Canyoneering Los Angeles

Backpacking: Kings Canyon

**Multiple Day backpacking trip. Only experienced people should join. This is a serious trip and not anything like a day hike.** **If interested please contact me for further details, including how to obtain a wilderness permit.**

O: Franklin Canyon Park – Intro to Hiking

Mt. Pacifico Backpacking/Car Camping Overnighter

We've done this popular overnighter at this FREE campground several times before, on foot, by bike, and by car. Please join the waitlist to attend- those who I have backpacked with before have priority **Backpacking: Meet Melanie by 8am at the Mill Creek Picnic Area** 7miles one way, 14 miles total. Over 2,000 elevation gained. All trails link below description. **Car Camping HIGH CLEARANCE RECOMMENDED** show up any time: From the Mill Creek Picnic Area take Pacifico Mountain Road (3N17), which is an unpaved fire road, 6 miles up to the campground. The fire road entrance is accessible from the Mill Creek fire station, located just a few yards above the picnic area. Mt Pacifico Campground is situated just above 7,100' in elevation, overlooking the entire Antelope Valley below. Night time views of the city lights below are spectacular! *Campsites are first come first serve*, and there are picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. **THERE IS NO WATER!** If someone is willing to drive water up, please post it in the comments below :) **PLEASE HAVE ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS...** ...especially your own stove if you plan on prepping hot meals and beverages. It's all about being completely self sufficient, not having to rely on others. **All Trails** Mill Creek to Pacifico Mountain via Pacific Crest Trail on AllTrails *https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mill-creek-to-pacifico-mountain-via-pacific-crest-trail?sh=89bwdp&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality* **>> ADVENTURE PASS REQUIRED TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE OVERNIGHT AT THE TRAILHEAD OR AT THE CAMPGROUND<<** If you have any questions please comment below. **Disclaimer** I am not responsible for any one persons health, transportation, food, equipment, fitness, or anything of the kind. By attending this trip, you’re doing it completely voluntary and may not hold the organizer or group liable for anything that happens to you or your gear on this trip. I am simply gathering like minded people who are all voluntarily participating in this activity. Hiking and backpacking, or camping, are high risk activity, and by RSVPing to this event, you understand and assume all risks that are involved with it.

EARLY Fryman Canyon, Studio City - Rainforest & the Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook

It's time to get outdoors and enjoy a 2 hour hike in Studio City! Please keep your RSVP up to date. But if you can't make it, don't worry, I'm not taking attendance. But if you are on the list and are running just a little late (no more 5 minutes, we'll wait for you, if I get the message.) My number is (818) 644-5859. 3453 Fryman Road (corner of Laurel Canyon and Fryman) MEET AT THE KIOSK IN FRONT. It is right at the beginning of the trailhead. There is a free parking along Laurel Canyon. The County is charging $7.00 to $14.00 to park in the lot. You may want to have the correct amount of cash to use the "Iron Ranger". There is the ubiquitous electronic ticket machine that we've all become used to by now. Or, come early and park on Laurel Canyon (watch for the fire hydrants) or park on Sunshine Terrace. People are coming and going so drive carefully and give yourself plenty of time to find a place. Post a message if you are running late. The parking lot has been filling up in the morning. Try arriving 15 minutes early. The first part of the hike is an uphill climb and considered "intermediate". The rest is a gentle uphill slope. There are wide paths and plenty of room for leashed dogs. The TreePeople have opened their bathrooms and there are drinking fountains for humans and dogs. Bring water, sun protection and hiking shoes, or running shoes. The dirt road and trail can be dusty and slippery. Keep that in mind. "Yes" you can trip and or slip. More info about the park: https://mrca.ca.gov/parks/park-listing/wilacre-park/ We visit TreePeople Park. It is a fascinating spot and while we are there we just do a little exploring. There is a short walk in a secluded section of TreePeople Park which is just beautiful and relaxing. Depending on the mood of the hikers we may extend the hike to take in the Rain Forest or continue on to the Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook on Mulholland. This could extend the hike to 6 or 9 miles. New in town? New to the Santa Monica Mountains? New to hiking? This is a good place to begin to immerse yourself into Los Angeles.

