Great Outdoors Los Angeles Chapter

Join us to enjoy, explore, and learn about the beauty of nature, and the urban wonders where we live!

Our volunteers plan and lead welcoming, fun and affordable events so everyone can participate. You are welcome whether a hardcore enthusiast or a curious newbie.

Hope to see you soon in the Great Outdoors!

Upcoming Events

All hikes are free and we welcome new participants!

Day Hikes and Social Events

LA Misc: REI's Pride Camp Cookoff

Thu, June 12, 2025 6:00 PM (PDT) • REI Burbank, 1900 Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504
OCLB - Happy Hour Mixer & Monthly Chapter Meeting!

Thu, June 12, 2025 7:00 PM (PDT) • Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina 6270 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach CA
LA Social: KCRW Summer Nights - Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Fri, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM (PDT) • 720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
OCLB – Disneyland After Dark Pride Nite

Wed, June 18, 2025 6:00 PM (PDT) • Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
OCLB – Easy Loop Walk at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Sat, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM (PDT) • Newport Beach, CA
CORP - HIKE LEADER Virtual Workshop - Outdoors Experience

Wed, June 25, 2025 7:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom Online
OCLB – Broad Museum in DTLA + Walking Tour

Sat, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM (PDT) • Downtown Los Angeles
CORP - TRIP LEADER Virtual Workshop - Outdoors Experience

Thu, July 10, 2025 7:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom Online
LA - Social: Getty Center "Queer Lens..." and "$3 Bill..." Exhibitions

Sun, July 13, 2025 10:30 AM (PDT) • Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting

Tue, July 15, 2025 4:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom online
CORP Great Outdoors - Quarterly Board Mtg

Sat, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM (PDT) • 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting

Wed, July 30, 2025 7:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom online
LA Misc: Cyndi Lauper at the Hollywood Bowl

Fri, August 29, 2025 7:30 PM (PDT) • Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, 90068, CA
LA - Peruvian Adventure

Sun, September 21, 2025 8:00 AM (PDT) • Peru
CORP - Training - Interest Survey - Outdoors Experience -

Fri, October 03, 2025 12:00 PM (PDT) • TBD To Be Determined
San Diego/CORP - 47th All Chapter Conference and Campout

Thu, October 16, 2025 2:00 PM (PDT) • William Heise County Park, 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036
Outdoor Experience Hike - Trip Leader Training SAVE THE DATE

Fri, January 23, 2026 (PST) • Palm Springs

Overnight Trips

SBVC - Duck Creek, UT Campout

Wed, August 06, 2025 (PDT) • Duck Creek, UT
LA - Peruvian Adventure

Sun, September 21, 2025 8:00 AM (PDT) • Peru
San Diego/CORP - 47th All Chapter Conference and Campout

Thu, October 16, 2025 2:00 PM (PDT) • William Heise County Park, 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036
CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00 PM (PDT) • Hurkey Creek Campground
CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

Thu, June 04, 2026 12:00 PM (PDT) • Hurkey Creek Campground

We're always planning new upcoming events. If you'd like to help lead an Outing, contact us!

Great Outdoors LA: Will Thrall Peak & Cooper Canyon Falls! 1 minute video

If you have any questions for the LA Chapter, email us at: [email protected]

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