Coastal Transit to Trails: Black Girls Trekkin' x CNC Hike at Temescal Gateway Park

To better prepare for our trip, we are asking participants to take 5 mins to read the following information.

Meet up location:  Near the bathrooms at Temescal Canyon Gateway Park (15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA) at 7:00am. Parking is $12. Please be sure to make a COMPLETE STOP at the stop signs or you may get ticketed!

We will assist community members to check-in and fill out Wavier & Photo Release Form prior to beginning the Temescal Canyon hike. The hike is a 3 mile rountrip loop trail with a 833ft elevation and will take about 3 hours to complete (we will be going at a slow pace and take breaks often). About 1.3 miles from the trailhead, we that will also pass by a scenic waterfall. After finishing the hike, we will conclude the morning with an ecotherapy activity where we will reflect on the past year and set new intentions for 2024.

The average temperature at Temescal Gateway Park during this time of the year is approximately 65° during the day (subject to change), so layer up with thin breathable layers that can easily be removed or added (think layers like in onions!). We will spend 7:00am- 11:00am (about 4 hours) together, so make sure to bring enough water, snacks, a backpack to carry your belongings, a sweater to use once temperatures lower, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc), comfortable shoes for hiking, and a curiosity for nature. Please make sure to arrive at the Temescal Gateway Park on time near the bathrooms (5-10 mins early) in honor of people's time and so that we may follow our schedule accordingly.

This programming is FREE and family-friendly, however, please note that this trail is not stroller accessible.

If you need any access needs (ways that we can help you have a safe and enjoyable experience) or need to communicate with CNC staff about our Transit to Trails, please reach out to jovi@communitynatureconnection.org

Please familiarize yourself with the following: 

Covid Guidelines 

Wavier & Photo Release Form

Temescal Gateway Park Map