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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Griffith Park Thursday Evening Hikes
LOCATION:Merry Go Round Lot Two
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 30% · why: good we
 ather for it · lots of people going\n\nPlease come early (~6:40pm on) to s
 ign the required waiver form ("participation agreement") and get your new 
 PINK waiver card\, good until the end of 2026.\n\nCome and enjoy a great e
 vening of hiking and conversation with fellow hikers. These conditioning h
 ikes 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\; t
 errain is sometimes steep with uneven footing. Because hikers are expected
  to maintain the pace set by hike leaders\, newcomers should not hike abov
 e level 3 and may wish to start at level 2. >>>On Tuesday & Thursday eveni
 ngs\, we offer \\simultaneous\\ hikes at a variety of levels. While some l
 evels may not be offered on a given evening\, we try to cover a range of l
 evels.<<<\n\nHikes are led by trained leaders and last approximately 2 hrs
 . Hikes begin at 7pm\; newcomers should get there early to fill out a waiv
 er and should carry the waiver card with them on the hikes. There are usua
 lly 30-60 people at the hikes.\n\nWhat to bring: Bring water and a light j
 acket in case it gets cold. Hiking boots/shoes are necessary for the harde
 r hikes (levels 3-5) and are strongly encouraged for all hikes\; tennis sh
 oes with good tread may be sufficient for the more moderate hikes (levels 
 1 & 2). Flashlights are optional\; many leaders discourage their use excep
 t in emergencies. If flashlights are used\, red lights are preferable as t
 hey interfere less with night vision. Please\, no radios or other sound-pr
 oducing devices that others can hear. If earbuds are used\, please leave o
 ne out to maintain awareness of surroundings. Leashed\, well-behaved dogs 
 are at the discretion of the leader. This is a front country outing.\n\nCo
 vid Considerations: Note that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people may 
 be present\; everyone is encouraged to keep their distance and respect eac
 h others' need to do so. Masks are optional. Please do not attend if you a
 re ill or have reason to think you might have Covid. If you test positive 
 for Covid within 5 days after a hike\, please let us know through Meetup o
 r by emailing GPNighthikes at gmail dot com.\n\nCheck the weather\n\nhttps
 ://www.accuweather.com/en/us/griffith-park/90027/hourly-weather-forecast/2
 626762\n\nDirections to Merry-Go-Round Lot 2 (also known as the Upper Merr
 y-Go-Round parking lot): From Los Feliz Blvd just west of the 5\, take Cry
 stal Springs north into the park\; you’ll soon pass a freeway onramp. Afte
 r around a mile\, you’ll come to a 4-way intersection\, with the Ranger st
 ation 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.\n\nGoing north on the 5 from Downtown LA\, you can als
 o 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:\n\nhttps://goo.gl/q7Q
 Ttb .
URL:https://www.meetup.com/sierra-club-griffith-park-hikes/events/315731622
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