Advanced Hiking Los Angeles

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Join us every Saturday on this friendly social hike, with optional plank challenge at the vista viewpoint / helipad. Followed by optional breakfast/lunch at the Village Bakery and Cafe. For this week’s Halloween hike 👻🎃🧛‍♀️we will do the hike in reverse. From the meeting point we will start with a 20-30 minute urban hike up the hill, through the neighborhood past the Disney house and Halloween decor to the Commonwealth park entrance, then up the paved fire road past the Cedar Grove and water tank, to the Vista Point with 180 views of the ocean through downtown and optional plank challenge, onto fire roads, an option to 360 views at Glendale Peak, then return via 5-points, Beacon Hill with views of Burbank and Glendale and down Cadman Trail to our starting point. We will give a 5-minute grace period for arrival for introductions. Trail Is a roughly a 4.5 mile 10,000 step loop on mostly fire roads. Distance varies depending on trail variations. We’ll have views across the city to the Pacific Ocean, Griffith Observatory, downtown LA. As well as North East over Burbank and Glendale Steady incline approx 900ft elevation gain. We’ll gather at each split in the trail to make sure all are accounted for. Dog friendly 🐕. Just remember there are coyotes and rattlesnakes (summer) in the park. Meet afterwards at Village Bakery and Cafe 3119 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Like all meetups, hike at your own risk. You are responsible for your own well-being. Please bring water, wear sunscreen and proper hiking shoes. Shoes without good grip may slide on dirt and granite trails. Facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/1608982546701615/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Meeting point is in a residential neighborhood with street parking. There is NO restroom on this hike. The nearest is at the Griffith park Southern Railway by the Griffith Park Cafe on Crystal Springs Drive. If you arrive early, It’s a 15 minute roundtrip walk to the restroom. Hike will be cancelled in the event of rain and soggy trails or severe heat advisories.

18 attendees

Intro to the Wilderness Travel Course

Thu, Dec 17, 2:30 AM

4.5

Join us for a free clinic to discover how WTC helps hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts develop their skiils! Curious about backpacking, wilderness travel, and building confidence in the outdoors? Come learn about one of Southern California’s longest-running and most respected outdoor education programs: the **Sierra Club Wilderness Travel Course (WTC).** **Presented by:** Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) Instructor David Meltzer This session will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course, including what participants can expect during the 10-week program, the types of skills taught, and the outdoor experiences that make WTC such a unique and rewarding community. **Key topics include:** * What the Wilderness Travel Course is all about * Backpacking, navigation, and wilderness safety skills taught during the course * Training hikes, overnight trips, and outdoor experiences * Gear, preparation, and fitness expectations * Who the course is designed for - from beginners to experienced hikers * Opportunities to build outdoor confidence, community, and leadership skills Whether you’re brand new to hiking and backpacking or looking to expand your outdoor knowledge and meet like-minded adventurers, this is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions in a welcoming, supportive environment. The presentation will conclude with an open Q&A session where attendees can ask questions about the course, outings, gear, fitness, and more. Come get inspired for your next adventure!

5 attendees

Ice House Canyon Trail Hiking

Sun, Nov 1, 5:00 PM

From Sunday Hike Los Angeles

2.6

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FjOx9EXXKTuAUhMeCdPyLJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FjOx9EXXKTuAUhMeCdPyLJ) Sun Nov 01, 2026 Ice House Canyon Trail Hiking Meeting Point: 09:00 am Starbucks Wilshire Union Center, Los Angeles Reserve Carpool or Driver [https://www.extremelyshy.com/losangeles&8b428j](https://www.extremelyshy.com/losangeles&8b428j) * * Carpool: You will be assigned to a vehicle and receive the driver info through email one day before the event. Let the driver scan your QR code to access your carpool service. Keep a group with your driver. * Driver: You will receive driver instruction and passenger info assigned to you through email one day before the event. Scan the QR code from the passenger to provide your carpool service to get paid The Ice House Canyon Trail is a strenuous, popular 7.2 to 9.0-mile round-trip hike in the San Gabriel Mountains near Mount Baldy Village, California, gaining roughly 2,550 to 2,600 feet of elevation up to Icehouse Saddle Trail Overview & Stats * **Distance:** \~7.2 to 9.0 miles round-trip (to the saddle) * **Elevation Gain:** \~2,550 – 2,578 feet * **Difficulty:** Hard / Strenuous * **Estimated Time:** 5.5 to 6 hours **What’s included** * Gas, Vehicle use, Driver effort. **Liability** The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

