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  • Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #2 – 4.5 miles

    Bellevue Recreation Center Lucile Avenue 826, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Let’s explore the winding streets of Silver Lake as we discover a bit of Hollywood History by climbing the Music Box Steps, made famous by the classic comedy film duo, Laurel and Hardy! While this comedy duo was pre L.A. Dodgers, in their heyday they would have made our Boys in Blue proud with their […]

  • Peter Repeater: Peters Cyn hiking, Peet’s Coffee for socializing!

    Peters Canyon (South Entrance) Silverado Terrace 10992, Tustin, CA, United States

    start your year with this post-holiday conditioning hikes. Join us for a Friday morning hike at Peter's Canyon. We'll do a six mile loop starting at the south entrance. After the hike, feel free to join us for coffee at Peet's in Tustin. This is a great hike for people wanting to learn about WTC […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Browns Canyon Rd Parking Browns Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

  • Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure

    Bellevue Recreation Center Lucile Avenue 826, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn New Skills-Make New Friends-Experience New Adventure Details Informational Posting Only - See Website at www.wildernesstravelcourse.org INFORMATIONAL POSTING ONLY www.wildernesstravelcourse.org Dear Group Members, particularly the recent swell of new, never-been-backpacking-before-but-want-to-start members: There is a great Sierra Club opportunity that is about to begin….an opportunity that only happens one time each year and it is one […]

  • First Steps, The Foundation to Happy Hiking

    Sports Basement Kalama River Avenue 10800, Fountain Valley, CA, United States

    Are you a new hiker or someone returning after a hiatus? Happy feet make for happy hiking. New designs and materials in shoes and foot accessories can seem overwhelming. We'll help you make sense of it. Come learn all about: * Shoes (minimalist, light hiking and trail running, full hiking, and, mountaineering boots) * Water […]

  • Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #3 – 3 miles

    2300 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States Silver Lake Boulevard 2300, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Come explore the hills of north Silver Lake, where the vast Ivanhoe and Silver Lake reservoirs reflect the heavenly blue sky beneath Dodger Stadium and surroundings. This urban hike is led by Sierra Club trip leaders and covers 3 miles winding through stairs, streets, and sidewalks over two Silver Lake hills. The hike covers a […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #0 – Griffith Park Mini Peaklets

    Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US

    To replace the canceled Wilderness Adventures Section 2025 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series Simi Peak outing, join us intead on a substitute hike in Griffith Park, the finest city park in the country. This is an intermediate hike of 7 miles and 1800 feet gain at a moderate pace with scrambles to multiple […]

  • Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains 2025 #1 – Simi Peak

    China Flat Trailhead 1399 King James Ct, Oak Park, CA, US

    Join us for our second hike in the 2025 Saturdays in the Santa Monicas series to Simi Peak via the China Flat and Suicide Trails, a moderate, 7-mile loop, 2000' gain hike. We will hike through China Flat, and there are many great views along the way! Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude. […]

  • Stair Hike: Under the Banner of Blue Heaven #4 – 4.7 miles

    the habit burger North Figueroa Street 7307, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    If you were at Dodger Stadium and jumped over Mt Washington to the Northeast, where would you land? At our hike! We will climb 1,000 stairs and gain 435’ cumulative feet on the first loop of our hike, take a quick photo op with the folks doing tai-chi, and then gain another 225 feet going […]

 

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