Runyon Canyon Conditioning Workout hike

This is an Intermediate/advanced hike for physical conditioning to prep for harder mountain hikes. There is some steep downhill requiring hiking shoe tread. The uphill is gradual but constant. Pace is Intermediate/advanced. You can do one loop and exit or multiple. I usually do 3. Each takes about 50 minutes. I normally arrive at 8:55am. We will leave at 9 am sharp. MEETING PLACE : I will be right inside the green iron gate near the water fountain just off Mulholland Parking : parking lot near entrance gate. More parking on Mulholland but pay attention to signs. RAIN CANCELS This is a loop I do weekly. Each loop is approximately 2 miles/50 minutes. You can do as few or as many as you want. We'll go down the fire road to East ridge then come up West ridge fire road. I usually do 3 laps. You can exit at the Mulholland gate after any lap. Our Policy: Profile photo: Anyone interested in joining this event must have a profile photo showing his/her face. This is a requirement of L.A. Hiking. Without it, you will not be allowed to sign up for an event. Waiting list priority: People who hike with with L.A. Hiking regularly will be given priority when they are on the waiting list. Advanced hikes: Anyone interested in participating in advanced hikes (>3,000' elevation gain or distance > 10 miles or Difficulty Level > = 7) will be subject to prescreening before his/her name will be added to the list. Therefore, interested hiker must share with the event host his/her recent hiking background to establish proficiency before his/her name will be added to the list. Guests are not allowed on advanced hikes. Early departure: If a hiker needs to be separated from the group for any reason, he/she must inform the event host. Not knowing a hiker's where about may prompt the event host to report a hiker's missing to proper authority for further actions. No show: If you sign up for an event but did not show up, you will be removed from the next event you sign up. No minor: Meetup user agreement and our liability waiver can not be agreed to by a minor. Therefore, you and your guest must be over 18 to participate in our events. No drug: Zero tolerance for all illegal drug use. *** Warning: If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you. If you have never done a hike of this distance or difficulty before, this hike will be very difficult for you. It may well be your death march. The mountain is not going anywhere. We will schedule this event again in the future. Do it when your mind and body are ready. Hiking is a recreation, not a suicide mission. Release of Liability: The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for this trip, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. L.A. Hiking, its organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from this event, or for any injuries or accidents incurred before, during, and after this event. If you sign up or participate in an event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries and damages arising from, as a result of and associated with this event. Read less

Above & Beyond Screenwriting Workshop - In Person!

We're meeting on the front patio at Oldfield's Liquor Room on Venice Blvd. RSVP's open every Friday morning at 11:00am. The first five writers to RSVP and comment with "pages" will present their work the following Thursday. Please feel free to pm me for additional details. REQUIRED READING FOR NEW MEMBERS - Please read the Screenwriting Info sheet pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. Message James the organizer with your email address, and he will send it to you.

Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall - A Shady Hike in Arroyo Seco

<<DISPERSED CAMPING>> Big Bear / Holcomb Valley, Labor Day Weekend

**Escape from the blistering heat this Labor Day Weekend while disperse camping in Holcomb Valley, just a few miles north of Big Bear Lake. We’ll spend the entire weekend at about 8,000’ elevation, under relatively cool, pleasant conditions.** **Thank you, Kamil and Erika, for organizing this trip!!** **Once you set up camp you’re free to just chillax, go on a hike, or go search for gold, if your soul desires.** **We have room for just a few more vehicles that can join us.** **By signing up you represent one vehicle, the number of occupants in each vehicle doesn’t matter. Adults only, please.** **In general, we’ll be camping somewhere just off a forest service road, past Holcomb Valley Campground.** **Look at a map to see the general area where we’re talking about.** **If you would like to participate in this event please join the waitlist and we will provide you with more details later, including the exact coordinates of our campsite.** **Kamil and Erika will be scouting the area for potential campsites prior to the trip.** **>>>>Waitlist priority will be given to those who have camped with us in the past.** **Our plan for now is to meet at Holcomb Valley Campground at 1130 Saturday morning and we’ll caravan a few miles up the forest road to our pre-scouted and claimed campsite.** **If you have any questions, please comment below.**

