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Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2026 #12 – Griffith Park Peaklets

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Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2026 #12 – Griffith Park Peaklets

Join us on twelfth and last hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2026 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series, our annual trek of Griffith Park, the finest city park in the country.This is a strenuous hike of 11 miles at a moderate pace with 3000 feet gain on scrambles to multiple peaklets. Plan to spend most of the day hiking at a moderate pace.

We will hike from Burbank Peak to Beacon Hill passing by Bee Rock, the Hollywood Sign, Dantes View, and the Old Zoo. Peaklets, rocks, and hills include Bee Rock (1056′), Taco Peak (1572′), Mt. Bell (1587′), Baby Bell (1570′), Mt. Chapel (1622′), Mt. Lee (1640′), Cahuenga Peak (1820′), Burbank Peak (1190′), Mt. Hollywood (1626′), Glendale Peak (1190′), Beacon Hill (1001′) and numerous other peaklets we will arbitrarily conquer and name as we trek the park.

Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.

This is a Front Country hike. A medical form is recommended, but not required. If you have one, please carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well.

Outing to be conducted to Sierra Club hike safety guidelines, group to hike together with participants following the leader and in front of the sweep.

December 19 2026

Details

Date: December 19
Time: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Venue

Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round

4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles,CA90027US

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Organizer

Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
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