Hi! I'm Deborah Vankin and I'm a wellness writer for the L.A. Times. We just finished putting together a massive guide to fantastic hikes in Los Angeles. While testing out the trails this spring, I went on about 10 solo hikes in a row. Lately, I'm craving company. How about joining me? To celebrate the publication of our hiking guide, I'm inviting 30 L.A. Times subscribers to join me on the trail Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. We’ll head to the Lower Arroyo Seco Trail, an easy 3.
Hiking is my happy place — one that I'd like to share with you. I’ll start and end the hike with a few gentle but essential stretches and give some history of the area along the way. I’ll also share my hiking experiences, gear recommendations and other tips — and I’d love to hear yours! The event will take about two hours, walking at a leisurely pace and with time built in for rest stops. It will be open to the first 30 subscribers who sign up, and it's free to join.