Challenge Hike: Angeles National Forest - California
November 16, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Last day to register: November 14, 2025
Come celebrate National Take a Hike Day one day early with The Venture Out Project!
Enjoy challenging yourself on this trail alongside some of Angeles National Forest's best: crisp morning air, sweeping forest views, and the smell of pine will accompany us as we put our legs to the test!
Some loose terrain exists on the trail, with dirt and rocks making it slippery, so wear shoes with good tread. Parts of this trail can be steep and exposed, and require some experience with technical hiking to navigate comfortably. For these reasons, this particular hike is not recommended for beginners.
We encourage you to assess your personal comfort level with this adventure. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about this hike.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Palmdale, California (Tongva lands)
Parking: Parking spots available at the trailhead; Adventure Passes are required, so carpooling is recommended!
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals remain at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: November 16, 2025 Hike: 7 miles, 1,771ft elevation gain
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water - at least 2L Plenty of salty snacks Sun protection - hats, UV layer, sunscreen Shoes with sufficient tread Trekking poles recommended
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.