Parkcrest Christian Church Hiking Ministry

06/06/2026

05/16/2026

Switzer Falls hike today.

04/18/2026

If you have walking sticks or hiking poles for today's MASH hike, that would be a great idea! These are not required, but handy to have.

03/22/2026

enjoying picnic dinner at sunset after Arroyo Seco hike.

03/14/2026

Check out next week's hike.
🌿 Afternoon Adventure at the Rose Bowl & the North Arroyo Loop! 🌿
SATURDAY, March 21, 2026
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains--Psalm 36:6

Join the Parkcrest Hiking Ministry for a fresh-air adventure this week! We’ll meet at Parkcrest at 3:30 PM and head over to the Rose Bowl Stadium for a beautiful afternoon hike.
Our route combines the Rose Bowl Loop and the North Arroyo Loop, giving us about 5 miles over roughly 2 hours with around 800 feet of elevation gain. The trail is mostly dirt track, with a few small stream crossings. You can usually hop across the rocks and stay dry… but if your foot slips, you might get a little muddy and splash through a couple of inches of water. Consider it part of the adventure! 😄
The hike is mostly flat and very doable, with a few gentle inclines. It’s a fun mix of urban scenery around the Rose Bowl and natural trail, so you still get that true hiking feel.
✨ Bonus plan: Pack a dinner! After the hike, we’ll gather at a nearby park and enjoy a sunset meal together.
Good to know:
• Bathrooms are available at the start and end of the hike

Come enjoy some fresh air, great conversation, and a little adventure together. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a fun afternoon outside, you’re welcome to join us! 🥾🌄
We will be meeting at 3:30 PM in front of the Parkcrest Christian Church-Heartwell Campus Live Venue Worship Center. 3936 Woodruff Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, California 90808.
We plan to return by 8:00 PM (or earlier). Be prepared for any kind of weather and wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots. Bring a sack dinner or a snack. For more information on the hike, contact: Jill Linderwell @ [email protected]

01/19/2026

For those who attended our Urban Hike to Downtown Burbank, please reflect on the following …
• What did you notice that you might normally pass by?
• Where did you feel most connected to the city or the group?
• What would you want to explore next?

01/19/2026

Congratulations to Glenda Sullivan Spencer Scott for WINNING the Scavenger Hunt Photo Challenge "Public Artwork or Mural" as outlined on page 6 of the Burbank Urban Hike Logistics Document. Great eye, Glenda. This was at the Del Amo station in Long Beach while we were waiting for the train to Union Station and the METROLINK to Downtown Burbank.

01/18/2026

Such a fun and fabulous day in beautiful downtown Burbank. Our 15 urban hikers saw interesting architecture, very cool WPA Era murals and enjoyed the incredible Gordon R. Howard Museum and historic 1887 home, all in only 10,000 steps! Even the MetroRail and MetroLink was a part of the adventure this lovely outing.

01/17/2026

For those making it to the Urban hike tomorrow to Downtown Burbank, please READ all of the directions carefully. BUY your MetroLINK pass first thing in the morning via the METROLINK app. Purchase the $5 LA ZONE DAY PASS. Note: For purchase of the pass, select UNION STATION as your STARTING DESTINATION and ARRIVAL STATION is DOWNTOWN BURBANK.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
🕗 Start: 8:00 AM • 🕓 End: 5:00 PM
📍 Meet at Parkcrest Christian Church
Address: 3936 Woodruff Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808

Promptly at 8 am, from the church, we’ll carpool to the local train station. We’ll hop on the train and just over an hour later, exit at the Burbank MetroLink Train Station and start our walk from there.

There is a cost for the round-trip fare of just $5.00 for the Metrolink L.A. Zone Day Pass. You must PRE-PURCHASE your fare the MORNING of the trip. You must download the Metrolink app so your ticket is on your smartphone. Metrolink LA Zone Day Pass - Search Starting destination: L.A. Union Station Arrival Station: Burbank Downtown

If you have any questions, call Mary Anne Polson before 8:27 pm @ 562.833.1219 or [email protected]

01/10/2026