SPECIAL POST FOR THE HOLIDAYS! We post here for you to have a group going together

2025 Christmas Boat Parade will be Dec 17- Dec 21. Let's have some great views with the Christmas lights.
Click this hyperlink for more info https://www.christmasboatparade.com/

General Rating/Difficulty: Level 1: Slow-Easy Walk. Click RATING TABLE to see more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Route and Directions: If you like to meet earlier, please meet at 5:15 pm at Irvine Terrace Park in Corona Del Mar/Newport Beach for street parking and walk down to Balboa Bridge.

The best place to recognize the group will be at Sugar and spice between 5:30 - 5:45 pm for a warm drink (tea/coffee)

Previous years:
Dec 2024
Dec 2023
Dec 2022
Dec 2021
Dec 2020
2019 Photos
2017 Photos https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=28402082
2016 Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=27498130)

REMINDER
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks and snake bites. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hikes

NO PARKING ZONE and Driving Direction: see below FYI

Join us for a workout or it can be a training for regular hikers. Peters Canyon is a dog friendly trail.

Hiking time: 7 AM

General Rating/Difficulty: All Levels: Slow to Fast/Beginning to Advance: for distance, elevation and pace.
Link to Hike Rating Table: https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Please keep in mind: Hikers will join for a workout together; there is no leader or sweeper on this hike

Slow pace/new hikers or beginners can turn around and walk back to trailhead if you can't keep up with the group

Route: We will start at Eucalyptus trail and going up hill (optional to the lake) and hike back. Click on the links to see Trails Map (https://ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2023-03/Peters%20Canyon%20Regional%20Park%202023_03_06%20%281%29%20%281%29.pdf) and to read more about Peters Canyon Regional Park (http://ocparks.com/parks/peters)

Duration/Distance/Elevation: 1.5-2 hours, 5-7 miles and gain 500ft-1000ft

The most important: 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

Click to read more about HIKING SKILL LEVELS (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/10328308) that some other organizers may use

Suggestions :

1. Everybody should have good tracking shoes or traction running shoes
2. loose clothes- shorts would be fine since its warm out there
3. Plenty of water

DIRECTIONS :
Sometimes you may get a ticket if you park in the zone "NO PARKING anytime" Try to come early or park at Cedar Grove Park parking

1. From the 5 Freeway- exit Tustin Ranch Road and head towards the foothills and drive approx. 3 miles. Get in the left hand lane and take a left on Pioneer WAY (signal). Now get into the right lane and take the next right on Pioneer ROAD (signal). This road will wind around Cedar Grove Park. Continue to the first stop sign and take a left on Peters Canyon Road (stop sign). Take this road down around a little curve and park on the right side of the curb at the end of the road. We will meet at the sign for Peter's Canyon Trail
2. Another location for parking: Park in North Tustin. Address: 2158 Lower Lake Dr. , Santa Ana, CA 92705 Parking is on the parking lot or on the street. You'll be ahead of the group, so we'll meet with you at the portable potties 10-15 minutes after.

From North or Central OC, take the 55 Frwy exit Chapman Ave in Orange, go toward the mountains for 2.2 miles, then turn right on S. Crawford Canyon Rd for about 1 mile, then left onto Newport Blvd, then right onto Cowen Heights Dr, right onto Skyline Dr, then left onto Lemon Heights and continue to Lower Lake Dr.

REMINDER By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks and snake bites. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

Special hike to see the Fall Foliage in OC-Chino Hills the route with lots of Sumac Trees that change colors during Autumn!

Meet Time: 7:30 AM

DISTANCE & ELEVATION GAIN: about 5 to 7+ miles with 500 to 1500+ft gain; completed in about 2 to 3+ hours.

