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Friday, June 18, 2010

Hike with Park Rangers on Saturdays in June

Free Park Ranger Led Nature Walks in Griffith Park

Saturday June 19th: 8-11am— Intermediate level walk to Bee Rock starts and ends at the Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. The about six miles long route includes the Old Zoo and Bee Rock trails, Vista del Valle Drive, to the Twin Towers and 5 Points, finishing with Fern Canyon Trail.  Dress appropriately and bring plenty of water and snacks.

Saturday June 26th: 8-11am— Beginner  to moderate level walk to Amir’s Garden starts and ends at the Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Walk covers about four miles. Hikers will get to see Shane’s Inspiration (the department’s first boundless playground, designed for use by children of all abilities), traverse part of Mineral Wells Trail, and go up about 300 steps to Amir’s Garden.  Dress appropriately and bring plenty of water and snacks.

For more information, contact Park Ranger Ernie Ybarra
at (323) 644-6661, ext. 1549,
or by e-mail at   ernie.ybarra(at)lacity.org