul 03 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Jul 04 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jul 06 – Level 4 – El Prieto Canyon – 7:30 AM
Sun – Jul 07 – Level 4 – Ernest Debs Park – 8:00 AM
Wed – Jul 10 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Jul 13 – Level 3 – Eaton Cayon Falls – 7:00 AM
Sun – Jul 14 – Level 5 – Sturtevant Falls (w/ Waterpools) – 6:00 AM
Wed – Jul 17 – Level 6 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Jul 18 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 6:30 PM
Sat – Jul 20 – Level 5 – Winter Creek – 6:00 AM
Sun – Jul 21 – Level 2 – Arroyo Pescadero – 8:00 AM (Cancelled)
Sun – Jul 21 – LATH Bowling Event – Lucky Strike (Orange, CA) – 2 PM
Wed – Jul 24 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Thu – Jul 25 – Level 1 – Rose Bowl – 6:30 PM
Sat – Jul 27 – Level 7 – Bridge to Nowhere – 6:30 AM
Sun – Jul 28 – Level 7 – Mt Wilson (w/ Pasadena Hiking Pacers) – 7:00 AM
Wed – Jul 31 – Level 4 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Bridge to Nowhere – Jul 27
AUGUST
Sat – Aug 03 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 8:30 AM 8:00 AM
Sun – Aug 04 – Level 4 – Canyon Trail – 7:30 AM (Cancelled)
Wed – Aug 07 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 08 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 6:30 PM
Sat – Aug 10 – LATH Beach Party – Bolsa Chica State Beach – All Day – 8:00 AM
Sun – Aug 11 – No LATH Hike Scheduled
Wed – Aug 14 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 15 – Level 3 – Griffith Park – Merry Go Round – 7:00 PM
Sat – Aug 17 – Level 5 – Hollywood Sign (LA Trail Hikers 4-Year anniversary!) – 8:00 AM
Sun – Aug 18 – Level 4 – Solstice Canyon – 8:00 AM (Cancelled)
Sun – Aug 18 – Level 5 – Topanga – Eagle Rock – 7:15 AM (Replacement)
Wed – Aug 21 – Level 6 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Sat – Aug 24 – Level 5 – Temescal Canyon – 8:00 AM 7:15 AM
Sun – Aug 25 – Level 3 – Monrovia Cayon Falls – 8:00 AM
Wed – Aug 28 – Level 5 – Griffith Park – Vermont – 7:00 PM
Thu – Aug 29 – Level 2 – Lower Arroyo Seco – 7:00 PM
Sat – Aug 31 – Level 7 – Mt. Baldy – Devil’s Backbone* – 7:00 AM
LATH Beach Party – Aug 10 (All Day)
*** NEW SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE ***
Check out the new 2013 September and October LATH Hikes List by clicking here.
HIKE LIST KEY:
Cancelled Hike or Information
Added or Replacement Hike
* = New LATH Hike or Special Event (Information may be 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.
Today marks 3 exciting years since the LA Trail Hikers organization first got its name and became open to all on August 17, 2009. It doesn’t come without any surprise that, after our first two years being a hiking group, we continue to grow and become a real staple for the hiking community within the Greater Los Angeles area. This group is definitely a gem less known.
From beginners and first-time hikers to experienced and adventurous backpackers, we encompass a variety of people who participate and make up the core participants of this organization. Having such a mix of experience levels allows our group to learn from each other about hiking basics to more seasoned topics. And where would we be without leadership? Even our hike leads find that it is important to provide essential information along the hikes. They, of all hikers, do put their time and effort into the group to help it become what it is today. It is important to recognize their efforts and thank them for what they do for our little-group-that-could.
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.