Calling all Trail Yogis
A quick hike ... and a little stretch-out
Meet for a quick cuppa morning goodness at The Trails Café before setting out on a 2-mile out-n-back hike up into the trails of Griffith Park.
Then, upon return to the cafe, 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
Where to Meet
– We will be meeting at The Trails Cafe inside Griffith Park.
(look for us standing in line for coffee or find us at the tables around the side)
– Park anywhere you can find parking on the street around the cafe.
– Parking is free.
– Dogs are welcome.
– Family-friendly
– If there’s no parking by the cafe, head up the road about 1/8th mile to a large parking lot.
– The cafe’s address is 2333 Fern Dell Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90068
(see map below)
– The cafe is open every day at 8am
– They sell coffee, cakes, muffins, cold drinks, fruit, etc.
– They accept cash, credit and debit cards.
– There’s picnic tables around the side of the cafe where the rest of the party will likely be found.
– There’s porta-potties across the street at the playground
– There’s restrooms at the observatory as well.
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Most hikers find this well travelled urban hike relatively easy. There’s a bit of an incline within the first 1/4 mile to start up the cardio system. It slows everyone down but the trail keep a good pace throughout.
Some hikers may find it helpful to use trekking poles for extra balance in some sections, while other hikers find it easy to walk or trail run the entire route.
About 1/2 mile into the hike we will be passing a vista of the Hollywood sign across the canyon on Mt. Lee. A great place to take some very cool photos
DIFFICULTY:
Easy – Moderate
DISTANCE:
About 2.4 miles (rt)
TIME:
1 hr (rt)
ELEVATION GAIN:
540′
Meet Robin, our Guru
What to Bring
For yoga:
Bring a mat if you have one.
(let us know if you need one)
For the hike:
T1D items in red
Pack:
– Small
(most people hike this route carrying nothing)
an 8 liter day pack should be about maximum size
Water:
– 1 liter will be plenty
– A 20 oz bottle of Gatorade (full sugar)
can take care of most your water and glucose needs.
Camera:
Any kind of camera will do (SLR, iPhone, Polaroid)
Footwear:
– Trail Runners (PERFECT)
– Road Running shoes (GREAT)
– Hiking Boots (MAYBE OVERKILL)
– I’ve seen people hike this in flip flops!
Exposure Protection:
– Hat (cap will be fine)
– Sunglasses
– Poncho (in case it rains)
– Wind shell (winter only)
– Long sleeve mid-layer (cold winter days only)
Trail Calories:
– Trail treats… Things that can fit in your pockets but won’t melt
– Light snack (like an apple or trail mmix)
– Energy Gels
– Starburst
– Glucose Tabs
Clothing:
– Sports shirt (moisture wicking) … you might get sweaty
– Hiking pants (only if it’s going to be cold)
– Shorts (recommended all year round)
– Rain shell (only if rain is possible)
Trekking Poles:
– Not a requirement,
Backup T1D items:
– Backup Glucose meter + strips
– CGM (optional)
– Backup insulin
– Pocket glucose (non-melting)
Snapshots
Other Stuff:
Minimal Impact / LNT:
We will be traveling in an urban/green space ecosystem, so we will practice Minimal Impact Principles.
Whatever we pack in, we will be packing out.
Feel free to bring an extra ZipLoc bag for litter.
Leave rocks, trees, wildlife undisturbed.
Just in Case:
At least 1 person in the party will carry:
– First Aid Kit
– Blister Treatment
– Phone
– Map
– Headlamps
– Emergency blanket
– Emergency glucose
For more info or questions: email:
info@typeoneoutdoors.com
