What we’re about
L.A. Hiking Group is for people looking to meet others interested in walking or hiking for exercise and attending other fun events such as stair climbing, trail running, bicycling, kayaking, skiing, river rafting, etc.
We also host BBQs, parties and other social gatherings. We may even go on exotic vacations, but mostly it is about having fun in the outdoors.
L.A. Hiking Group is a nonprofit public service organization. Lifting people up is our mission. Our event hosts, event organizers, assistant organizers and organizer ("hosts") are all volunteers.
We organize many outdoor adventures in greater L.A. and surrounding areas as well as hiking, camping and backpacking trips to national parks and wildernesses throughout California and other states. Our hosts have expertise ranging from beginner, intermediate to advanced level.
The hosts of L.A Hiking Group are not professional hike leaders. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for our events, you agree not to hold the hosts of L.A. Hiking Group responsible for whatever happens to you over these events.
L.A. Hiking Group does not certify the expertise of our hosts and is NOT responsible for any possible losses and injuries, incidental or otherwise.
For safety and liability reasons, you MUST have a recent profile PHOTO clearly showing your face and carry a personal ID to participate in our events.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bicycle Ride from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara with Lunch on the PierCarpinteria Amtrak station, Carpinteria, CA
YOUR CHOICE:
Join us riding your bicycle from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara (22 miles round trip) OR Carpinteria to the University of California in Goleta (50 miles round trip.)
E-bikes are welcome too!
We will make a quick stop at an orchid farm on the way to Santa Barbara and have lunch on the Santa Barbara Pier on the way back. Bring some snacks in case you get hungry.
The 50 mile roundtrip bike ride from Carpinteria to the University of California in Goleta is on costal and inland roads through Hope Ranch with some hills on Cliff Drive descending to Santa Barbara.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
This bicycle ride is for bike riders who are experienced riding on roads at a speed of 12 miles per hour. You must be able to keep up with our group.
You are required to wear a bicycle helmet to ride with our group.
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BIKE ROUTES:
Carpinteria to Goleta
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34438992Goleta to Carpinteria through Hope Ranch
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34439677***
FREE PARKING:
There is free parking at the Carpinteria Amtrak Station. There is a bathroom in the parking lot, electric car charger and a small store across the street.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides and obey all traffic stops and signals.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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Everybody must sign up for this event through Meetup individually.
This bike ride is crossposted in other Meetup groups.
The main group coordinating this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
- TOPANGA swimming holes (Time Tunnel, Rain Room)Jalan Jalan Imports, Topanga, CA
Two spots to swim and play, bring a flotation device if you want!
WHERE WE MEET: outside of Topanga Rocks/Jalan Jalan Imports, an outdoor furniture store, and we will check out their 40-foot tall roadside "Owl" waterfall. We will then walk a quarter mile towards the ocean on the west side of Topanga Canyon Blvd to just south of the "slippery when wet" road sign. We will then enter the mysterious Time Tunnel and drop down to the creek. From there, we will climb over rocks in the creekbed to get to the big spring-fed swimming hole surrounded by red Topanga sandstone.
Bring swimwear, a hat, lots of water, shoes you can get wet, an umbrella: don't get cooked by the sun
BUT AT A SLOW PACE
DIFFICULTY: moderate
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There is a porta potty in front of Jalan Jalan Imports, home of Owl Falls,
google it: https://tinyurl.com/TopangaTimeTunnel
ELEVATION GAIN AND LOSS: A HUNDRED FEET AT THE MOST
THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR POISON OAK CONTACT.
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THE TOPANGA CREEK HIKE FOLLOWS THE WEST SIDE OF CREEK FOR MOST OF THE ROUTE AND FEATURES LOTS OF CLIMBING OVER 3 TO 4 FOOT TALL BOULDERS. There are also a few rusty car bodies to avoid.
YOU WILL USE YOUR HANDS AS WELL AS YOUR FEET. THAT'S WHY I CALL MY HIKES "MONKEYING AROUND".
CLIMBING OF BIGGER BOULDERS IS OPTIONAL.....
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NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THIS INVITE ON A SMART PHONE, THE MEETUP APP DOES NOT SHOW MY PICTURES. TO SEE THEM: http://rexhikes.blogspot.com/2015/08/lower-topanga-creek-rocks-swimming.html
NO DOGS: 'cause this is a State Park
VERY SLOW DRIVE----- : From PCH drive 3.5 miles north on Topanga Canyon Blvd. and park when you see the outdoor furniture store but not directly in front. Or....
FASTER....TAKE THE 101 FREEWAY TO TOPANGA CANYON BLVD, GO SOUTH 9 MILES...park along Topanga Canyon Blvd south of Fernwood Market, meet outside Jalan Jalan Imports, an outdoors furniture store on the west side of the road Jalan Jalan Imports is located at 525 South Topanga Canyon Blvd., which is 3.5 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway.
FREE PARKING IS ALONG EITHER SIDE OF TOPANGA CANYON BLVD. BETWEEN FERNWOOD MARKET AND JALAN JALAN IMPORTS--STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WHITE LINE SO YOU DON'T GET TICKETED OR LOSE YOUR MIRROR. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO NO-PARKING SIGNS!!! -
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AN AWESOME VIDEO BY WILLIE PRICE: https://youtu.be/EJDFBApKbNc
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THE USUAL STUFF: BRING ALL THE USUAL STUFF, I'M NOT YOUR MOM.... Bring clothing (sorry, nude hikes are a different Meetup group), lots of water, a hat, comfy shoes, snacks, all your troubles..., guitar, camera, etc
LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/
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READ THE ANNOYING CRAP I POST ON THE INTERNET: facebook.com/rex.frankel
LAMountainParks.comMy updated edible plants guide
EdibleWIldPlantsLA.blogspot.comSee my google calendar of meetup hikes: http://LAMeetuphikes.org
I saved a mountain: http://mountrexmore.com
