It's all about enjoying the wilderness! Hiking in the local canyons- mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains. All hikes will be along a stream in a canyon and at a very slow pace with lots of breaks. All hikes will be between 5-12 hours long, usually around 9 hours. The difficulty level is intermediate, but beginners are welcome if they are in good shape and have an attitude of adventure! Safety always comes first, of course. It's recommended (but not required) that you bring the TEN ESSENTIAL …

California Canine Hikers organizes and leads day and evening hikes mainly in Los Angeles County foothills and mountains. Most of our hikes are relatively easy -- around five miles, round-trip, with no more than about 1,000' of elevation gain. Some, however, are a bit more challenging, and can run to eight or more miles in length and contain more than a thousand feet of gain. While our activities, and indeed the entire club, are very casual, we insist that the dogs remain leashed at all times, th …

Most of us work during the weekend! This is a group for those of you whom love the outdoors and love to hike and camp but only have the weekends to do so. Well, although some day hikes will be posted most will consist of overnight to multi day trips ranging from the northern sierras to Joshua tree through all four seasons. Majority will be posted in the San Gabriel’s and San Gorgonio/San Jacinto mountains but there will be scattered adventures elsewhere. Packing in your food and gear is a requir …

We are a group of vegetarians and vegans who love hiking and the outdoors. We also enjoy camping, backpacking, day trips and exploring veggie restaurants all over the Greater LA region. Beautiful nature, awesome, like-minded people and great veggie food! What more can you ask for?!!! ;) Note : You don't have to be vegetarian/vegan to be a part of this group but you MUST respect the choice/lifestyle of those who are, since one aim of this group is to provided an environment for veg*n outdoor-mi …

Get your daily dose of nature in the city! Griffith Park is an oasis in our bustling city and the perfect place to walk/hike the hilly trails, explore nature, take in the amazing views, and get some sunshine and earthiness in your day. If you live close by or want to get to know this part of the city, join us for some outdoor fun! Our group is primarily for beginner and intermediate trekkers (walkers/hikers) and the treks are either 45 minutes or 1 hour 15 minutes long. If you are interested, we …

I enjoy easy paced hikes and strools every weekend and would enjoy the company of others to chat along the way. We will enjoy beautiful scenery and  the wild things of the Santa Monica Mountains, as well as an occational strool on the beach for a sunset. We will have picnics or go out for a bite to eat after words for a socialize. Kind Reagards: Chris

Welcome to this fun  Meetup in Los Angeles! This meetup will have many hikes in Los Angeles! It will also many many outdoor activities in LA. If you like to hike in Los Angeles, then this is the perfect Meetup for you! Don't you want to meet peeps your own age?  We do hikes, bar socials, tv show tapings, walks, etc.

Welcome to Hiking With Dean, the best hiking group this side of the Los Angeles River! We are headquartered in Brentwood, gateway to "The Big Wild"-- an 18,500-acre swath of the Santa Monica Mountains that includes 10,000-acre Topanga State Park and other public lands at San Vicente Mountain Park (aka the Nike Missile Base), Rustic, Sullivan and Mandeville canyons. Formally the original "The Weekday Hikers," we now meet regularly on the weekends for hikes mostly in and around the Santa Monica Mo …

Welcome! (Require: a personal photo and introduce yourself to the group) ***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings*** ================================================================================= Check on the IMAGES to see our photo albums Take a quick look at our 2013 Event Calendar to see what events are on the horizon Join us whether you are new or …

We are a group of 20- and 30-somethings interested in meeting new friends in the greater L.A. area while enjoying the outdoors through hiking, camping, backpacking, beach-combing, playing volleyball and other fun experiences. We like to have fun, but we also want to stay safe. For that reason, each hike is reviewed by our organization before posting to make sure at least two qualified volunteer leaders trained in CPR and basic First Aid are involved, and we ask that all hikers stay between the l …

Welcome! This group is for hikers of all levels who want to explore the beauty and incredible trails of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the rest of Southern California. As our name suggests, many of our hikes will begin early in the morning, although we have regular evening hikes as well. The early starts allow us to hit the trails (and the parking lots) before the crowds set in, and by starting early we also finish all but our longest hikes before noon. Our hikes range from short and fairly easy …

Welcome! We are the Orange County Sierra Singles Section of the National Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Our schedule includes Hiking, events for Little Hikers, Backpacking, Weekly Conditioning Hikes in 5 Orange County locations, hikes for Conservation, special Newcomer events, BBQ’s, events for 20s30s, winter sports activities, ski trips, bus trips and Adventure Travel. We are open to all ages and marital status. Our events are led by qualified leaders who have been through extensive Leadership Tr …

Meet others who are interested in getting in shape and taking advantage of the beautiful hiking trails that are so close to us. We will meet one or two times a month at varying locations!

