El Prieto
A frequently trafficked, intermediate level hike in a lush arroyo in the Altadena foothills behind JPL, done as a 9.3km (5.8mi) out & back or can be extended to a 12.8km (8mi) loop hike.
With an elevation gain of 277m (912ft) it’s an inviting hike for beginners to step into the intermediate levels.
Cahuenga Peak at Sunset
A quick, but steep evening hike up to a prominent urban peak with excellent easterly and westerly views.
Mt. Baden-Powell Thru-Hike
An 8mi/13km thru-hike from Dawson Saddle to Vincent Gap, bagging three peaks along the way, Throop Peak, Mt. Burnham, and Mount Baden-Powell at 9,407ft (2,867m) in elevation.
Beaudry Loop at Sunset
An evening hike in the Verdugo Mountains, beginning at the Beaudry Trailhead in Glendale to Tongva Peak to catch the sunset. (10k loop)
Muir Peak
An out-n-back to one of the lower peaks of the Mount Wilson group in the San Gabriel front ranges.
Not to be confused with “Mount Muir” (14,012′) in the sierras, this one tops out at a mere 4688 ft / 1429 m
There’s a number of routes that will get to this peak, for this one we will be hiking in from Eaton Saddle past Mt Lowe and Inspiration Point.
Awesome westerly views of the Los Angeles basin, and all the way to the coast – if the weather is clear.
Hike-+-Yoga
Meet for a quick coffee to get caffeinated and perhaps a breakfast muffin, before we set out on a 40 minute hike up onto the trails.
Then, upon return to the cafe, we can grab our mats from the car, and meet at the grassy patch across from the ranger station for a post-hike stretch-out yoga session lead by our favourite T1 Guru Robin Cressman.
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Coffee ‘n Trails
Meet ‘n Greet ‘n Hike.
Meet for coffee and perhaps a breakfast muffin, before we set out on a 40 minute hike up to the Observatory.
And perhaps… Beyond…. ?
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Trippet Ranch to Parker Mesa
An out-n-back, canyon-to-coast ridge-hike from Trippet Ranch in Topanga Canyon to Parker Mesa, above Pacific Palisades.
San Gabriel Peak
An out-n-back to one of the tallest peaks in the San Gabriel front range.
Coffee ‘n Hike
Meet ‘n Greet ‘n Hike.
Meet for coffee and perhaps a breakfast muffin, before we set out on a 40 minute hike up to the Observatory.
And perhaps… Beyond…. ?
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly