Downhill Biking Los Angeles

🚴 5/30 SAT 8:30 AM | KEN BURTON (ALTADENA) | BLACKISH BLUE LEVEL 🚴

**Distance 15+ miles // Elevation 2800+ feet** We will climb up Brown Mountain to the saddle, then continue climbing up Brown Mountain to the Ken Burton Trailhead, before descending either Ken Burton or back down to the saddle and taking El Prieto. The Ken Burton Loop in the San Gabriel Mountains is a breathtaking and challenging 14–15 mile route that rewards riders with a rich mix of terrain, history, and scenery. It begins with a steady climb up Brown Mountain. From there, you connect to the crux of the ride: the Ken Burton descent—a rugged singletrack carved into the side of Brown Mountain. This iconic trail includes over 20 steep, exposed switchbacks that demand technical finesse, culminating in the poignant Ken Burton memorial overlook. After conquering the fast, rocky descent, the route winds into the Gabe­rielino Canyon bottom, where a scenic, sometimes loose riverbed trail leads you back to the JPL/Altadena trailhead. The El Prieto Loop, sometimes referred to as ‘JPL’ because of its proximity to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is one of many options for epic riding in the San Gabes. El Prieto means “The Dark One” in Spanish. The name comes from an early homesteader in 1865 named Robert Owen, an African American, who settled there and became a staple of the developing community. After his death, John and Owen Brown, two brothers and prominent abolitionists who fought for the Union, built a cabin on the adjacent land. Their charisma and love for nature helped to cultivate the mountain community. The peak above El Prieto is named after the Brown boys and Owen’s grave is still visible in El Prieto Canyon. **ADVANCED BLUE** *You have a strong understanding and practice with braking, shifting, cornering, and descending skills. You can navigate variable terrain at a good pace. You are confident and comfortable riding singletrack trails and can easily navigate roots, rocks, mud, sand, and creek crossings. You are capable of a front wheel and rear wheel lift and can put the two together to navigate over obstacles. You are fairly confident on steep climbs and descents, but you may walk sections on Black or Double Black trails.* **[LINK TO RIDE LEVEL CHART FOR MORE DETAILS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lK2QCFW94SM-J3m2cUEvDxXYxsdsMSkvypyenjK2oq8/edit?usp=sharing)** **LIABILITY RELEASE & WAIVER** *If you are new to AMTR, please bring a signed and completed waiver to the ride for the ride leader or email it to: AMTR.Meetup@gmail.com. You will be asked to sign a Waiver if you do not have one on file with us. If you refuse to sign, you will not be allowed to join the meetup event.* **[READ, SIGN, AND EMAIL YOUR WAIVER](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2G2x-3WT9JSdQDOFoEZrtZmtu8sB_BO/view?usp=sharing)** **BIKING ESSENTIALS** *Please bring your own biking essential needs like tools, pump, hydration pack, chain link, gloves, energy gel/bar, snacks, camera, and most importantly a HELMET. Knee and elbow pads are NOT a must, but are suitable for extra protection.* **DISCLAIMER** *The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Volunteers, Ride leaders, and Event Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer(s) is only to organize the meetup. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a ride, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. In addition, you further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Assistant Organizers of the All Mountain Trail Riders Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.*

WsSB MTB Riders Signal Instant Message Board

Get the signal app and join the group! Most plans will be made here. Only organized group functions will be done on Meetup. Get Signal and start making plans to ride! https://signal.group/#CjQKIGCd9_AdJkRk9zsfQf4mZNLJbi8-tfDqkHpjqinGPYd9EhBQJEg900WAcSzIZgmpAXIr

Yoga at Sunset - Summer Series

If you feel like some good ol' stretching would be good for your health, come on by. 1 Hr of yoga. Heal your body. Beginners are welcome. Chat and yoga, or bring headphones. Self teaching yoga diagrams will be provided. bring your own mat, you can also just do it on the grass.

Downtown LA Toastmasters

In person meeting at 555 West 5th Street floor 2A, 2B or 2C. Must make reservation with full name one week prior due to building security protocol.

