Howdy! I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoor reporter on the L.A. Instances. I write about one of the best trails, our bodies of water, campgrounds and extra that you need to go to in and round Los Angeles County. I’m additionally the voice behind The Wild, our weekly outdoor e-newsletter. I’m typically out mountain climbing alongside Maggie Might, my trusty path canine, whether or not it’s for work or enjoyable. Because the seasons change, I’d love to fulfill you out on the path to find out if fall foliage does in reality exist in L.A.
I’m inviting 30 L.A. Instances subscribers to affix me on a hike from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 19. That is the second occasion in our subscriber-exclusive mountain climbing occasion sequence. (We’re already busy planning enjoyable outdoor occasions for 2025.)
We are going to begin from the decrease car parking zone of the Gabrielino Path and take a straightforward three-mile stroll alongside the Arroyo Seco. That is certainly one of my favourite hikes in all of Angeles Nationwide Forest, because it features a river, a shaded path and many to take a look at and hearken to. Alongside the way in which, we’ll be looking out for native bushes, like bigleaf maples and black walnut bushes, that change colours with the season. (And sure, you’re welcome to take pictures for Instagram, iNaturalist or each!)
The path begins with a really temporary steep incline up a paved street earlier than shortly flattening out. We’ll stroll alongside a paved path parallel to the river, which after about half a mile turns into a mud path. We are going to observe this nice path because it heads northwest by way of the canyon.
I’ll deliver Maggie, as that is certainly one of her favourite hikes, too. Your leashed canine are additionally welcome to affix us. You might need to deliver a towel for Fido, as we are going to possible cross the river no less than as soon as.
We are going to flip round one and a half miles in, however you’ll be able to hike the extra two miles (an extra 4 miles spherical journey) to the Brown Mountain Dam waterfall by yourself for those who’d wish to proceed (ideally with a downloaded or paper map).
Quite than parking within the small paved lot off Windsor Avenue, you’ll need to proceed north on Explorer Street till you attain a big sandy car parking zone. Parking is free, and no move is required.
Please park towards the northern finish of the lot. We are going to meet right here, close to the brief bridge that results in a again entrance of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (the place we gained’t be going, however which does host occasional public excursions). Please put on good footwear, a hat and sunscreen. We may have water bottles for attendees however you’re additionally welcome to deliver your personal. You have to be 18 or older and can be required to signal a waiver previous to attending. Seize a spot on eventbrite.com.