We Love LA: Challenge Hike - California
February 23, 2025 — 6:30am-3:30pm PT
Last day to register: February 21, 2025
Join TVOP Volunteer Alex on this challenge hike in honor of the resilience and love of the Los Angeles community.
This 14 mile hike off the beaten path in Angeles National Forest provides views of downtown LA, Catalina Island, and Mt. Baldy at its highest viewpoint. There are several stream crossings and stunning canyon views as we move along this challenging loop trail that starts with a climb during the first four miles, then steadily makes its way down for the rest of the 10 mile loop.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Angeles National Forest (Fernandeño Tataviam and Tongva / Gabrieleno land)
Parking: Ample free parking at the event meeting location
Pets: Friendly dogs on leash are welcome. Pet owners must be able to carry an appropriate amount of water for each dog as there are no reliable water sources on the trail.
Meet: February 23, 2025
Hike: 14 miles, 3,350 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: 3 liters of water, lunch, snacks, electrolytes, sunscreen and SPF-rated shirt, layers such as a light jacket or sweater, hat, sunglasses, trekking poles, insect repellent, and long pants to protect against poison ivy.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
