Crystal Cove Hike!
- June 3, 2012 · 9:45 AM
Crystal Cove Hike!
Jump-start your summer by soaking up the sun & getting some fresh air! Join us for a hiking adventure down the winding hills along the Pacific coastline to the tide pools & sandy coves.
We will be exploring Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, which has 3.2 miles of beach and 2,400 acres of woodland. The trip will take ~4-6 hours.
We will start our journey on a mountain top of Joaquin Hills then make our way down to El Moro Beach then to Crystal Cove!
We will have a group lunch picnic and spend some time at the beach where you can swim, kayak, build a sandcastle, explore tide pool, visit historic district, kick back and have a drink at one of the food shacks, and much more!
For those who are up to the challenge, we will hike across the beach to Treasure Cove where it's known for the best tide pool and exceptional scenic views!
Please bring some snacks and drinks to share with your fellow hikers for our group picnic. FYI, there's a Trader Joe's on our way to the beach!~
When: Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 @ 9:45 AM (Hike begins at 10:00 AM)
Where: Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak Newport Beach, CA 92657
CLICK HERE FOR EXACT LOCATION:http://maps.google.com/maps?q=E+Coastal+Peak+Road+%26amp%3B+Ridge+Park+Road%2C+Newport+Coast%2C+CA
***Important Note*** Highway 73 is a TOLL road!!! If you're coming from L.A., you may exit @ Bison Ave or use the 405 freeway unless you want to pay a toll. DO NOT drive through without paying because YOU WILL BE FINED!!! :)
Distance: 6 mi (Main Trail RT) + Optional 3 mi (Beach Trail RT)
Elevation: ~1000 ft gain/loss
Difficulty: 5/10
Duration: ~6 hrs (it's probably best to expect all-day event at the beach! ;)
What to wear: Hiking shoes, sun block, and dressed for the weather.
What to bring: Yourself (friends welcome), Lunch, Snacks for picnic, H2O, sandals, bathing suits, change of cloth, towel, and optional walking sticks and first-aid kit (especially if you're a klutz :).
More Information COMING SOON!!!
Jame = Picnic + Market + Dinner/Dinning info
Carpool info
For those who'd like to carpool from (626) or nearby area:
Meet: Danny
Time: 8:45am
Place: Alhambra Bowling Center 1400 East Valley Boulevard, Alhambra, CA 91801
Note: be flexible about timing when carpool, big thanks with big smile to the wonderful drivers.
Park and Recreation info
Excerpt from Crystal Cove State Park Website, for more info, visit: http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/index.html
Park Info: The park is located off Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, California with easy access from I-5, 405 and 73.
Recreation Info:
Hike: 2,391 acres of undeveloped woodland is waiting for hikers of all ages. Parking is at Moro Canyon parking lot behind El Morro school with maps available at the ranger station.
Bike: Crystal Cove has become a center for Orange County cyclists. Miles of dirt road and single track routes are available.
Horse: Bring your own horse. No stables at the park. Equestrian trails available.
Diving: The park's offshore waters are designated as an underwater park and is a popular diving area.
Surfing: When the surf's up, enjoy clean-water reef breaks.
Camping: Two campsites on Moro Ridge. One campsite at Deer Canyon with picnic tables. Must hike up to sites. Primitive camping at its best. Pack it in! Pack it out!
Camping: (Seaside) 58 campsites on the seaside bluff overlooking the Pacific.
28 are reserved for RV use. To read the details of seaside camping,
Tidepooling: Reef Point, Pelican Point. SeeTidepool page for critters.
Our thanks to Stephen Francis for the photo.
Kayaking: Enjoy a leisurely paddle off shore. Views toward the inland hills are breath-taking.
Fishing: Bring your own bait and try your luck at catching a variety of sportfish.
Rules & Regulations:
- Dogs are required to be held on a leash not exceeding six feet in length and can be walked on paved areas only. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the backcountry and cannot be left unattended in a vehicle.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.
- Climbing on cliff faces is prohibited.
- No collection of plants, seeds, or tidepool animals or shells. Fifty pounds of beach driftwood may be collected per day.
- All beaches and parking lots close at sunset, except the Historic District and Los Trancos parking lot which close at 10:00 pm
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Bik
Thanks everyone for attending!!! I hope you all have as much fun as I did!!! I know this might have been the longest hike ever for some of you and many took home some personal souvenirs... hee, hee, hee. Hopefully, they won't last too long. :)
Special thanks to all the wonder photographers for sharing their captured moments with us!
Stay safe and I'll see ya'll next time!
Cheers!
June 6
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A former member
It was a fun day! A lot of scenic views. I was struggling all the way back to the parking area and so hungry that moment:) I was trying to upload photos but the album is full.
June 4
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A former member
It was great hike today with great ppl. Thanks Bik/ Danny & Jame and also other members. sorr y I didn't have a chance to meet you all but hope will be another events.
June 4
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kenari
jame & danny: hope to meet ya'll @ krispy kreme instead of @ abc. jame: sent you a message with my number. can you give me yours?
June 2
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Jame
Carpool for Rowland Heights area meet 8:45 @ Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
1548 South Azusa Avenue
Industry. Park on Mall parking alot instead Krispy Kreme lotJune 2
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Danny
For those who wanna share ride n volunteer to drive. Meet at abc 845am I'm try to grouping all so we can carpool together safe n have fun. We'll leave about 955am.
June 2
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Bik
Some quick notes for tomorrow:
Bring:
- Water
- Lunch + snacks or get them at Trader Joe's (we'll make a stop)
- Sandals
- Sun block
- Beach towel
- Bathing suit if you want to go for swim
- Some money if you want to rental some beach/recreation equipments or slipping cocktails @ Beachcomber or milk shakes @ Ruby'sGeneral Itinerary:
Hike Mountain -> Trader Joe's -> Beach -> Eat/Pinic -> Tidepools -> Kickback time or optional recreation/Treasure Cove hike -> Return hikeSee ya!
June 2
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Bik
@Blaise: It's all 1 state park. Nevertheless, we are hiking from Backcountry to Underwater section of the park. Treasure Cove-- lies at the northern part of the beach area-- is known as the best tide-pool of the park among other things, hence, its name. I'm hoping to pay it a visit, but this is an optional hike.
The idea for this event this to hike to our destination. Spend some time to relax and actual ENJOY it once we're there-- whatever that means for you. Then make our way back. :)
June 1
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b laise
@Bik...Are you planning to hike all the way to the Crystal Cove State Park area near Newport Coast Dr?
May 31
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kiko
Thank you for offering, Eric! Very nice of you:) So far I haven't decided yet, but Johnson will give me a ride if I go:)
May 31
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Eric H
@Kiko - I'd be happy to give you a ride from the beach to the trail head if you still need one.
May 31
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Bik
@Kiko: I think you can probably park your car toward the PCH (highway-1) + Newport Coast dr area of the park and see if you can hitch a ride with a fellow member up to the hike rendezvous point. When we reach the beach, you can easily return to your car instead of hiking back with/out the group. Cheers!
May 30
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kiko
I have to be at LAX at 4PM. Is it still possible you think? Easy to hike back by myself in case everyone wants to stay longer? I really want to join you guys!
May 29
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