Our first hike on the Westside of LA! Come with us on a 👻 haunted hike 👻 along Rustic Creek as we scope the plant scene and wander towards a series of abandoned structures that tell a story of separatism and fascism in the 1930’s.
We’ll meet just up the street from Adam Sandler’s house (not a joke) to embark on a gorgeous 3.5mi out and back loop within the Santa Monica Mountains. Please bring lots of water, wear cozy hiking shoes, and if you do bring a pup, we ask that you keep them on leash for the hike to respect our local critters and the other hikers.
We’re beginning this hike at noon to allow for a nice slow morning for everyone & hope to be back at our cars around 2:30-3p. If you’re seeking local recs we simply love Santa Monica spots like Bay Cities Italian Deli (skip the line & peek the pre-mades), Samosa House, Thai Vegan, and hanging out to watch the sunset from Ginger Rogers Beach. For an added dose of education and adventure, we also recommend making a detour to visit one of the oldest sites of Los Angeles, the Pascual Martinez Family Cemetery in Santa Monica.
We’d call this a chill, moderate hike which will have one steep downhill section and then a gentle ascent back up to the main fire road. There are no restrooms or water fountains available along this trail so pls take care of your needs before arriving. A google map pin drop for our meeting location will be emailed with your RSVP & feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Noah Klein has built their life exploring the sonic interconnectedness of all beings. Whether plants or people, deep time or shared space, they fundamentally seek to share stories of resilience and self-determination. A lifelong organizer of many community-minded projects (FMLY, Silent Barn, Printed Matter’s Art Book Fairs, Ambient Church, Floating), they most recently co-founded the worker-owned Living Earth arts organization, host a seasonal show on dublab documenting histories of interdependent arts spaces, run a small tape label, occasionally play in the band Mutual Benefit, received their California Naturalist certification in 2022, and are probably playing flute in your local park at this very moment.