Great Friends, Great Times, Great Outdoors!

Welcome to Great Outdoors Los Angeles!

Join us to enjoy, explore, and learn about the beauty of nature, and the urban wonders where we live. You are welcome whether a hardcore enthusiast or a curious newbie.

Our volunteers plan and lead welcoming, fun and affordable events so everyone can participate, including day hikes, camping trips, backpacking, social gatherings, potlucks, concerts, museums and more!

Volunteering is greatly rewarding, appreciated by everyone, and is one of the best reasons for joining.

Camping trips require membership, but hikes and most day-outings do not. Join any chapter and get membership privileges for events of all Chapters. 

See more membership info.

Hope to see you soon in the Great Outdoors!


7/9/23 GO LA Hike Palos Verdes
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7/9/23 GO LA Hike Palos Verdes
7/9/23 GO LA Hike Palos Verdes
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Long Beach BBQ Party
Big Gay Picnic: Echo Park Lake
Chalk Dudleya
Big Rock Creek
Frogtown Brewery
Pride Month: Rocketman movie night
Gabrielino Trail
Trail of 100 Giants
Mt. Baldy
Pride Bike Ride: Griffith Park to LA River
Little Lakes Valley
Kern River
Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico: Wine tasting
Bear Canyon, San Gabriel Mountains
Fish Canyon
Bear Canyon, San Gabriel Mountains
Bear Canyon, San Gabriel Mountains
Fish Canyon
Fish Canyon
Holiday Party
Las Cañadas, Ensenada, Mexico
Devil's Postpile National Monument
Little Lakes Valley
Ensenada, Mexico
Zip lines and bridges at Las Cañadas, Ensenada, Mexico
Malibu Creek State Park
Catalina Island cooking
Catalina Island Girls
Will Thrall Peak
Switzer-Falls


Upcoming Events

All hikes are free and we welcome new participants!

Day Hikes And Social Events

Overnight Trips

We're always planning new upcoming events. If you'd like to help lead an Outing, contact us!

See some past Great Outdoors LA events here.

Great Outdoors LA: Will Thrall Peak & Cooper Canyon Falls!    1 minute video 

If you have any questions for the LA Chapter, email us at: [email protected]


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