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 to 3 Moderate for distance, elevation and pace. Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

ROUTE: We will start up Quarter Horse on South Ridge, then heading West to Diemer, then turn right, we will loop back on Telegraph, then Easy street, back to South Ridge to the trailhead. The extra miles will be on Gilman or San Juan or both Peaks

BRING: Adequate water (1 or 2 liters), hat, sunscreen, snack, layered clothing to adjust to climate change. Trekking Poles are not needed, but entirely optional for this hike.

DESCRIPTION: Chino Hills State Park is unique in that it provides refuge for both biodiversity and solitude to the visitors who enjoy their outdoor experiences. There is no other location in the LA Basin were people can drive a short distance and be swept away with scenic vistas, hike, bike or ride a horse on over 65 miles of trails. At 14,102 acres the park is managed as an open space habitat where all plant and animal life are protected.

FACILITIES: Facilities are located at the trailhead.

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & FEES: Create a printable map with directions from your starting point, by clicking on the map above. Please contact me if you have any difficulties doing so.

DOGS: Sorry, dogs are not permitted on the trails.

WEATHER: Rain on the day of, (or 48 hrs. prior to) will close the park and cancel the hike. Check weather conditions the day of HERE. (http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Yorba+Linda+CA+92887)

PHOTOS: from the past hikes
Dec 2024
Dec 2023
Dec 2022
Nov 2021
Nov, 2020: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/31176670/493709982/
on different trails
Mar 2013: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/13466772/210916812/
XMAX 2012 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/12341482/199819292/)
January 2011: Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=1235573)
April 2011: Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=1333253)

PARK WEBSITE: LINK (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=648)

MAP OF THE PARK: BROCHURE (http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/648/files/ChinoHillsFinalWebLayout2016.pdf) (see page 5)

DISCLAIMER: Before undertaking any outdoor activity described on this site, it is your personal and exclusive responsibility to ensure that the activity is appropriate for you, that you have researched the activity description, and that you have proper training, equipment, and physical conditioning to safely participate in the planned activity.

REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

Sunset weekly hike on the hills of Laguna Coast Wilderness. It's one the most favorite/scenic trails in OC. The ocean views from the cliff at the end of Boat Canyon are like Hawaii, absolutely stunning!--- Boat Canyon above Laguna Beach ---
Sunset is at 4:45ish pm

DEPARTURE TIME : 3 PM

DURATION/DISTANCE/ELEVATION: Plan on about 2+ hours for a hike about 4 to 5+ miles, elevation 800 ft to 1000+ ft gain.

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 to 3+: moderate or fast pace for elevation, distance and pace. CLICK RATING TABLE to read more about skill levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

ROUTE : We will meet at Gate 14 of Laguna Coast Wilderness. Since this is a residential area, we'll limit number of participants, only RSVP if you are sure to go. Boat Canyon is a ridge above Laguna Beach, after a mile uphill, we'll stop the lookout or continue on Boat Canyon Rd to Boomer Ridge Rd and time to 1.5 hours before turning back or complete the full route with a lollipop loop (down Laguna Ridge and up Big Bend before coming back Boat Canyon Rd to the trailhead).

ESSENTIALS : wear good traction hiking shoes, bring water. There is no shade on this hike, but a great view at sunset if it's clear. Bring wind breaker or a jacket as it's still cool near the ocean.

DIRECTIONS : We meet at Gate 14 LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS TRAIL MAP (http://ocparks.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=8204)
Yahoo Map or Google to Dunnegan Dr and Dartmoor St, Laguna Beach. Please map your direction before hand and don't rely on your GPS alone as the trailhead is a bit tricky to find. Dartmoor St and Hillcrest Dr signs are under the tree branches, so it's tough for first time driving here. From Pacific Coast Hwy going south (pass Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Crystal Cove before reach to Laguna Beach), turn left on San Joaquin St (Viejo is the next light street), right on HILLCREST DR, Turn Left on DARTMOOR ST drive to the end.
From PCH going North pass Laguna Beach turn right on San Joaquin St (right after you pass Viejo, the street with light), right on HILLCREST DR, Turn Left on DARTMOOR ST drive to the end

REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike