Next time I suggest hiking up Fern Dell to The Observatory. Much nicer, and also a big gathering venue. Then maybe hike back down to Home on Hillhurst for some

Next time I suggest hiking up Fern Dell to The Observatory. Much nicer, and also a big gathering venue. Then maybe hike back down to Home on Hillhurst for some serious grub. I believe a 3-mile walk (about an hour), one way, is considered long in any city. The round trip takes about 1/4 of a standard work day. And in 90 degree heat...well, if you want to enjoy the walk around the reservoir, maybe your host was on the right track.