Challenging STEEP Adventurous Sunset Night Hike: DeBell to top of Verdugo-Loop

21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.

Join our Facebook Group!

Looking to meet other people to trade tips and plan trips? Meetup is great but events/members are spread out over a bunch of different groups. To address this -- We created a Facebook group for people across all the different Meetup groups in So Cal to plan trips and trade tips. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/socalsnow/ We're on the mountain every weekend! Join us!

ACH, AFH, Aliso Canyon to Copper Hills BBQ

Let's Hike to the Summit of Mt. Wilson via the Mt. Wilson Trail

Mandeville Canyon Trail

Follow us on IG @yoprohikes For more details and check in- Join us on Heylo - https://heylo.com/invite/pAaQ8Aj7

SATURDAY RIDE WITH THE CANYON CARVER CREW UPTOP ACH

***HOLA, HELLO AND WHASSSUUP.*** ***PLEASE READ DEETS BELOW, I JUST COPIED AND PASTED THAT FROM CASTLE'S GROUP.*** ***EVERYNOW N THEN WE LIKE TO GET TOGETHER WITH THE CANYON CARVER PEOPLE AND RIDE, NICE PEEPS.*** ***HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THIS ONE AMIGOS !*** Let's ride ACH, AFH, 9mile, Aliso Canyon to Lang... We will eat at The Copper Hills BBQ joint and then backtrack to the cul-de-sac. We are meeting in the cul-de-sac at the Shell station at the base of ACH. 4530 Angeles Crest. La Canada, Flintridge CA. 91011. (10am) KSU by 10:15am!!! ***THIS IS A FUN ROUTE, ACH and AFH ARE CLASSICS. AND GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH THEM IN OUR OWN BACK YARD!***

LAH3 – Metro Hash Year 25 - Ridin' the Enormous D

**LAH3 – Trail 2394 –** **Metro Hash Year 25 - Ridin' the Enormous D** Saturday, May 30, 2026 1:00pm \*\*EARLY START\*\* 1pm **Hares**: Damian the Antichrist & Guests **Start:** 6330 Commodore Sloat Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9nZd52dcYcTjLhEJ8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9nZd52dcYcTjLhEJ8) **Trail Info:** OK, the three new D-line stations are FINALLY open and the Metro hash will be jumping on the D on May 30! And, based on recent “constructive participant feedback”, we’re going back to baSICKs this year! That means: \- Three train rides\, including our first\-ever mid\-trip transfer \(what could go wrong?\) \- Five dive bar checks\, plus a drink check \(the infamous “Blood and Sand”\) at the Tiki Ti\! \- Plus\, three more roadside BX’s\, to keep the engines well\-oiled and the costs in “check”\, since all those added bar visits have already forced us to bump the pre\-rego price to $29\.69\. \- As they say on the online dating sites\, “No Games”\! Just follow trail\, then drink\. Then ride the train\, then drink\. And on on and on on on\. \- Costumes? Why the LAH3 Ride the D™ shirts\, of course\. If you fucked up and didn’t order one\, eBay and Etsy have variations on Metro’s lame\-ass\, vanilla version\. Or you can dress in purple\, which is the color code on the maps for the D line \(Yes\, it’s officially known as “The Big\, Long\, Purple\, Yogurt\-Slinging D”\!\)\. Cumming from afar? The start/finish will be a pretty quick stroll from the nearest new station, which is a direct shot from connections to other lines’ in DTLA. SinD and I are taking pre-regos in cash at upcumming LB/LA hashes, or you can DM me for my PayPal or Venmo account deets. Five bucks more if you procrastinate ‘til Game Day. $35 Day-of Price. **\*\*\* Admin Notes \*\*\*** For those unfamiliar with LAH3 or hashing in general. This is a special event, more akin to a pub crawl than our usual trails where we take the metro AND follow trails around the city. The cost is higher due to more stops and stops in bars etc, but it’s a fun way to introduce yourself to the group and meat a lot of us at one time. If you’re new and interested, feel free to hit me up with questions. \- Henry PS: 6pm is an estimated end time... may last longer.