Christmas at Griffith Park
November 24 – December 30
Holiday Lights Train Ride
Details
The 2017 Holiday Light Festival Train Ride
Presented By The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad
4400 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
In cooperation with The City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks
Starting the day after Thanksgiving, join us for an evening train ride around our festively decorated, one mile of track. Magical scenes and tens of thousands of lights will captivate you and your family and set the mood for a wonderful Holiday season.
The Ride Begins Friday November 24, 2017 at 5 pm
And continues every night until December 23 and then again from December 26 to December 30 – weather permitting.
The first train will leave at 5 pm every day. The last train leaves at 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We reserve the right to close early if we reach maximum capacity or the weather is not cooperating.
WE WILL NOT OPERATE IF IT IS RAINING.
This event requires separate tickets that can be bought at the ticket booth in advance or the day of the ride, if available. We are not offering online sales at this time.
Tickets $4 per person
Includes one round trip on the Holiday Lights Express
Children 18 months and under ride free
Limited tickets will be sold for each evening. NO REFUNDS – Exchange only, subject to availability.
DEC10
Griffith Park Festival of Lights Hike 2017
Details
Festival of Lights at Griffith Park
Sunday, December 10th, 2017
Meet Time 3:45 – 4:00PM
Start/Hiked Time 4:15PM (SHARP)
Color theme is BLACK & Holiday Lights
LIGHT UP YOUR:
Clothes, Hats, Backpacks, Walking Stick, etc.“INTERMEDIATE LEVEL” HIKE
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE
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Location:
Griffith Park Merry Go Round Parking Lot #2.
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
LOT 2 IS THE SECOND PARKING LOT.
You must drive through Lot 1 in order to get to Lot 2.
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We will hike from The Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot 2 to
The Helipad At Griffith Park and then to continue to
The top of Mount Hollywood aka “Dante’s Peak.”
Round Trip Distance for this Level 5 Hike averages 6 Miles and averages 4.5 Hours.
(NOT A BEGINNER HIKE)
Color theme is Black and wear your Christmas Lights!
Items to bring are plenty of Water, Snack or Meal, Flashlight, Trail Running or Hiking Shoes are Mandatory.
This event will get crowded so please arrive early.
Please arrive early enough to stretch and hydrate prior to arrival.
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PLEASE READ BELOW!
This Intermediate Level Hike
(NOT A BEGINNER HIKE)
**Please arrive early enough to stretch prior to hiking.
**Dress appropriate for the season (hike or athletic attire).
**Hydrate prior to arrival and Bring plenty of water.
**On Night Hikes: Flashlights are required.
**Bring a Snack or Meal.
**HIKING Shoes or Trail Running Shoes are required.
**Bring your Great ATTITUDE!
Disclaimer and Release from Liability
1. It is the responsibility of the HIKER to carry full and complete insurance information (health or otherwise) coverage on her/his personal effect as well as that of personal property.
2. HIKER acknowledges and agrees that this is a voluntary group hike, has the option to not participate freely and wantonly at their discretion prior to said activity.
3. HIKER agrees to assume ANY AND ALL RISKS INVOLVED OR ARISING FROM THE GROUP HIKE including, without limitation but not limited to, the risks of death, bodily injury, property damage, falls, kicks, bites, collisions with vehicles, horses or stationary objects, fire or explosion, the unavailability of emergency medical care, the negligence or deliberate act of another person.
DEC13
HiKing-with-Friends: Ugly Xmas Sweater Night HiKe
Wednesday, December 13 at 7 PM – 10 PM Next Week · 55–79°Mostly Sunny pin Show Map Griffith Park Pony Rides 4400 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, California 90027
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 (Night HiKe)
Share this event and invite your friends!Coordinator: Effin Gentry
TIME: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
HIKE DURATION: 2.5 – 3 Hours (approx)
HIKE LENGTH: 2 – 3 Miles (Round trip)
HiKe LEVEL: Beginner & family
? All hikes subject to change due to weather or trail conditions.
? Please read ALL the general requirements and guidelines which apply to this hiKe on this event page!
Bring the family. We will be meeting in the parking lot right before the Little Pony Ride Area, and from there we can take a ride on the train together and take pics. (The parking lot is right before the parking lot for the train; if you pass us you can just make a u-turn). .
• Ugly Christmas Sweater is optional.. if you are already ugly!
MEETING LOCATION:
Pony Ride Parking
4400 Crystal Springs Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
• HiKe LEVEL: Beginner – Level 4 (Snail pace)
This is a great hike for beginners and the family
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Like our page
2. Read all the Hike’s Details on this event page.
3. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
4. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike).
NOTES FROM THE HIKE COORDINATOR:
* If you have plans on splitting from the group, please don’t attend this hike.
* If you have time constraints, please don’t attend this hiKe.
* Please note there is some moderate incline on this trail.
* Pack enough water for this trail
** Strollers are not permitted
** Dogs allowed
REQUIRED:
Water
HiKing Boots/ comfortable walking shoes
Flash light
RECOMMENDED:
Snack
Cap/hat/beanie
Colored flash light (except Red)
A WATER CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED.
• For your safety and the safety of the group, if you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from doing this hiKe with us even if you show up.
IS IT DOG-FRIENDLY? Yes = This trail is Dog Friendly! While Griffith Park allows dogs on leashes, please for the safety of others please make sure your pets are also people and (other) pet friendly – no exceptions!
• You must pick up after your dog. And carry a small container to give them water.
• Always keep your dog leashed, except when inside a vehicle, tent, dog crate, or portable kennel. Do not allow your dog to wander freely, pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter II, Sec. 261.8 (d).
• In addition, your dog must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
MY FRIEND SAID I COULD DO THIS HIKE; I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT:
Contrary to popular belief, you know your body and hiKing experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced hiker, please read our hike details page, as the hiKe may not suite your experience level. We will have a better experience if every hiKe has hiKers of the intended level.
? Please take the time to check out the event page on Facebook for informational pieces leading up to the hiKe. If you do not have a smart phone or are not on Facebook, it is your responsibility to gain access to the event page on Facebook, at least the night before or morning of, and check if any UPDATES have been made. It is your responsibility
DISCLAIMER: HiKing-with-Friends and its Coordinators, Leads, and Support Team do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hiKe, you confirm that you understand that all outdoor activities such as hiKing, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold HiKing-with-Friends and its Coordinators, Leads, and Support Team responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water, the right gear, equipment, and/or nutrition essential to complete the hiKe. You are fully responsible for yourself.
PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT WAIVER:
By Attending our hiKes you grant permission to HiKing-with-Friends to use photographs and/ or video taken of you during this event for use in publications, website, and other forms of media without notifying you. You hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or printed electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to you or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photograph(s) and/or video.
Not only will you gain physical benefits from hiKing, but you will be able to enjoy beautiful views, discover new places, meet new and friendly people, gain peace of mind, gain balance in life and you will discover that you can be happier! 🙂
