Hike number 2 for 2020 was a moonlight one on the Hastain Trail in Franklin Canyon Park and it was a beautiful full moon night.
Last year Jennetta and I tried to hike with the same group we joined for this hike. However, we couldn’t find the starting point because the directions provided were lacking. So we ended up doing our own hike around the reservoir.
This time around the directions were better, but still lacking. Nonetheless, we persisted and made it to the group meeting point. The first half of the hike was a steady uphill, with a couple of short, steep sections. We made it to the peak in time to wait for the moon to appear. The return to our starting point was all downhill and done with limited lighting.
It was a good hike. Nice challenging uphill with beautiful views of L.A. The moonrise was wonderful. It was good enough that I would hike this trail again, but with SCOBA, not with the group we did it with this time.
There’s just something fascinating about trees 
View of Century City 
After the first bit uphill the jacket had to go 
Last bit of climb to get to peak 
Geographic centre of L.A.? 
We’re expecting the moon to rise to the right of the tower 
I forgot I was wearing my buff 
So I had to take it again 
Here she comes 
Well worth the wait 
I don’t think I’ve watched the moon rise like this before 
Moon rise on one side 
Sunset on the other 
Last shot 
Going downhill had its own challenges
Happy Birthday Jan! 🥂💐
Barbados Uh Cum From! 
Great hike with several issues. Thankfully, the group of hikers we were with were cool. I need a survey!!!
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