Moonlight hike to Nike Site from Mountain Gate + Havdalah Ceremony & Potluck

THIS ACTIVITY IS SPONSORED BY EDEN OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (EOA) AND IS BEING CROSSPOSTED TO THIS GROUP.  YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO JOIN Eden Outdoor Adventures WHICH DOES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS INDOOR EVENTS. CLICK BELOW: http://www.meetup.com/Eden-Outdoor-Adventures-Los-Angeles

PLEASE NOTE:  The map link given at the top by Meetup above may be wrong.  Please ALWAYS USE the Map Link we supply below in our hike announcement

Destination Google Map Link

http://goo.gl/maps/hicss

Moonlight Hike to Nike Site from Mountain Gate

including a Havdalah Ceremony & Potluck

Saturday June 18, 2016

TRAILHEAD TIME: 7:00 P.M.

Eden Outdoor Adventures

Please RSVP if planning to attend

Saturday, June 18, 2016:  Moonlight hike to Nike Site from Mountain Gate + Havdalah Ceremony & Potluck

Rating: Easy. Trailhead Time: 7:00 P.M.

Description

Come join us for a moonlight hike, Havdalah Ceremony and potluck Saturday evening, June 18 at 7:00 pm to the Nike Missile Site in the Santa Monica Mountains via Mountain Gate. This will be around 4 miles round-trip, 400 ft gain / loss hike along flat fireroads in the Santa Monica Mountains.  Bring a  potluck dinner to share including snacks or fruit. 

What to bring
Please bring a beverage or adult drink of your choice, a potluck dish to share, Flash Light / Headlamp, two liters of water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots or shoes with good traction, daypack, hiking poles/sticks, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt, depending on weather and a warm jacket.  Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable.

Footwear: Hiking boots or shoes with good traction. Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes.

Driving Directions from the West Side:

Take I-405 North, exit at Getty Center Dr, go 0.2 mi to Sepulveda Bld. Right on Sepulveda for 1.6 mi, then Left on Mountain Gate Dr. to the end and right on Canyonback Road and park near the end.  Meet at the end of the street at the trailhead

Google Driving Directions from the West Side: http://goo.gl/maps/KuVKa

Destination address for your GPS: 2361 Canyonback Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Destination Map Link: http://goo.gl/maps/hicss

Driving Directions from the San Fernando Valley:

Take I-405 south, exit at Skirball Center Dr/Mullholland Dr., left on Sepulveda Blvd for 0.6mi. Right on Mountain Gate Dr to the end then turn right on Canyonback Road and park near the end.  Meet at the end of the street at the trailhead

Google Driving Directions from the Valley: http://goo.gl/maps/SKbRZ

Destination address for your GPS: 2361 Canyonback Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Destination Map Link: http://goo.gl/maps/hicss

Trailhead time: 7:00 P.M.

David’s Cell: 818-905-0596Please use discretion before calling.

EdenEOA@gmail.com

CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!!

Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!

If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 6 miles before coming on any of our hikes.

It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.

Please read the description of the event carefully before attending to see if it is suitable for you.  Please do not participate if the event is not suitable for you.

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

DISCLAIMER: Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and requires significant physical exertion. Participants must be good health free from heart and respitory problems and be in good physical shape. Accidents may happen and you understand that on these outings, there may not be search and rescue, medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with medical or other emergencies to which you and your dependent may be exposed.. By participating in any posted event, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Eden Outdoor Adventures and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

The Outings may include carpooling, transportation, or transit to and from the Outings, and you are personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel. However, even though carpooling is recommended, it is not mandatory and if you do carpool, you MUST BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR TIME; otherwise, please DO NOT CARPOOL!!! 

RESPONSIBILITY: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you and your minors. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: You, for Yourself and for the minor participant, if any, ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME the risks of the activity in which your or your child will be participating, whether or not those risks are described above and whether they are inherent or otherwise.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The EOA events, you are releasing the Eden Outdoor Adventures and it’s organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries, death including loss of or damage to property.

Should you disagree with any of the above “Conditions to Participate” please remove yourself from the group or request to be removed from the group and refrain from participating.