Bikepacking Los Angeles

Women Bike through Griffith Park

A wonderful bike ride through Griffith Park. We will meet at 8:00 a.m with a roll out time of 8:15. I will be wearing the Lidel Trek Kit that the Lidel Trek team wore in the Tour De France Femmes. We will leave the parking lot and head down Crystal Springs Drive past the Gene Autry museum located on our right. Crystal Springs Drive turns into Zoo Drive where we will pass travel town on our left. We will go up the hill using Griffith Park Drive and then down the hill, passing the golf Course on our left. For those that want a longer Ride, take a left at the stop sign and do the loop again. For others, turn right at the stop sign and head back to the parking lot.

carcamp/backpacking hot springs

Join me for a 3 day weekend where you can car camp, hike, backpack or just relax at the most popular campground in San Bernardino mountains. Hiking schedule: Friday 3 easy miles hike around the campground with option of potluck. Saturday hike or backpack to Deep Hot Springs 5 to 6 hard miles. Depending of the weather. Sunday 4.6 miles moderate to Arrowhead Pinnacles trail Monday drive back home. This event is limited to 8 people per day. Two cars per site with 3 tenths carpool is encourage. strong hikers/backpackers only. what to bring: We will share the camp fee so bring cash It will be $20 per night per person or $40 per the weekend per person. What your $ Includes: camp fee/holiday fee, campfire, and hot drink. Bring your own gear, drinking water, sun screen, hat, hiking sticks and food. If you are backpacking only you can meet us at the trail head out of the 173 Hwy. parking is free. We will hike about 2.5 miles to the hot springs. Spend the night and enjoy the hot springs. On Sunday we will come back after breakfast. (Will be edit later)

Beaudry Loop evening Hike

Join me for a 6miles evening hike. Let's finish the day with clear mind so we enjoy the rest of the week days. It's been a while since our last hike around this area. Let’s hike again and enjoy the great mountains, nice views of downtown LA, beautiful sunset announcing the end of the day, and the perfect weather.
We are starting at 5:00pm at the trail head going N and come down S. (only)

What to bring:
2 liters of water, hiking poles, Hiking shoes, and a snack.
It’s 6 miles loop hike moderate pace.
Elevation: 1,500’ gain
Parking: street parking. Usually is plenty of parking. disclamer: 
Be aware that The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts of this Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

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Let's go to the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria by Train!

What could be more quintessentially California than a festival paying tribute to the Avocado, full of different guacamoles, and getting there on the Pacific Surfliner? This is the 40th year they've been having this festival. There is even Avocado ice cream! Entry to the Festival is free, and the booths are sponsored by local non-profits to raise money for their worthy causes. We've done this trip a couple of times, and it's always been fun. This unique festival is in Carpinteria, only a couple of blocks from the Carpinteria Amtrak station. It's one of the largest festivals in California, with three days of fabulous food and terrific music. [https://avofest.com/](https://avofest.com/) In case you didn't know, Santa Barbara County is the third largest avocado producer in North America, with Carpinteria being a major contributor. As the Festival has grown, so do the number of participants and festival-goers. In past years, over forty non-profit groups benefited by catering to 100,000 avocado visitors. The California Avocado Festival™ itself is a non-profit group that generates its own operating revenue each year. The annual event is completely organized by a committee of volunteers, and includes one part-time staff person. Our group will take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, to Carpinteria. We'll walk to the Festival from the Amtrak station, just a few blocks. See a video from last year's festival [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u9kEXivElM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u9kEXivElM)[QI7U](https://youtu.be/C5BR4_hQI7U) **You need to buy your Amtrak round-trip ticket for Sunday, October 4, on the Amtrak web site.** **Train numbers are below**. [https://www.amtrak.com/home.html](https://www.amtrak.com/home.html) Our group will take the 765 Pacific Surfliner -- leaving Union Station at 9:13am, arriving in Carpinteria at 11:27am. Ticket prices: Senior ($30 Coach) Return trip: 790 Pacific Surfliner -- leaving Carpinteria at 4:57pm, arriving at Union Station at 7:43pm. Ticket prices: Senior ($30 Coach) There are two areas to park at Union Station. One, East, is $8 for the day, the other, West, is $16 for the day. See the map in the photo. The Union Station web site says the West area has limited parking, so it might be best to plan to park in the East structure. We can form carpools closer to the event date. Join us to Celebrate 40 Years of Peace Love & Guacamole!

