Hike Details
A loop-hike with a sunset.
Located in Griffith Park
- Parking is free (in the lot)
- No street parking after sunset
- Dogs allowed.
- There’s restrooms at the trail head and at the Observatory.
- Sunset at the half-way point, so bring a headlamp, the hike back is in the dark.
DIFFICULTY:
Easy / Moderate
DISTANCE:
3.8 km / 2.4 miles (rt)
HIKE TIME:
~1 hr (rt)
ELEVATION GAIN:
164m / 540′
Optional Loop for extra views
Adding the optional Mt. Hollywood Loop:
TOTAL DISTANCE:
7.6 km / 4.72 miles (rt)
TOTAL HIKE TIME:
~2 hrs (rt)
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN:
310m /1020′
Meeting at the Trail Head
There’s no actual address for the parking lot, but if you type in “The Trails Cafe” in google maps, follow those directions but drive an extra minute up the road and you’ll see the lot on the left.
Cell service it very bad in this canyon, so be sure to RSVP so we can coordinate all the hikers before we arrive.
Here’s a Google Map Link:
https://goo.gl/maps/4rLDWyLRy8W5SfcDA
Be sure not to park along the road, it’s a tow away zone after sunset.
The hike will start about 45 minutes before sunset
Perfect spot for a group selfie with a summit toast or a sunset Panorama.
And of course,
Don't forget the camera!
📷
The Dark Descent back
Don't forget the headlamp
What to Bring
T1D items in red
Pack: (optional)
– A small, 8 liter day pack will be fine.
– Many people hike this without a pack.
Water:
– 16oz or 1 liter will be plenty
– A 16 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)
Headlamp:
Or hand-held flashlight
(with good batteries)
Footwear:
– Trail Runners (PERFECT)
– Road Running shoes (GREAT)
– Hiking Boots (OK but MAY BE OVERKILL)
What to Wear:
– Buff / Bandanna (perfect for hiking during covid)
– Beanie (in case it gets cold)
– Light gloves (it gets cold on cloudy days)
– Wind shell (winter)
– Long sleeve mid-layer (winter)
Trail Glucose:
(Yes! this trail will burn your blood sugar)
– Trail treats… Things that can fit in your pockets but won’t melt
– Light snack (like an apple or trail mix)
– Energy Gels
– Starburst
– Glucose Tabs
Clothing:
-In spring and autumn: Bring a layer, it gets a little chilly after sunset.
-In summer: Shorts and t-shirt.
– Sports shirt (moisture wicking) … you might get sweaty even in the winter.
– Hiking pants (year round)
– Shorts are fine in summer.
Trekking Poles:
– Not necessary but helpful on the descent.
Backup T1D items:
– Backup Glucose meter + strips
– CGM (optional)
– Backup insulin
– Pocket glucose (non-melting)
Other Stuff:
LNT & Minimal Impact Practices:
We will be visitors in a protected natural 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 collecting 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
