Double the Friendship - Dean Dana Friendship Park and Korean Friendship Bell at Angels Gate Park
Sunday, April 28, 11 AM - 3 PM
Location: Meet at 11:00 AM at the parking lot of the Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center: https://sanpedro.com/san-pedro-area-points-interest/friendship-park-2/
1850 West 9th Street, San Pedro 90732
Distance of hikes: approximately 3.5 miles - Easy to light-moderate difficulty
Time: 11:00 AM Orientation and Introductions. The hike begins at 11:15 AM
EVENT:
Join us for a "Double the Friendship" hike and lunch event on a lovely Springtime late morning/early Sunday afternoon at two beautiful San Pedro parks.
This event will give participants an opportunity to visit two special "Friendship" theme parks, have lunch together and enjoy some leisurely hiking with spectacular views of the San Pedro Bay, the Port of Long Beach and beginning of the Rancho Palos Verdes peninsula coastline.
Our first hike will begin at the Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles with some incline which makes this an easy to slightly moderate hike. The path is very pretty with grassland, native plants and trees, and cheerful birds to watch.
After our hike we will take a break to have a bring-your-own picnic lunch (there are picnic tables and benches back outside of the Nature Center).
After lunch we will make a short visit to the park's Nature Center and museum (15 - 20 minutes to view the exhibits). Then we will then take a short 3.4-mile drive south to the Angel's Gate Park and the Korean Friendship Bell (carpooling/caravaning to the next site can be arranged by participants). From the parking area at Angel's Gate we will take a short walk out to the Korean Bell which was gifted as a gesture of friendship from the Republic of Korea to the City of Los Angeles in 1976. Read more information about the Korean Bell: https://www.californiabychoice.com/home/korean-bell-of-friendship
From the Korean Bell we will take another hike (about 2 miles round trip) down the Paseo to Wilders Park point and to Sunken City (we will pass through Point Fermin also) and then back to Angels Gate and parking.
There will be plenty of time to stop and take in the great views, snap some photos, and relax.
Registration for up to 30 people.
Free but must register in advance via the GOLA website.
Carpool/ridesharing information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation. If you would like a ride, or could provide a ride, members can sign up on your own at the link below. https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/8wib3h
Bring: Drinking water in reusable bottle, sun protection, and wear sturdy footwear. Carry your emergency contact info with you at all times.
Hike Leader: John Blasco
Questions: Contact: John Blasco (562) 726-4165 or JohnLongBeach@msn.com
If you need to cancel your registration, it is very important that you please contact John so that persons who may be on a wait list can be accommodated. Thank you.
Health Problems/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.
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