Come and enjoy a slightly shorter hike, followed by an optional potluck! First Tuesday/Thursday potluck/cookout of the year! Actually, the first potluck/cookout in 4 years...
> > > If you don't have a waiver card for this year, please come a bit early (we try to be there from 6:30pm on) to sign new required waiver form ("participant agreement") and get your new "blue with the red dot" waiver card, good until the end of 2024.<<<
Come and enjoy a great evening of hiking and conversation with fellow hikers. These conditioning hikes range in level from fairly easy (level 1) through moderate (levels 2 and 3) to advanced hikes (levels 4, 5, and 6). All levels have hills; terrain is sometimes steep with uneven footing. Because hikers are expected to maintain the pace set by hike leaders, newcomers should not hike above level 3 and may wish to start at level 2. >>>On Tuesday & Thursday evenings, we offer *simultaneous* hikes at a variety of levels. While some levels may not be offered on a given evening, we try to cover a range of levels.<<<
Hikes are led by trained leaders and last approximately 2 hrs. Hikes begin at 7pm; newcomers should get there early to fill out a waiver and should carry the waiver card with them on the hikes. There are usually 30-60 people at the hikes.
What to bring: Bring water and a light jacket in case it gets cold. Hiking boots/shoes are necessary for the harder hikes (levels 3-5) and are strongly encouraged for all hikes; tennis shoes with good tread may be sufficient for the more moderate hikes (levels 1 & 2). Flashlights are optional; many leaders discourage their use except in emergencies. If flashlights are used, red lights are preferable as they interfere less with night vision. Please, no radios or other sound-producing devices that others can hear. If earbuds are used, please leave one out to maintain awareness of surroundings. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are at the discretion of the leader. This is a front country outing.
After-hike potluck/cookout: The hikes will be a little shorter and will be followed by a potluck dinner/cookout at the Crystal Springs Picnic Area. (If you need directions, ask your leader or caravan with someone.) The potluck begins after the hikes, usually at around 8:30pm. (If you want to cook things, bring your own coals/lighter and be prepared to wait for them to heat up.) If you prefer to just bring and eat your own food, that's fine too!
Covid Considerations: Note that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people may be present; everyone is encouraged to keep their distance and respect each others' need to do so. Masks are optional. Please do not attend if you are ill or have reason to think you might have Covid. If you test positive for Covid within around 5 days of a hike, please let us know through Meetup or by emailing GPNighthikes at gmail dot com.
Check the weather
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/griffith-park/90027/hourly-weather-forecast/2626762
Directions to Merry-Go-Round Lot #2 (also known as the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot): From Los Feliz Blvd just west of the 5, take Crystal Springs north into the park; you’ll soon pass a freeway onramp. After around a mile, you’ll come to a 4-way intersection, with the Ranger station on your right. Make a left (going west). At the top of the road you’re forced to turn right into the (unlit) lot #1. Drive through the lot and along the road that leaves the opposite corner. You’ll soon come to lot #2, which is lit. The Sierra Club meets at the far (north) end of the lot, by the stone steps.
Going north on the 5 from Downtown LA, you can also get off at the Griffith Park exit and take Crystal Springs going north, following the directions above. Other routes go from near the Zoo or from Travel Town. You can get directions from this link:
https://goo.gl/q7QTtb .