11 attendees

Dia de Los Muertos Frogtown Fest

Mon, Nov 2, 12:30 AM

*RAIN: TO BE MONITORED. Event subject to cancellation.* Join us on Sunday, November 1 for the 3rd annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in Frogtown hosted by Frogtown Arts and Forager Crafts. We will start in Cypress Park and take a short walk along the LA River path. DDLM is a celebration of life where families honor the souls of their deceased relatives. Ofrendas, or altars, are designed and decorated with photos, flowers (marigolds), and favorite foods of the departed. The Frogtown event runs from 2pm-9pm. ***This Meetup event takes place after the Forest Lawn DDLM Meetup,*** *hence the later Meetup time.* The Frogtown DDLM event will feature pan de muerto (bread of the dead), Mexican hot chocolate, live music, face painting, local food and craft vendors. Pets on leash are welcome. **Please read everything below.** **LINK** for more info: [Dia de los Muertos Community Altar & Celebration | Frogtown Arts](https://www.frogtownarts.com/event-details/dia-de-los-muertos-community-altar-celebration-2) **ADDRESS:** Aragon Ave Elementary School, 1118 Aragon Ave Los Angeles, CA 90065 **ADMISSION:** FREE **BRING:** Credit card, ID card, Zelle, or cash (in case you want to purchase merch, food, snacks), flashlight for the walk back, water, comfortable walking shoes-waterproof in case of mud or puddles. Maybe rain gear? **LENGTH:** Roughly 5 miles roundtrip **LEVEL:** Easy-moderate, mostly flat, no stairs **MEETUP SPOT:** In front of the school on Aragon **MEETUP TIME:** We’ll gather at 4:30pm, have quick intros, and leave promptly at 4:35pm. **PACE:** Moderate **PARKING:** FREE on residential streets around the school and in front. **RAIN**: May cancel. Will announce closer to the event. **RESTROOMS:** Available at the event. **WATER:** Available at the event, for purchase. **LIABILITY**: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

28 attendees

Dia de Los Muertos at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale

Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 PM

From Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course

*RAIN: TO BE MONITORED. Event subject to cancellation.* Join us on Sunday, November 1 at Forest Lawn in Glendale for a meandering walk around the grounds and Dia de los Muertos event. DDLM is a celebration of life where families honor the souls of their deceased relatives. Ofrendas, or altars, are designed and decorated with photos, flowers (marigolds), and favorite foods of the departed. The actual DDLM event runs from 12-3pm. The earlier start time will give us time to explore 3 facilities: The Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection, Great Mausoleum, and The Museum. The DDLM event will feature a folkloric dance group, Mariachi music, and marionettes. After the festivities there is an option to continue exploring the grounds. **Please read everything below.** **RULES FOR VISITING:** **Pets: Sorry, Forest Lawn does not allow pets.** Please respect the privacy of people who are attending funerals or visiting family memorials. Walk with care around memorial tablets, lawn vases and sprinkler heads. Photography and filming inside buildings is prohibited. Observe posted speed limits and turn down your audio. When parking on a hill or grade, turn your wheel. **LINKS** for more info: [DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 2026 - Forest Lawn](https://forestlawn.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos/) **Map of Forest Lawn:** [Plan Your Visit – Forest Lawn Museum](https://museum.forestlawn.com/pages/plan-your-visit-to-forest-lawn-museum) **ADDRESS:** 1712 S Glendale Ave. Glendale, CA 91205 **ADMISSION:** FREE **BRING:** Credit card, Zelle, or cash in case you want to purchase merch, food, or snacks. Snacks, water, comfortable walking shoes-waterproof in case of mud or puddles. Maybe rain gear? **LENGTH:** Minimal miles. **LEVEL:** Easy-moderate. Few hills and stairs. **MEETUP SPOT:** ***T0 BE POSTED CLOSER TO THE EVENT.*** **MEETUP TIME:** We’ll gather at 10:00am, have quick intros, and start the walk at 10:05am. **PACE:** Meandering walking pace. **PARKING:** FREE throughout the grounds but check signs. **RAIN**: May cancel. Will announce closer to the event. **RESTROOMS:** Available near the museum. **WATER:** Available near the restrooms **LIABILITY**: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

