Crystal Cove: Bommer Ridge Hike

TRAILHEAD AND DIRECTIONS TO IT: Ridge Park Entrance. You can drive to the trailhead using the nearby Pavilions as a landmark. The Pavilions' address is 21181 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Beach. From Pavilions' turn right onto Newport Coast Drive (toward the ocean) and turn left at Ridge Park Road. Follow Ridge Park Road to the top of this hill until it dead ends at the Ridge Park Entrance to Crystal Cove State Park. Parking on the street is free, but can be crowded. Arrive early to find parking.

ABOUT THE TRAIL: This is an easy hike on a wide dirt trail with about 600 feet of elevation gain. The mileage covered is about 5 to 7 miles. Here's a link to the trails in Crystal Cove State Park: http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/Images/CCSP_Map.pdf

How to find Brandon and Jenny: We'll be hanging out near the head of the trail by about 7:45am. Call my cell if you can't find us. Looking forward to seeing you there!