Exploring Los Angeles on bike....

FRIDAY--Easy Night walk around Silverlake

Silverlake can be quite beautiful at night. Walk is mostly easy 2.2 miles RT around the lake. Walk is approx. 1 hour. There is short uphill on this walk--approx. 10 minutes Some members go to the local Oyster bar afterwards. **Rain will cancel walk. Dogs ok as long as on leash.** Parking: Street parking. There is more parking when you park along the lake --along W. Silverlake Dr.

Car Camp/hotsprings

Join me for 3 day weekend where you can car camp, hike or backpack to the famous Deep Creek Hot springs. Dogwood camp ground is a popular Campground in the San Bernardino mountains. This event is limited to only 8 people and two cars per day and 3 tents on site. Hiking schedule: We are going to hike on Friday evening 3 miles loop around the Camground. This is easy. With the option of potluck. Saturday hike will be 5-6 hard miles to Deep Creek. We might backpack to Deep creek over night depending of the weather. Sunday we will hike to Arrowhead pinnacles Trail 4.6 miles this is rated moderate. If we’re not too tired, we can check out the town of Arrowhead. Monday will check out and head it back home. What to bring: own food and gear Carpool is encourage. Bring cash: we will share the camp fee reservation. $20 per night per person or $50 per the 3 days per person. What your $ covers: camp reservation fee and the holiday fee, campfire, & hot coco. Please sing up if you are sure you are coming. Everyone will be put on the waiting list first then will be chosen according to attendance. Priority to strong hikers/ backpackers. No respond or no comments will be drop automatically. This way will allow to others to join. You can join us for one night or two. Or backpack only. If you are backpacking only meet us at the trail head out of 173 highway. You can leave your car at Bradford Ridge path. This is the option 2 out of 3 to get there. “The Bradford Ridge Route (Free Alternative) Distance: About 5 to 6 miles round-trip. Access: Park near the end of CA Highway 173 (near Lake Arrowhead/Twin Peaks). You will climb over the guardrail to access the Bradford Ridge Path. Details: This route doesn't require a fee but involves a longer, more rigorous hike with about 1,400 feet of elevation gain. It requires crossing over into the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before descending into the canyon. “ If you had read all the information go right ahead and sing up. If for any reason, you need to cancel, do it so a week before so you give chance to others. Thank you

Day Zero RIde

Day Zero Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to take amazing pictures from the other side overlooking the bridge and the city. It's about a 14 mile round trip and we leave this early to avoid the tourist walking on the bridge. It is an exhilarating ride across the bridge with a short stop on the other side and then a short climb to get above the bridge for some amazing photo opportunities. Some of us will ride straight back afterwards and others will ride over to Sausalito for a scrumptious breakfast before coming back to the hotel. Gather in front of our HOST HOTEL the Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf at 7:15 AM for a safety talk and then ride out at 7:30 AM. NOTICE: this is not a sanctioned ride with the Arthritis Foundation. Let's Take A Ride... Cap'n Pete

OG Toluca Lake 5 mile-ish urban adventure walk!!!