29 attendees

Culver City : Fall Classic Stair Hike #4 - 6 miles, 3 hours

Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM

From SO CAL EXPLORERS - Field trips for adults

Get into the Halloween spirit with a spook-tacular stair hike—with some major league Fall Classic vibe mixed in! Our loop begins at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area near La Brea Avenue, where we’ll tackle a newly-built set of stairs before crossing the La Cienega bridge toward Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. There, we’ll take on the famously challenging Culver City Stairs. Along the way, we’ll celebrate teamwork, perseverance, and a little postseason magic. The World Series is scheduled to end today and we hope the Dodgers are in it the entire way–even to a scary, nail-biting game 7! Expect plenty of elevation, great views, and enough stair climbing to make your legs feel haunted—in the best way. The route is approximately 6 miles, with 1,061 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of La Brea Avenue and Don Lorenzo Drive. Free street parking is available on Don Miguel Drive and Don Zarembo Drive. What to Bring \- At least 2 liters of water \- Hiking shoes or boots \- Layers \- Snacks \- Sunscreen \- Sunglasses \- A hat Wear a touch of Halloween spirit or Dodger Blue if you’d like—but come ready to climb!

26 attendees

21ST GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK 2026 - SANTA MONICA BLVD.

Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PM

4.9

**CROSS-POSTED WITH HUMANIST HIKERS, LA & OC WEIRDO MUSIC & ART FORUM** **Date:** Saturday Nov. 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM TO WHENEVER THE HECK YOU FINISH! **Starting location**: Echo Park Lady of the Lake Statue 751 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 [https://share.google/ytyoZEMgxV3AHssuW](https://share.google/ytyoZEMgxV3AHssuW) **End Location**: Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica Bl & Ocean Ave., Santa Monica Join us for the 21st edition of the GLAW, and the 6th one with So Cal Explorers! It's a different route every year. For our 21st edition of The Great Los Angeles Walk, we're hitting the Mother Road! It's the 100th anniversary of Route 66, so why not get our kicks by walking the last several miles of the iconic highway — in this case, it's the full length of Santa Monica Boulevard! As always, the Walk will take place the Saturday before Thanksgiving, which this year is Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. We'll meet at Echo Park's Lady of the Lake statue at 9 a.m. -- and then walk Route 66/Santa Monica Boulevard (which, I know, is now actually Route 2!) in its entirety, to the ocean. We'll end, naturally, at the Santa Monica Pier's "End of Route 66" sign. **SAVE THE DATE! After Party**: location TBD **Distance**: usually around 15-16 miles **Event web page:** [https://greatlawalk.blogspot.com](https://greatlawalk.blogspot.com) Attendees will be encouraged to explore the city in a safe way, and follow proper safety protocols. As they walk through Los Angeles, they’ll document what they see and share that experience with others. It’s not a race – attendees are encouraged to take their time, explore, learn about their city and even build community with others. **Sign up for their newsletter detailing the walk:** To join in, just EMAIL US at *[[greatlawalk@mail.com](http://greatlawalk@mail.com/)]([mailto:greatlawalk@mail.com](http://mailto:greatlawalk@mail.com/))* The Great Los Angeles Walk takes place every year **the Saturday before Thanksgiving.** \- Walk across the city of Los Angeles\. See the city from a new perspective\. \- Meet fellow walkers along the way\. \- This is **NOT** a race or competition. \- This is **NOT** a guided tour (but there is a map). \- Walk at your own pace and stop when and where you like\. **The journey itself is its own point.** L.A. journalist and blogger **Michael Schneider** launched the Great Los Angeles Walk in **2006** as a way to celebrate his tenth year in Los Angeles. Inspired by the book “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles,” by Kevin Roderick, he decided to walk the street’s entire length. The Great Los Angeles Walk grew from dozens of participants to hundreds, and continues to expand each year – always the Saturday before Thanksgiving -- as more Angelenos join in to explore their city on foot. **Details to come on where we will gather, our food options during the day and more.** If you're not familiar with the Walk, please go read this wonderful feature in the Los Angeles Times, which perfectly encapsulated what we're all about: **[L.A. isn’t a walking city? The man behind Great Los Angeles Walk would like a word](https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-11-08/great-los-angeles-walk-michael-schneider)** As always, the Walk is **completely free**. It is up to the participants to decide how much or how little of the walk they want to do. More recently, the Walk was included in the book "***The Best Things to Do In Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas***" by Joy Yoo Social media users can follow along all day on the walk's **official Twitter feed, [https://x.com/greatlawalk](https://x.com/greatlawalk)** , as we continually post our location. **All the details are here:** *[http://greatlawalk.blogspot.com/](http://greatlawalk.blogspot.com/)* **Video: Why we walk** *[https://youtu.be/m5DASOc424w](https://youtu.be/m5DASOc424w)* **Facebook page**: *[https://www.facebook.com/greatlawalk](https://www.facebook.com/greatlawalk) /* Join their e-mail list: *[[greatlawalk@mail.com](http://greatlawalk@mail.com/)]([mailto:greatlawalk@mail.com](http://mailto:greatlawalk@mail.com/))* Photos from last year: [ https://www.meetup.com/so-cal-explorers/photos/35710054/](https://www.meetup.com/so-cal-explorers/photos/35710054/)

