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PE teachers can take their students on an exercise and health adventure along the ridge of the mountain. At the top of the hill is a parking lot with a bathroom, covered eating areas and shade. To the south are many exercise areas and natural views. To the north is exercise areas, disc golf and a MLK memorial and many trails.
Heading North towards big exercise area. A long walk this way loops around the park. There is frisbee golf just past this area on a hillside. MLK memorial just beyond that.
Heading South this way is a 1/2 mile round trip down the Playa trail. This area is full of exercise areas and native plant restorations.
Head south from the top of the mountain to enjoy the exercise areas on the way.
Water is available periodically. Even for dogs!
Beginning of trail south.
Numerous exercise areas overlook Los Angeles. A great place to discuss air quality and what we breath into our lungs.
exercise area
another area
Humming bird gardens with many birds year round
Native plant restoration areas
No hay muchas viveras aqui pero ten cuidodo!
Fun statues along the way are good for small group photo shoots.
Hay bastante conejos aqui y tambien aves de presa.
Views of the city in four directions
Blooms of baccharis in the fall
Native plants abound on this hike.
find the hawk on the antenna!
Looking back the antenna will help you navigate
Interface between weedy and native species
When the dirt trail gets close the road you can turn around and take the loop back
Walking back you will see this fork in the trail. turn right.
in 50 feet you can go either way to explore the exercise plateau.
There are 3 or 4 clusters of exercise machines here.
Discussion with students:
How clean does the air look today?
Can you see layers in the sky?
What is particulate matter? How do different size particles affect your lungs, heart and brain?
What are other sources of particulate matter?
What role does the LA Long beach port play in poor air quality?
What is the UV index? What app can show you what it is on a particular day?
What precautions should be taken when outdoors on a high UV day?
What app shows the daily level of allergens? What do allergens do to your body?
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