BAT CAVE - BATMAN -- want to see

Bronson Cave is one of Hollywood’s favorite filming locations. The man-made tunnel is carved into the rock wall of an old quarry in Griffith Park. Bronson Cave‘s most famous role came in the 1960s, playing the entrance of the Batcave in the Batman TV series. The cave continues to be cast in television shows and movies, and is about as easy to see in real life as it is on screen. It is a quick 2/3 of a mile round trip hike to Bronson Cave with just 50 feet of elevation gain.
To the Batcave! At the top of Canyon Drive in Griffith Park (next to the trail to Mount Lee and the Hollywood Sign), take the fire road on the right heading southeast out of the canyon. After a quarter mile, turn left into the bowl-shaped quarry. You will see Bronson Cave immediately, a drive-through tunnel carved into a 100-foot tall rock wall. There are three exits at the far end of the 50-foot long tunnel. One is big enough for a Batmobile and the others are crawl-through size. Walk right in. No flashlight is needed to explore the short cave.

Bronson Cave

Bronson Cave was created by the Union Rock Company, which established Brush Canyon Quarry to extract rock for street construction during the first quarter of the 20th century. Pose in front of the photogenic west end of the cave, before turning back down the trail. As a bonus, you can gaze up at the Hollywood Sign on the hike back. Dogs are welcome on leash. No bikes. No fee or permit is required to hike to Bronson Cave, so get out and enjoy!

Looking back down the trail

To get to the trailhead: From Franklin Avenue in Hollywood (north of the 101 Freeway and Hollywood Boulevard), turn north on Canyon Drive (between Bronson Avenue and Van Ness Avenue) and drive 1.4 miles to the end of the road at top of Bronson Canyon Park. There is a small parking area on the left, and a larger lot a tenth of a mile south of the trailhead on the right. The trail to Bronson Cave begins from the fire road on the right at the end of the road.
Trailhead address: 3200 Canyon Drive, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Trailhead coordinates: 34.124448, -118.314226 (34° 07′ 28.01″N 118° 18′ 51.21″W)
Use the map below to view the trail and get directions:

52 Hike Challenge

My efforts to get fit and see the world, have led me to some great places and some great challenges, my original goal at the beginning of the year was to do 1 hike a month since that time I have done more than 1 a month and when I stumbled across this challenge this morning I thought AWESOME!!!
I will use their tracker and go back and log my hikes, which I have shared on this blog as well as my Diabetes blog  http://changinglifestylelifewithdiabetes.blogspot.com/

http://www.52hikechallenge.com/p/why-52-hike.html


ANYONE WANT TO JOIN

Step 1

Decide you are going to commit to hiking 52 times in 52 weeks! If you are using Facebook, please share our "How It Works" on your wall and state you are taking the challenge.  Be sure to Facebook message us a hiking photo of you so that we can feature you!  
If you are using Instagram or Twitter, you can also share our "How It Works" or our logo.  Be sure to Direct Message us a hiking photo of you so that we can feature you! 
Note that posting our logo is also to help you become accountable to your friends as well as recruiting some of them to join you on your life changing adventures!

 

Step 2

You can do the hikes on your own, join a hiking group, connect with some of the other challengers, or recruit some of your friends to join you in this challenge!  We have an area called "Challenger Connection" where fellow challengers have shared their hiking groups and you can put your information up to find someone to connect/ carpool with.  In addition, every month Karla and Phillip we will be hosting a hike for you to join us on, be sure to stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram for pop-up hike announcements!

 

Step 3

Check out our Resources tab, we added links of where you can search for information on hikes in your area as well as how to find well-established hiking groups.  In the future, we hope to have this area populated by our current challengers, so please be sure to download our "Hiking Log Tracker" to record your hikes for our community - it will help you stay motivated and on track too!

Step 4

Post your hiking photos to our Facebook page or if you are using Instagram/ Twitter, use Hashtag #52HikeChallenge and @52HikeChallenge so we can all encourage each other along the way :)  Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) tab for more info and if we still haven't answered your question, send us an email at 52HikeChallenge@gmail.com, we would be happy to hear from you!


*When you finish, be sure to fill out our Interview Form so we can feature your story and share your words of wisdom for all the other challengers.  If taking the 52 Hike Challenge has helped you overcome some obstacles in life or made your life better (i.e. Cancer Survivor, Weight Loss, Found Your Soulmate, etc.), we would like to ask you to be a part of our book and documentary all about inspiring others to get outdoors coming out next year!
Thank you for joining us, we're looking forward to hearing how your life has changed since taking the 52 Hike Challenge!

18 Beautiful Places You Probably Didn’t Know Were In Los Angeles

And just like that I am off and on a mission to see these places

1. Wayfarers Chapel - visited what an amazing church with amazing views

 

                

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location: Rancho Palos Verdes

This beautiful church overlooking the Pacific Ocean was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son (Lloyd Wright), in the late 1940s.

2. Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

 

 

Location: San Marino

This gorgeous research institution hosts an impressive collection of 18th and 19th century European art. The library is also surrounded by 120 acres of botanical gardens, which include the expansive “Desert Garden” and majestic “Japanese Garden.”
 

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park

 

Location: Rancho Palos Verdes

These cloistered tide pools are absolutely stunning at dawn, and a great place to take small children if they want to get up close and personal with a little marine life. The park also offers a mini playground, and lifeguards are on deck every weekend.
 

4. Eames House

 

                

Location: Pacific Palisades

This historic landmark was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949, as a home that incorporated nature and the needs of post World War II couples coping with the modern age.

        

 

 

5. The Getty Villa

                

 

 

 

Location: Pacific Palisades

The Getty Villa is a part of the larger J. Paul Getty Museum, and serves as an educational center for ancient Greek and Roman art. It’s also home to UCLA’s Master’s Program in Archaeological and Ethnographic Conservation.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Mount Baden-Powell

 

 

Location: San Gabriel Mountains

Mount Baden-Powell offers some of the most pristine views you’ll ever find in Los Angeles, and it’s perfect for hiking. It was famously named after Lord Baden-Powell, who founded the Scout Movement in 1907.
 

7. Bradbury Building

 

 

Location: Downtown Los Angeles

This famed architectural landmark has been shown in over 63 feature films and television shows, including Blade Runner, (500) Days of Summer, Chinatown, Pushing Daisies, and The Artist. It’s also the oldest commercial building in the city.
 

8. Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine

 

 

Location: Pacific Palisades

This “spiritual sanctuary” was founded in 1950 by meditation guru Paramahansa Yogananda, and is home to a wide array of plant and animal life from across the globe. It’s a hugely popular destination among tourists who want to relax and find inner peace in their lives.
 

9. The Last Bookstore

         

 

                

 

                

 

Location: Downtown Los Angeles 

The Last Bookstore is California’s largest used and new book store, and is a favorite among book lovers for its impressive collection and laid back atmosphere. It also hosts musical performances, community meetings, and literary gatherings.

 

10. Virginia Robinson Gardens

 

                

 

                

Location: Beverly Hills

This posh estate was the private residence of Virginia Dryden Robinson and her husband, Harry Winchester Robinson, who was the heir to Robinson & Co. The home’s gardens are now managed by the County of Los Angeles and are open to the public.
 

11. Watts Towers

                

  

                

Location: South Los Angeles

These beautiful sculptures located in the Watts community of Los Angeles were built over a period of 33 years (1921- 1954) by Italian immigrant Sabato (“Simon”) Rodia. The structure was originally titled “Nuestro Pueblo,” meaning “our town.”
 

12. Descanso Gardens

                

                

Location: La Cañada Flintridge

This 150 acre botanical garden is especially popular around Easter, when its tulips are in full bloom. This stunning property also boasts a lilac garden, Japanese tea house, and bird sanctuary.
 

13. Murphy Ranch

                

                

Location: Rustic Canyon

This abandoned Nazi base was originally built in 1933 by Winona and Norman Stephens, and came with a sizable water storage tank, fuel tank, bomb shelter, and bunkers surrounding the compound. The site is now owned by the city of Los Angeles, and despite repeated calls for its demolition, it remains a popular attraction for hikers and tourists.
 

14. Mount Baldy

        

                

                

Location: San Gabriel Mountains

Mount San Antonio (or Mount Baldy as it’s commonly known) is a sweeping, majestic respite from the day-to-day haranguing of city life, and is perfect for any L.A. transplant who misses being surrounded by a little snow.
 

15. Malibu Creek State Park

                

                

Location: Calabasas

Malibu Creek State Park is a charming little getaway destination for Angelenos, and is a favorite shooting location for 20th Century Fox. The park has been featured in Planet of the Apes, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Pleasantville, and Secretary.
 

16. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

        

 

 

Location: Simi Valley

Whether you agreed with his politics or not, the fact that you can board Air Force One in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is pretty damn cool. This is also the Gipper’s final resting place — he’s buried in the building’s underground vault.
 

17. Sandstone Peak

        

 

                

 

Location: Santa Monica Mountains

Sandstone Peak offers some of the most memorable views you’ll ever experience in sunny, Southern California. It’s perfect for hikers, rock climbers, and all around nature enthusiasts.
More info here.

18. Sunken City

 

 

Location: San Pedro

This too-cool-for-school surf spot was forged in 1929, when a landslide caused a number of homes to fall into the ocean. It’s also close by to a few other notable San Pedro tourist destinations, including the Point Fermin Lighthouse, Cabrillo Beach, and the Korean Friendship Bell.