16 attendees

Take the train to LA: Urban Hike in Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15, 5:21 PM

From Sunrise to Sunset Hikers

4.9

Part of Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena will be closed to traffic on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 9AM to 3PM, so people can ride bikes on the streets. With no cars, it's the perfect time to walk Colorado Boulevard (no more than 5 miles roundtrip) and do some extra sightseeing. (lunch break TBD) https://ciclavia.org/events/pasadena-2026-11/ To get there, we can take the Metrolink train 661 from OC to LA Union Station: 1661 leaves Irvine 9:21AM: https://metrolinktrains.com/schedules/?type=station&originId=140&destinationId=107&weekend=4 Or get on the 1661 at Tustin at 9:28AM, or Santa Ana at 9:35AM, or in Anaheim at 9:45AM, or at Fullerton at 9:53AM, or at Buena Park at 9:58AM. There are lots more places to catch this train. The train only costs $12 on the weekend: https://metrolinktrains.com/ticketsOverview/discounts/metrolink-$12-weekends/ Visit a Metrolink station with weekend service. Use the ticket machines and select "SoCal Day Pass" on the home screen\*. You also may buy tickets with our mobile app on the day of travel. Don't worry about meeting up on the train, although I'm sure you'll recognize people in any car you get into. We'll arrive at Union Station at 10:34, then we'll all meet up at Starbucks (next to Wetzel's Pretzels) - and this is a good bathroom break spot). Here's a map of Union Station: https://www.unionstationla.com/visit/ After a restroom break and giving time for people to gather together, we'll transfer to the Blue (or A) line, for a 24 minute ride to Memorial Park in Pasadena. https://cdn.beta.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11104336/801_TT_06-07-26-1.pdf

48 attendees

Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena!

