LA - Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve and Beach Art Rock Hike
When: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, 10:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Founders Park/Ocean Trails Reserve. Meet at Founders Park parking lot at 10:45 AM, 1 Trump National Drive, Palos Verdes, 90275
Day Hike - No Charge
Please join us on Sunday, March 23rd for an approximately 4 mile easy to moderate scenic round trip hike along the Ocean Trails Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes
(https://www.rpvca.gov/1154/Ocean-Trails-Reserve).
The hike offers stunning scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail leads down to the rocky beach, so make sure to wear sturdy hiking boots or strong hiking sandals. The bluff trail and the ocean beach below offer stunning views of the Pacific looking out to Catalina Island. A variety of California coastal vegetation including some spring wild-flower blooms will be seen as well as interesting rock formations and amazing rock art along the beach.
Lunch: There are several picnic tables at Founders Park. Just in case though if they are full, bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the grass. (after the hike there is time to go back to cars to go get lawn chairs/blankets/lunch in your coolers). If the group decides we can also bring our lunches/snacks down on the beach sitting on the rocks.
Parking: There is limited free parking in the Founders Park lot. Also, there is plenty of free street parking adjacent to the lot along Trump National Drive between Palos Verdes Drive and the Founders/Ocean Trails parking lot.
Carpool if possible!
Carpool/ride sharing information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation.
If you are in the Long Beach area and are interested in carpooling some of us will be meeting at Hot Java Coffeehouse at 2101 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803-5704 Please arrive no later than 10:00 AM to arrange with each other providing or getting a ride. If the GO people are not obvious, look for the large table close to the window near the Broadway entrance and at least John (pic below) will be there.
Hike leaders: John Blasco and Joe Holliday (geologist and international nature guide)
Contact: John Blasco, 562-726-4165, johnlongbeach@msn.com
Registration is free and required (please include email address).
Bring: drinking water in a reusable bottle, snacks, sun protection, sturdy footwear. Hiking poles may be helpful. Carry Emergency Contact Information.
We recommend you also consult our suggested 10 essential items to bring - click here.
Pet Policy: Experienced/Well-mannered Dogs controlled on a leash are allowed at Founders Park and Ocean Trails. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed on the beach.
Health Issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.
Sneak Peak of Some Rock Art: Amazing Rock Art at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach!
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