The community is invited to step into the stream of natural, local history as the City of Long Beach hosts the 6th Annual Ranchos Walk on Saturday, Sept. 14.
This annual urban hike experience takes residents along the trail that links Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos. The 9.4-mile scenic route connects the highest points across Long Beach and Signal Hill, including Reservoir Hill, Longview Point at Willow Springs Park, and Hilltop Park in Signal Hill.
Those who don’t want to hike the full 9.4-mile route can explore the shorter 3.5-mile and 6-mile route options. This year’s Ranchos Walk will highlight local water facts through the educational theme, “Step into the Stream of History.”
“The Ranchos Walk encourages the community to come out and explore the city in an active and unique way,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and reflect on our local history and cityscape, this year with a focus on our local watersheds, waterways and water systems.”
The Ranchos Walk will end at Rancho Los Cerritos where participants can enjoy an afternoon of music, free refreshments, games, activities and giveaways. Additional Ranchos Walk merchandise will also be available for purchase by the Ranchos.
“We are proud to have a portion of the Ranchos Walk journey through our beautiful Fourth District,” said Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw in a statement. “I appreciate how the Ranchos Walk provides residents with the opportunity to explore our local landscape and learn about the rich history of our great city.”
The “Step into the Stream of History” theme aims to educate participants about the local watershed, waterways, historical drinking water system and water features visible along the walk route. Participants may access a free audio tour using the izi.TRAVEL app, available for download on Apple and Android devices.
The 6th Annual Ranchos Walk is presented by the City of Long Beach, in partnership with Walk Long Beach, Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, with additional sponsorship by the Office of Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr, the Port of Long Beach and other supporters.
Led by the City’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, the Ranchos Walk is also supported by various City departments, including Health and Human Services, Public Works, Long Beach Utilities and Port of Long Beach. The goal of the Ranchos Walk is to support active, fun and safe ways for walkers to explore neighborhoods and discover historic landmarks and vista points.
Updates about this year’s Ranchos Walk will be shared on lbcity.info/rw and on the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability social pages @lbsustainability on Facebook and Instagram.
Participation in the 6th annual Ranchos Walk is free with online registration. Additional event details available at lbcity.info/rw.
