Great Outdoors - Los Angeles

Great Outdoors Los Angeles Chapter

Join us to explore our urban wonders and the beauty of nature. Our volunteers plan and lead welcoming, fun and affordable events so everyone can participate.

You are welcome whether a hardcore enthusiast or a curious newbie. Hope to see you soon in the Great Outdoors!

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Upcoming Events

All hikes are free and we welcome new participants.

Daytime Events

OCLB - Amazing California Geology (Free) Talk by Prof. Joe Holliday

Wed, March 04, 2026 6:00 PM • LB Environmental Svcs. Bureau, 2929 E. Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90806
LA Marathon, Volunteer Team

Sun, March 08, 2026 5:00 AM •
OCLB - Pre-St. Patrick's Gay - Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting!

Thu, March 12, 2026 7:00 PM • Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina 6270 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach CA
LA - Hike: Stoneview Nature Center and Culver City Steps

Sun, March 15, 2026 9:00 AM • Stoneview Nature Center
CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting

Sat, March 21, 2026 9:00 AM • Zoom online
LA / OC-LB – Double the Friendship Hike & Picnic

Sun, March 22, 2026 11:00 AM • Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
LA- Beach Walk: Point Dume to Paradise Cove Café

Sat, March 28, 2026 11:00 AM • Westward Beach Parking Lot
OCLB - TDOV Resource Fair - Long Beach Transgender Day Of Visibility

Sun, March 29, 2026 12:00 PM • Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike Leader - Trip Leader

Fri, April 10, 2026 1:00 PM • Johsua Tree RV & Campground; 6225 Sunburst Street; Joshua Tree, CA
OCLB- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hawaii Big Island Day Hikes

Tue, April 28, 2026 9:00 AM • Hawaii Volcanoes NP & Hawaii Big Island
CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00 PM • Hurkey Creek Campground
SBVC/CORP - 48th All Chapter Conference and Campout - SAVE THE DATE

Fri, October 16, 2026 • TBA

Overnight Events

CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00 PM • Hurkey Creek Campground
LA - Camping: Mammoth Lakes/ Owens Valley

Fri, June 12, 2026 2:00 PM • Sherwin Creek Campground, Mammoth Lakes, INYO NATIONAL FOREST, CA
SBVC - Duck Creek Campout - SAVE THE DATE

Wed, August 19, 2026 • Duck Creek, UT
SBVC/CORP - 48th All Chapter Conference and Campout - SAVE THE DATE

Fri, October 16, 2026 • TBA

Great Outdoors LA: Will Thrall Peak & Cooper Canyon Falls! 1 minute video

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