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    The group of hike #2 - Sturtevant Falls
    Jenny B.

    Every Sunday at 7am? Who the heck wants to do a hike way early in the morning and on a Sunday too? Yeap, you got it! It's me and the team of Pasadena Hiking Pacers led by Kevin C and Debbie Y a.k.a. Kebbie! Went on the first 2 hikes that were organized by them and it was wonderful, everyone was on their own pace and while Debbie was in the front, Kevin was in the back watching out the last person who's just joining us on the slower pace than the rest of the group. They chose very good beginner hike, slowly rising up to the intermediate level. A great exercise in the morning always helps to make the rest of your day better. Always remember to bring plenty of water and wear the right shoes to avoid having blisters or slipping while hiking. As Kebbie said on the first hike, avoid cotton clothes that absorb sweat! Every hike has different parking situation, so pay attention to the note given per event, it's really useful! Can't wait to go on the next one! To Kebbie - yes, please keep up the great work!!!

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    Kayte H.

    It's actually starting to get easier to wake up in order to get to the hikes on time. The excitement about getting outside and getting moving is enough to displace some of the natural crankiness that I tend to exude anytime before 10am. These hikes are so fun, and led by people who are informed, experienced, motivating, and awesome. The whole ethos of the group is to include all levels of hikers, and to support each person along the way. It's an excellent opportunity to take on a new challenge for yourself in a way that incorporates community and support right into the fabric. If you are someone who hasn't come to any of the hikes yet, but thinks this looks interesting, and you're maybe hesitating because you're not too sure whether you want to get up at 7am just to get sweaty and hang out with a bunch of strangers... just set your alarm this Sunday and meet us at the trailhead, parking lot, tree next to the rock, whatever it is. You're gonna love it.

    The Falls at the end of the trail. Nice place to relax!
    Johnny F.

    Love it! I do not live close to Pasadena so the trip to get to where they want to hike was a little much for me...BUT... When I did go, it was a lot of fun. Kevin and Debbie know what they are doing and lead the pack well. They take you to great places that you thought you would never even see. Especially close to LA. The group is good for both the beginner (me) and the more advanced. You will never be left behind and take breaks to enjoy the view and scenery and catch your breath and rest your legs. They usually go every Sunday so be ready to rise and shine nice and early to start your week off with a healthy walk and hike!

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    Great Hike today! Loved it as always. Awesome job everyone for making it to the top.

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    love this group! Amazing people, good hikes, good conversations. I would recommend it to everyone who is looking for a hiken group.

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    Lacy Park - Park Hours

    Lacy Park

    4.3(345 reviews)
    12.3 km

    he grassy open areas, shady tree-lined paths, and landscaped garden spaces make it feel peaceful…read moreand scenic--even on busier days. It's clean and family-friendly, with plenty of room for kids to run around and for dogs to stretch their legs (on leash). The walking loops are great for a casual stroll or a longer walk, and there's a nice mix of open lawn and shaded areas to relax. Be aware that it can get packed on weekends--especially midday--so if you're looking for a quieter visit, heading over earlier or on a weekday helps. Overall, it's exactly what you want from a neighborhood park: pleasant, clean, and easy to spend a couple of hours in.

    The city recently remodels the play structure! It's much bigger and the kids love it…read more Also, this place is ideal place to take photos (family, engagements, kids, etc.) It does get crowded at times, especially during the weekend. They also have open fields where you can play catch or have a picnic. They have some pave roads where kids can bike, scooter or rollerskate. They also have tennis courts on the side of the park and they also have lessons for those who were interested. Unfortunately, they recently implemented charging non residents during the weekends. I don't support this charge since public parks should be for everyone. Whether or not you are living in the city. Other than that come to visit during the weekdays when it's free!

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    Lower Arroyo Seco - Scarlet monkeyflower

    Lower Arroyo Seco

    3.9(17 reviews)
    8.7 km

    This place is the jackpot if you like birding and bridges!! Bare with me bc I'm about to share a…read morebutt load of pics! I think this hike may have been the most pics I've ever taken in one sitting (well over 350 - but I'm not sharing that many ok lol)!! This is a very easy hike - it can be as long or as short as you want it to be. We did about 6 miles. And it's almost completely flat - AllTrails says 160 feet but my AllTrails recording logged 230 feet - either way it's minimal. There are some optional stairs that have neat views as well. A lot of the trail is rocky and bumpy, and there was a ton of mud bc of all the rain - but still easy. And there's a little trail construction going on but it's easy to maneuver around. It's also a very busy trail. We arrived right before 8am and there was a moderate crowd - not too bad. But by 9am it was pretty packed. Luckily the trail is very wide so it's easy to keep your distance and not feel like you have someone on your heels constantly. There are some really great features on this hike - all sorts of surprises in all sorts of nooks and crannies! There's a huge archery range - who knew?? It's well marked so it easy to stay out of the way and safe. There weren't any archers when we started but tons had assembled when we were leaving! I'll be coming back to watch them next time bc it's such a neat range! There's a "casting pond" which was so totally random and I'd never seen or heard of anything like it before!! It's a huge, shallow "pond" of sorts, with these rings scattered around - I'm guessing it's for people to practice their casting techniques for fishing. The water was super clean too! And the birding - omg don't get me started on the birding wow!! I'm an avid birder and this place was heaven for me! I even managed to catch one of my life-list birds here!! Huge day for me (my fellow birders will understand lol)!! A female Red Shafted Northern Flicker!! Not to mention the Yellow Rumped Warbler, California Scrub Jays, tons of Lesser Goldfinches, Mallards, and House Finches, and even an Oak Titmouse!! It was a smorgasbord of birdies!! Totally unexpected for such an "urban" hike. And then there's the bridges...soooo many bridges concentrated in one area - like 5-6 bridges!! And they're all beautiful - especially with the mountainous backdrops! You can even walk under most of them. The most famous is the Colorado Street Bridge - aka "Suicide Bridge" - kinda cryptic but everyone seems to call it that so you desensitize. You can also walk on this one, which I highly recommend bc it's a true beauty, from above and below. There are numerous trail options along this huge route - looks like it links up to the rose bowl loop too. It's easy to find and has a dirt parking lot - it definitely filled up fast (was full by 10am) but again, it was a Saturday morning. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm needing to do some serious birding!

    I've been on a little running kick in 2021 and on a search for more interesting routes near my…read morehouse, I discovered the Lower Arroyo Seco. I've always preferred running on a trail versus cement, so I was so happy to find a soft trail to run on that's not too far from home. I've been twice now and it appears that the trail is an out and back, although there are some river crossings (I think that's what you would consider them) so perhaps you can veer off and make things a little more interesting. I love looking up at the Colorado Street Bridge and getting a change of scenery--Pasadena really is a special place. While you're definitely out in nature, you're also spending a lot of time looking at a wire link fence and the cement river bed. Still, I like that this place is flat (running in the mountain trails near Pasadena seems, well, challenging) and I actually like that there are a fair number of people around since I've grown increasingly fearful of snakes and wildlife as I've gotten older. I've only come on weekdays so it's really not too busy, but do be sure to bring and wear your mask as you will see other people there. There's a parking lot onsite but also a few entries from the street (Arroyo) if you're on foot. I've always run here from my house so I haven't tried the parking situation, but this is a pretty quiet neighborhood and it seems like you could park on the street and walk down if the parking lot was full (although, you might just want to opt for some other sort of excursion if it's that packed during COVID times).

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