The Urban-ish Adventurists which includes legendary walkers Lori and no one right now (legends in their own minds) collectively known as "Lo” invite you to explore Toluca Lake. We will be doing a 5 mile-ish walk around Toluca Lake and surrounding areas. We do our best to keep the walk in a 2 hour range, however could go longer by a mile or so and sometimes goes over time posted. Comfortable shoes, water, flashlight and a good attitude are suggested items to bring but not required. Remember it is suggested you get a minimum 10,000 steps a day. We can all achieve that healthy goal together. We help motivate each other. Come out to walk and socialize with nice friendly people and experience a good workout at the same time. Hope to see you at our next urban-ish walking adventure. We appreciate our regular walkers and always encourage new walkers to give our walk a shot. **MEETING LOCATION:** Tables/benches near the parking lot exit in front of the baseball/softball field **TOTAL DISTANCE**: We try to keep it to 5 miles but sometimes, we go over by a bit (mostly flat) **GUESTS**: Attendees are welcome to bring a guest (dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash) **LIABILITY WAIVER**: The organizer(s) is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host(s) and the group from all liability.

5 mile Marina Del Rey sunset walk, dockweiler, wetlands, jetty, optional potluck

**Event:** **Amazing 4.5 mile walk from Marina Del Rey, Jetty at sunset, paved path beach walk; optional after walk potluck on the marina.** **Meet st the free Dock 52 parking lot,, Rick will have on a safety vest 🦺** **The 4.5 mile walk is on level trails. Can get cold so dress appropriately. Bring tennis shoes, water, sun screen, sun protection, and a fun spirit. Up and back so option to turn back early.** **I encourage every one to stay after the walk to eat, drink or just hang out at the after walk potluck. The potluck is in the same dock 52 parking lot where we meet. I will bring tables, lights, paper plates, plastic utensils, and tunes to jam. Bring your favorite store bought or home made appetizer, main course, side or dessert, and of course your favorite beverage to enjoy and share.** **DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.**

Waterskiing/Wakeboarding at the Sacramento Delta: September 24-27

Greetings All, We will be heading to the Sacramento River Delta. It is a great place to wakeboard, waterski, sky-ski and camp. Century City Ski Club has been going to this location for well over 30 years. This years dates are: June 25-28 July 16-19 August 13-16 September 24-27 You can arrive on the Wednesday afternoon before the trip to setup camp. We will not be supplying anything on Wednesday. The actual trip starts on Thursday morning with Breakfast. The trip ends on Sunday around 11 or 12 in the afternoon. Please help wash and wipe down the boats when they are pulled out of the water. These are 2, 3 or 4 day trips. The costs are: $175 for Saturday-Sunday, $349 Friday-Sunday or $439 Thursday-Sunday If you just want to camp and eat with us, the costs are half of the above prices. Please contact us for more info. We accept Zelle (preferred), Venmo, Checks and Cash. There is an extra fee for campers (RV's $35 per day) and pets ($4 per day). Email us for pricing. Email us for special prices for Thursday-Friday or Thursday-Saturday or Friday-Saturday. Due to excessive fuel prices there might be an added surcharge for fuel. Please email Aaron and Fred (aka David) at [summertrips@ccscsports.org](mailto:summertrips@ccscsports.org) for more info. Please remember that even if you RSVP here, you are not on the trip until we receive your waivers and payment. Before you leave for the delta, contact us to see if there are any others that might need a ride. We do not supply transportation to the delta, so carpooling will help you and others. We supply food and beverages for Breakfast, Happy Hour and Dinner. Lunch is on your own (if we have on Friday and Saturday leftovers you can indulge in, but ask before taking), there is a café near the camp site. We do not supply vests, skis, wake-boards or sky ski's.... BUT... we do have extras, so ask if you don't have any we will try and help. We supply the boat(s). You'll need a tent or RV or Trailer (added fee for parking RV and Trailer) or any other kind of sleeping arrangement (car camping). Please contact us for more info. Please remember to bring lots of sunscreen, a hat and towels. The weather can change from cold to hot and hot to cold in minutes, so bring something to keep warm just in case. I hope to see you at the delta. Regards, Aaron and Fred