LA River Eco Tour and Secret Stair Hike
ID: GYG491511-1328542
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Frogtown, Echo Park, and Silver Lake are some of LA's coolest neighborhoods. This tour will take you through parts of each while discussing the LA River, history, secretive religious groups, & more!
This hike is unlike any other experience you'll find in LA. Secret stairs, abandoned trolley lines, and hidden pathways form the basis of the unique route used for this neighborhood walk.
We start by the LA River for an in depth look into the river's past. The LA River isn't just a great place to film a car chase for a movie like Grease or Terminator 2, it also has its own amazing (and terrifying) history.
Next, you'll walk through a section of Elysian Valley and hear how this neighborhood is rapidly becoming a hotspot for development. What does this mean for the future of Frogtown and its residents? We'll discuss!
A small section of the forgotten trolley car lines has been turned into a trail in Silver Lake. We will use that to connect to Echo Park, where reclusive occult organizations and self-sufficent religious compounds were tucked into the hills, connected by secret stairways! These hidden stairs and trails cross right through a neighborhood minutes away from Dodger Stadium. From the hills we can often see the Hollywood Sign and Griffth Observatory.
After some hills and stairs, the tour returns to Frogtown and the LA River. Here, we will see how the river is finding an identity in modern LA. Biking, cafes, pocket parks, and more all show that the river is alive with activity. This is the final stretch and now you've seen LA in a truly one of a kind way!
Highlights
- Explore a part of LA many never see
- Learn about the past, present, and future of the LA River
- Hike through LA's most beautiful neighborhoods
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a 4.4 mile walking tour. We will be walking up and down several hills and stairways. You must be able to walk up and down 3 hills for extended stretches of time. We will have over 500 feet of elevation change throughout the tour. You should wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
The tour will take around 2.5hrs-3hrs.
Meet near the restrooms and pavilion. The park is not very large, but the meeting point is the opposite side from the skate park, near the parking lot.
INCLUDED
- We provide the guide and the knowledge! You just arrive ready for a great tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
