Top of Runyon Canyon, 8:50 a.m., 1/7/07

[Shakespeare]

This is one HELL of a hike (think "vertical"), but the reward at the top is worth it--killer views of the LA basin. It's really clear today because of the insane winds we've been having, but I was up too early for the marine layer to have burned off (no, the haze you see is NOT smog). A couple of hours from now, it should be stunning.

Looking west, to Century City and the ocean:


Looking east, to downtown:

[Gormy Cuss]

1. Isn't it great to have such a view?

Worth the climb.

And for those who don't believe you, that IS haze. Smog is a different color.

[Shakespeare]

3. It is--I'm VERY fortunate.

The trailhead (at the bottom) is about 4 blocks from my apartment, so it's an easy walk. Well, relatively easy--the walk just to get to the trail is pretty steep, but it's an awesome workout.

[BarenakedLady]

2. Beautiful!

Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

[huskerlaw]

4. I love Runyon Canyon!

Oooh, that makes me want to go for a hike.

You're right about the lack of smog...that's the good part of wind/cold. Hmm. Perhaps I should go up there later today and get a "post-marine layer" picture. :)

[Shakespeare]

5. It's a GREAT day for it.

Not too hot, not too cold--and the trail was already crowded at 8:30! Lots of cute pups, though. As much as that trail kicks my ass, it's really a blast.

[huskerlaw]

7. Unfortunately

I already did my workout this morning and, well, I'm lazy!

[SPKrazy]

9. Damn!

you are wayyyy ahead of me

I gotta go get mine done, this sitting around feeling useless when there is plenty to be done is for the birds!

[huskerlaw]

12. I peaked early today

Since I got back from the workout I have done exactly NOTHING.

Unless you count watching The OC as doing something...which, let's be honest...definitely wouldn't be classified as anything good.

[SPKrazy]

14. Peaked!

I've been a late bloomer and a late peaker I guess

didn't make it out of bed until noon, haven't done that in a long time

of course I didn't get in bed until 4am.

:hi:

[SPKrazy]

6. Awesome Pics!

Really are!

:thumbsup: :hi:

[wildhorses]

8. those are great, thanks for sharing

:hi:

[Haole Girl]

10. Wow, what a view up there!

Thanks for posting these.

:hi:

[Ptah]

11. Is Union Station in either of these views?

:shrug:



edit to add pic

[huskerlaw]

13. Union Station's not tall enough

to be in those pics.

Runyon Canyon's a good 10-15 miles away from downtown, so you're only seeing the tall buildings. :)

[Maestro]

15. Very nice cityscape!

I just couldn't imagine having all that beautiful scenery around me. I live in plains of north Texas.

[Shakespeare]

17. I grew up in Dallas, so I know what you mean.

One of the things I love most about LA is the mix of urban landscape with really rugged wild spaces that are smack in the middle of the city. I live in Hollywood, and this is just blocks from my apartment.

[Bullwinkle925]

16. Gorgeous ...

Thanks for posting. Sounds like you had quite a good hike!

:hi: