The Sports' Ministry has a variety of opportunities in which to participate. All levels of skill are welcome.
Hiking Ministry
Hikes are scheduled once a month. A variety of scenic views, elevation gain, and distances are offered throughout the year. We meet in front of the Live Venue around 7:30 a.m. to form carpools. Bring lots of water and snacks or lunch. Wearing good walking shoes or boots are a must. If there is any chance of rain, be prepared by bringing rain gear. We hike rain or shine.
Saturday, August 28
Kayaking - Sunset Beach
Beat the heat and get exercise on the ocean at the same time by kayaking along the waterways of Huntington Harbor in Sunset Beach. Views of the wetlands, seabirds, and beautiful homes are accessible with just a little paddling. Kayaks are available for one, two, or three persons. Cost is about $10 per person for 3 hours of kayaking and includes a map of Huntington Harbor. No need to make advance reservations. For this event, come prepared with lots of sunscreen and wear a swimsuit, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses, and water shoes. Bring drinking water and lunch or a snack in waterproof containers.
2010 Hikes
January 16
Ferndell Trail, Griffith Park
Hollywood sign, great views of Los Angeles (3-5 miles, easy-moderate)
February 13
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Ocean and Catalina views (4 miles, easy-moderate)
March 27
Borrego Canyon to Red Rock, Whiting Ranch, Santa Ana Mountains
Oaks, sycamores, sandstone cliffs (6 miles, moderate)
April 24
Monrovia Canyon Falls, San Gabriel Mountains
Dense forest, waterfall (3.5 miles, easy-moderate)
May 8
Tahquitz Peak, San Jacinto Mountains
Great views, picture-frame rocks (8 miles, mod-difficult)
June 26
Parker Mesa Moonlight Hike, Santa Monica Mountains
Sunset, city and ocean views, potluck picnic(5 miles, moderate)
July 10
Long Beach Urban Hike
Blue Line, historic downtown Long Beach
August
Kayaking
Huntington Harbor, ocean breezes
September
Aspen Grove, San Gorgonio Mountains
Aspens, conifers, streams (4.5 miles, moderate)
October
Oak Glen, San Bernardino Mountains
Kid-friendly, fall colors, apples (1-5 miles, easy)
November
Forsee Creek, San Gorgonio Mountains
Fall colors, deep forest, challenging (16 miles, very difficult)
December
Christmas Lights Hike and Boat
Naples canals, carols, lights (2 miles, easy)
Hiking Ministry
Hikes are scheduled once a month. A variety of scenic views, elevation gain, and distances are offered throughout the year. We meet in front of the Live Venue around 7:30 a.m. to form carpools. Bring lots of water and snacks or lunch. Wearing good walking shoes or boots are a must. If there is any chance of rain, be prepared by bringing rain gear. We hike rain or shine.
Saturday, August 28
Kayaking - Sunset Beach
Beat the heat and get exercise on the ocean at the same time by kayaking along the waterways of Huntington Harbor in Sunset Beach. Views of the wetlands, seabirds, and beautiful homes are accessible with just a little paddling. Kayaks are available for one, two, or three persons. Cost is about $10 per person for 3 hours of kayaking and includes a map of Huntington Harbor. No need to make advance reservations. For this event, come prepared with lots of sunscreen and wear a swimsuit, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses, and water shoes. Bring drinking water and lunch or a snack in waterproof containers.
2010 Hikes
January 16
Ferndell Trail, Griffith Park
Hollywood sign, great views of Los Angeles (3-5 miles, easy-moderate)
February 13
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Ocean and Catalina views (4 miles, easy-moderate)
March 27
Borrego Canyon to Red Rock, Whiting Ranch, Santa Ana Mountains
Oaks, sycamores, sandstone cliffs (6 miles, moderate)
April 24
Monrovia Canyon Falls, San Gabriel Mountains
Dense forest, waterfall (3.5 miles, easy-moderate)
May 8
Tahquitz Peak, San Jacinto Mountains
Great views, picture-frame rocks (8 miles, mod-difficult)
June 26
Parker Mesa Moonlight Hike, Santa Monica Mountains
Sunset, city and ocean views, potluck picnic(5 miles, moderate)
July 10
Long Beach Urban Hike
Blue Line, historic downtown Long Beach
August
Kayaking
Huntington Harbor, ocean breezes
September
Aspen Grove, San Gorgonio Mountains
Aspens, conifers, streams (4.5 miles, moderate)
October
Oak Glen, San Bernardino Mountains
Kid-friendly, fall colors, apples (1-5 miles, easy)
November
Forsee Creek, San Gorgonio Mountains
Fall colors, deep forest, challenging (16 miles, very difficult)
December
Christmas Lights Hike and Boat
Naples canals, carols, lights (2 miles, easy)