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I am taking over this group because by reviewing all the great members already part of this group I didn't want it to be deleted! However, I strongly believe dancing and socializing brings people together and I have created a dance studio where I will be offering a free class every two weeks where anyone who is interested and wants to come and join for the selected class will be more than welcome to come alone or perhaps bring a friend and enjoy a great dance class and forget about everything el …

Hiking, Peak bagging and Backpacking throughout the year with many Sierra Club sections. Outings at all levels for beginning to conditioned and experienced hikers. Meet other like-minded folks who love the outdoors. Enjoy shared "happy hours" camping beside alpine lakes; celebrate with others as they achieve their goals of climbing local, Sierra, and desert peaks; make lifelong friends with whom you can explore the outdoors in every season. To find more Sierra Club outings go to http://angeles2. …

This group is for anyone who enjoys hiking, the great outdoors and natural hot water springs. If your interested in exploring the California wilderness and finding some great off the grid natural hot tubs come join me for an informational session and well plan a trip out to one of the many hot springs around the greater Los Angeles Area.

Why join the SoCal Gay Men Excursion & Hiking Group? Do you enjoy hiking and the outdoors? Are you an adult gay man? This is a group for adult gay men who love hiking and are outdoor lovers. This group is exclusively for adult gay men interested in hiking and outdoor excursions. Where: Hikes are in the Southern California areas-- Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Activities are often for specific skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Waiver and Fee: Upon joing …

I started this group as a way to bring Hike Enthusiasts together that want to enjoy the vast array of trails, intense beauty, and local history of the San Gabriel Mountains. We are not professional or paid hikers. By joining this group you acknowledge that The San Gabriel Mountains Hike Group, it's owner, assistant organizers, members, or staff members are not liable for any injuries you may suffer while participating in our events. Please be sure that you are physically fit to attempt the hik …

We're a group that likes to get together on Saturday mornings for a great hike. It's an excellent way to get outdoors, see amazing views of LA, meet new people, and help us stay in shape. We try to mix it up, and try new hikes around the LA area. We're always welcome to suggestions on new hikes from our members! We want to emphasize that we are not trained professionals - just a group of friends who like to get together to hike, so remember that you are always participating at your own risk! Ple …

Hi Hikers! We are 2 personal trainers that thought to do something fun and free for our community! We have an up and running Hiking/Fit Club every Saturday and Sunday. Starting time is 8am sharp. If you are looking for a way to get active and have fun, we do hiking and stretching that pretty much anyone can handle. Everybody are welcome! If you want to live healthy and active lifestyle, lose weight and also have fun then join our group and bring your friends and family!! Bring water and positive …

If you're looking for backpacking, canyoneering, mountaineering, serious day hikes, and other advanced trips, look no further. What makes us different from other LA Hiking Groups? A focus on advanced events, with day hikes of at least 10 miles a day, weekend backpacking, camping, and technical canyoneering too. You won't see any easy hikes, cookouts, or social events here. Four season hiking - In the winter we'll actively seek out snow for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping, and …

We have a monthly free fitness hike that explores the different parks in the LA metro area. You should join if you want a small group vibe of people who are interested or already committed to healthy living. This is a one-of-kind group led by an elite fitness instructor/wellness consultant who wants to help set you up with resources to help you with weight loss goals, injuries, and more! It is designed to be an easy hike for your cardio workout, with 15-minutes of strength training and yoga-ins …

Founded in 1920, Nature Friends LA is one of southern California's oldest outdoor hiking and recreation clubs. We are a private, non-profit organization and welcome hikers and nature enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy weekly jaunts in the San Gabriels, monthly gatherings at our rustic alpine clubhouse (built in 1924) in Sierra Madre, and occasional treks into the wild. We also maintain a hand-built log cabin (built 1937) on Mt. San Jacinto near Idylwild, which is open to official m …

We are building a community of friends within the San Gabriel Valley, and together we aim to get outside to explore the beautiful mountains and hills that we often see only from a distance. This group is for all interest and ability levels.  Many of us will be beginners who just want to get some casual exercise.  We'd love to have some more experienced hikers as well, you could contribute a lot to the group! We welcome guys and girls of all ages and stages, including families.  If you'd like t …

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Welcome! This hiking group is open to everyone, with one stipulation: In order to join, you must have first completed a hike of at least 12 miles AND 3,000 vertical feet in our sister group, Earlybird Hiking. The difference between the two groups is this: While Earlybird I is aimed at hikers of all levels and abilities, Earlybird II is intended only for those who are comfortable with longer, steeper, more difficult hikes. We found that all too often, newcomers to Earlybird I would sign up for hi …

This is a group for people in their 20's and 30's who are interested in hiking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, bouldering, etc. All skills levels are welcome (some experience preferred). I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts in hopes of finding some hardcore hikers/backpackers. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with a tight group of all around great people. While day hikes are and will be the start of this group, and possibly the most common type of hike in the beginn …