Sun, Nov 22, 6:30 PM

From The Weekday Trailblazers

**UPDATES HERE -check back in NOVEMBER** Howdy Doo-Dah everyone! Are you ready for a fun parade this Fall? Get ready for the return of the historic Doo-Dah parade in Pasadena, CA. Save the date, **Sunday, November 22**. The 44th++ annual DooDah parade is back! Kick off begins at 11:00 am, but as with most parades, you need to arrive early and find a spot. It's easy to get there via Metro, walking, or park in the public parking lots for a fee. Please note that there will be some street closures so check the parade website for parking info/getting there. What is this Doo Dah Parade? Here's the link: [About — Pasadena DooDah Parade](https://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/about) **Meetup spot** \- on the sidewalk near the Apple Store on Colorado\. **Meetup Time:** Parade starts at 11, but to obtain a good spot for all of us, best to arrive earlier. **Cost:** FREE!!!! **Bring**: **TORTILLAS -**(not kidding, bring them for the tortilla toss), Kazoos if u have any, chairs, or you can stand, or sit on the curb; water, sunblock, dinero $$ **GETTING THERE**: Walk, Metro (Memorial Park Metro Station), whatever you are comfortable with ( see the parade link below) **Parade Website**: https://pasadenadoodahparade.info/ **LUNCH OPTION**: After the parade - option to walk to Congregation Ale House for lunch. **How to find me (Maya)** \- I'll be wearing a Santa Hat $ I'll post a pic in November $ **LASTLY**: Please check back again in November for updates. **LIABILITY**: The organizer/host is an unpaid and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member and their guest(s) accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for any and all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

47 attendees

bG Gallery presents "Light" - Featuring Our Own Jazan Kozma!

Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM

4.9

Join us for the opening reception of “Light” presented by the California Art League and bG Gallery. Opening Reception & Awards Presentation: Saturday, November 7, 5–8 PM Artist Talk & Reception: Sunday, November 15, 2–5 PM Exhibition Dates: November 3–18, 2026 Jazan Kozma will have two photos in the exhibition. bG Gallery and the California Art League present Light, a group exhibition exploring light in its physical, emotional, poetic, and metaphorical forms. Light cast upon darkness can forcefully or subtly illuminate form. Through shifts in intensity, contrast, atmosphere, and perception, light can suggest drama or poetry and transform how an image, object, or space is experienced. But Light extends beyond illumination. Light can also suggest weight—or its absence. A floating feather placed beside something monumental can transform our understanding of both. A light conversation, uplifted spirits, contentment, peace, and a sense of “lightness of being” move the exhibition into more abstract and emotional territory. At its most elemental, light signals presence. In a space of darkness, even the smallest sliver can fundamentally change what we perceive and what we know is there. Bringing together works across painting, photography, drawing, digital art, mixed media, collage, and sculpture, Light presents varied artistic interpretations of this deceptively simple idea—from literal investigations of illumination and shadow to works concerned with hope, gravity, atmosphere, perception, and transcendence. The exhibition is presented by the California Art League in collaboration with bG Gallery and is juried by Om Navon Bleicher, Director of bG Gallery. Bleicher’s curatorial practice brings together established and emerging artists across conceptual and expressive approaches, often creating dialogues between otherwise divergent artistic practices. “Light” presented by CAL and bG Gallery will be on view from November 3, 2026, to November 18, 2026. bG Gallery Bergamot Station Arts Center 2525 Michigan Avenue, Suite A2 Santa Monica, CA 90404 BGartGalleries.com info@bgartdealings.com \[$310$ 906\-4211\]$tel:\(310$ 906\-4211\)

3 attendees

The Great LA Walk 2026. We join this yearly. Come and be part of the happening

Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity "

4.6

(this event (as a meetup) needed to be moved. It's complicated m Event still occurring on Nov 22 2025

117 attendees

Owen Brown Grave Hike at 4PM

Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 AM

From LA Casual Hiking

**Our first hike after the clocks go back, so we will not start the hikes at 4;00PM!!** **CANCEL IF RAIN.....I wont know until early Sunday afternoon.** This is a group hike that ***stays together*** as we hike. We wait for people to catch up, we don't split into separate groups with one moving faster than the other. If this group doesn't move fast enough for you, please find another that suits you better. Thanks *** Come join us as we return to the canyon views on this weekend! We start in Altadena and hike above El Prieto Canyon, checking out the secluded grave of abolitionist Owen Brown. Most of the trail is gradual up and down, from pathways to fire roads which eventually lead to a creek. **Note! We start this hike on a residential street. Please Google 4552 El Prieto Rd in Altadena. This is where we will park and start the hike! Look for the brown "Owen Brown Gravesite" sign at the start of the asphalt road at the end of culdesac. Look at the photo for this hike, you will see the address marked! Check the map pin at the bottom of this event page!** **Allow yourself a few extra minutes to find this street if it is your first time.** **My text is 818-261-0879-please contact me beforehand to work out any questions!**

4 attendees

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