Magnificent Monday Meetup @ Cliffs of Id

Meet us in the top rope area by the benches at 7:00 pm and we'll climb together! We'll give each other belays, comradery, and encouragement. Join us! Must pass the top rope test first before belaying on top rope. Must pass the lead test with your own rope before leading or lead belaying. *Note to anyone who might be nervous about attending this event*: Climbing is a personal journey between you and the wall. Your climbing skills will not be judged. You will not be holding back your belay partner no matter your level of experience. This is a friendly, supportive event that is welcoming to climbers of all skill and experience levels. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time before, during, or after the event if you'd like to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about attending this event or about climbing in general. **LIABILITY:** You, and no one else, are 100% responsible for your safety at all times. Your attendance at this meetup signifies that you agree not to hold this Meetup group or its organizers responsible for any injuries to your person or property that may occur. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK! **BEGINNERS:** If you've never climbed or belayed, please take the [Intro to Climbing class](https://touchstoneclimbing.com/cliffs-of-id/climbing-classes/) before attending this Meetup. The cost is $30, or free for members. **PRICE:** Day pass is $30. There may be a discount if you let them know you're attending the SoCal Climbing meetup. Gear bundle rental (shoes, harness, ATC, chalk) is $5. If you buy a membership it will cover all Touchstone climbing gyms. **WAIVER:** If you've never done so, fill out the [Touchstone waiver](https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/). **GYM LOCATION & PARKING:** Cliffs of Id 2537 South Fairfax Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232 (424) 543-3820 Visit the [Cliffs of Id Location & Hours](https://touchstoneclimbing.com/cliffs-of-id/location-hours/) page for a map and details on parking. **STAY CONNECTED** We're also here: * [reddit.com/r/socalclimbing](https://www.reddit.com/r/socalclimbing) * [instagram.com/socalclimbing](https://instagram.com/socalclimbing) * [facebook.com/socalclimbing](https://facebook.com/socalclimbing) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbing](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbing) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingsingles](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingsingles) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingwomen](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingwomen) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbinglgbtq](https://www.facebook.com/groups/socalclimbinglgbtq) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingbipoc](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingbipoc) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingyoungadults](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingyoungadults) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingparents](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingparents) * [facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingadaptive](https://facebook.com/groups/socalclimbingadaptive)

Belize Adventure Singles Vacation

SURVIVAL SKILLS, with emphasis on SHELTER SKILLS

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-warrior-workshop-shelter-focus/) The location noted below may change, register for exact location August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $45.00 – $65.00 Part of our Weekend Warrior classes THE SURVIVAL SKILLS YOU SHOULD KNOW — a field trip and workshop, with an emphasis on shelters. **Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m.** We will cover many topics in this class, including Water Purification, Making Fire without Matches, Wild Foods, Uses of Yucca, and yes — making a Wilderness Shelter. We’ll cover all of this. We will show how to construct make-shift shelters from tarps. Are there ready-to-occupy shelters in the woods? What sort of shelters would you be able to make in the wilderness? We’ll talk about your possible shelters ranging from the post-earthquake shelter, to ready-to-occupy wilderness shelters, to the shelters you’d build from what’s available in the wilderness. Learn about body hollows and their application and limits. Plus, bring your bowl since we’ll conclude this class with some wild food cookery! $65. (Senior/Student $45) Location sent upon registration.

Evening Conditioning Hike in La Cañada

Our long-standing Thursday night hike has MOVED from Eaton Canyon/Henninger Flats to La Cañada! We'll enjoy great views of the LA basin and the night sky while getting an aerobic workout. This hike is 5 miles round trip, with 1300' elevation gain, along the Earl Canyon Motorway (which is actually a dirt fire road). At the top we'll pause to enjoy the city views from the lookout point on the concrete slab. No pets please. If you have a service dog, contact hike leader in advance. **Level**: Moderate. **Bring:** sturdy footwear, water, clothing layers (jacket or windbreaker), and a flashlight or headlamp. We'll start walking promptly at 7 PM, so please arrive in time to fill out waiver/signup sheet. Or, save time at the trailhead by filling out the online waiver in advance: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001xi5mJIAQ . **Cancellation policy:** Steady rain cancels. **Please note, this hike and many more are also posted on the Sierra Club website and Facebook, so we always have more attendees than indicated on Meetup!** https://angeles.sierraclub.org/outdoors/activities You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend this hike -- all are welcome.