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transit accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
get a transit app
for transit directions and arrival times
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Transit, Moovit and Citymapper are popular. Google maps and Apple maps do the job too.
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get a TAP card
for easy fare payments on most LA area transit systems
get a trail map, please
a paper map and compass, or a GPS app that works without phone service, like these:
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Organic Maps - free offline map, route planning and track recording. no account required
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AllTrails - trail guides, route planning and track recording. subscription required for offline use
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CalTopo - route planning and track recording. subscription required for offline use
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Gaia GPS - route planning and track recording. subscription required for offline use
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Avenza - free offline maps and track recording.
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get knowledge
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How to Ride Transit in Los Angeles is an excellent primer
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Hiking Guy has soooo much excellent info for hikers
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The socalhiking subreddit is a great resource for local hiking info
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What to Bring on a Day Hike: water, snack, sun protection, etc
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Hiking 101: the basics of mileage, elevation and routes
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Poison Oak: learn what it looks like before you go bushwhacking
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How dangerous are Bears? Snakes? Lions? (not as scary as you thought!)
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get connected
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Los Angeles Transit Hikers group at Reddit
get more trails
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Transit-accessible hikes near Los Angeles at AllTrails is sortable by trail features, difficulty, length, etc.
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Transit Trekker maintains a big list of car-free hiking resources in the USA and Canada
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