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• LA - Hiking: Planning Meeting, Potluck, & Franklin Canyon Park Hike

  • When
    Sun, February 23, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills
  • Spaces left
    30
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  Lower Franklin Canyon, Beverly Hills

  Picnic Tables near the Doheny Ranch Amphitheater

  Sunday, February 23, 2025

  

  
  

  11:00 AM: Day Activities Planning Meeting

  12:00 PM: Potluck Picnic

  1:00 PM: Hike, moderate 4 miles round trip

  
  

  Let’s try this again and hope it doesn’t rain!

  This is a great place for a quick jaunt to be completely surrounded by nature, right in the exact geographical center point of Los Angeles. Franklin Canyon Park has been frequently featured in television and film. The opening scene of The Andy Griffith Show with Andy and Opie and their fishing poles; it wasn’t shot in North Carolina but right here in Beverly Hills. Remember, On Golden Pond, it was one of many movies using this location.  

  This quarterly meeting will be a brainstorming session for day activities: hikes, urban outings, social events, museums, etc. Bring your ideas and hopefully we can pencil those into the 2025 calendar. Let’s get ready for great hiking this spring. Volunteers are needed to lead, co-lead, and support. If you would like to share and/or discuss your ideas before the meeting please contact one of our day activities coordinators. 

  Pamela:pwegner36@yahoo.com

  John Blasco:​johnlongbeach@msn.com

  After the potluck we will walk around the small lake, hike to the top of Inspiration Point, and continue to the upper portions of Franklin Canyon. On clear days there are views of the Pacific and Century City. The hike takes the Hastain and Chaparral Trails, a Moderate 4-5 miles round trip. Of course, you have the option to skip the hike and relax at the picnic tables. 

  Directions: Our picnic area is near-  Doheny Ranch Amphitheater

  The entrance is at 1923 N. Franklin Canyon Drive. Park in the lower canyon. From Franklin Canyon Dr. make a sharp turn south to towards the lower canyon. Contact Russell about this option if you would like more info:VPO-LA@greatoutdoors.org

  Don’t get a $175 ticket! STOP at all stop signs. They have cameras.

  

  Bring: Potluck item, your own drinks, water, hat, hiking shoes and perhaps poles etc. Also, bring a picnic blanket or chair as we will only have one picnic table. 
  

  

  Other Considerations: 

  • We recommend you read our suggested 10 essential items to bring - click here. 
  • Rain Cancels and will be rescheduled.
    
  • For other questions, contact Russell Hammerl

  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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• PS - Hike 4 Hope Fundraiser for City of Hope

  • When
    Sun, March 09, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Numerous Hike Locations - refer to flyer

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  https://www.hike4hope@coh.org

  Details of hikes and difficulty ratings are included in the attached flyer:

  2025 Hike 4 Hope Flyer.pdf

  For your information. Great Outdoors is not organizing or coordinating.

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• SBVC - ALC Paradise Pit

  • When
    Fri, June 06, 2025
  • Location
    Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

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