Hike and Walk for Friendship, Fun, and Health

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2060 ratings

Chino Hills, CA, US

16,041 members · Public group

Organized by Joshua and 11 others

What we’re about

Everyone ONE is Welcome Here!
Hiking has become a hobby and a passion! I have been hiking around OC, LA, and other areas; however, I wanted to hike near my work and home due to busy and demanding schedule from work and personal life. I thought, hummm, it would be nice to have a hiking group close to my home and work; thus begin my search and found that there are hardly any hiking groups within 10 mile radius around Chino Hills, a beautiful sub-urban city I now reside.
Well, thus begin my journey to startup a new meetup for those people who live in and around Chino Hills and Surrounding Areas. I believe hiking is one of the best ways to keep up with your health, meet new friends, and have fun while doing it. What more can you ask for! I am hoping this hiking Meetup will grow to become an oasis for those people like me who love outdoors....
I love it when I can get outdoors and feel the cool breeze on my skin, see the open sky along with beautiful scenery, and meet new people while having enjoyable and meaningful conversations that often bring surprises from many different perspectives. I hope many of you will join and build this Meetup for benefit of all.
Bon Voyage for Friendship, Fun, and Healthy Living through Hikes!
Joshua Kim
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Hiking, water activities, and all outdoor events are rewarding and pleasant activities in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, drowning, poison oak exposure, bee stings, tick, snake bites and etc.. By signing up and/or attending any meetup on this group you and your guest(s) assume the risks of the trip/activities and agree to release Hiking for Friendship, Fun, and Health organizer, other volunteers and anyone associated/related to this meetup group from any claims for any injuries or other losses sustained during any of the hikes and activities. If you are bringing a guest(s), it is your responsibility to inform and confirm with he/she of this liability agreement. Please consult with your health-care professional to make sure you are able to participate in this activity without causing harm to yourself or others. The Organizer’s willingness to include you in an activity should not be interpreted as a favorable assessment of your emotional and physical capabilities. Please know your limits and sign up only if you are able to keep up with the pace and activity level of this event. Never hike alone. Never leave the group without notifying the hike organizer. Stay on the trail at all times.

Upcoming events (4+)

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Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM PDTAngels Stadium Spartan 5k Race
Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
It's not exercise. It is TRAINING...for your life"

Challenge yourself and train for a Spartan race.

Spartan combines running with obstacle courses (monkey bars, sandbag carry, spear throw, etc). It will test your upper body, lower body, your mind for sure, and you will come out at the end with an AMAZING medal around your neck. You'll love the camaraderie. You'll love becoming the BEST version of yourself.

Spartan is the great equalizer. It doesn't matter your age, your weight, your social and economic background. We all do the same course. We all finish...well 99% finishes ;)

If you commit to a goal, you are more likely to do it if you:

Announce and share it with others

Do it with others to stay accountable

Check out the video:
https://youtu.be/ma8eq-4_pqw

Registration:
www.spartan.com

Use code UBST24-NA94P69 to get 20% off your registration

Team Name: Careless Whisper

Post your questions. FIRST, sign up for the OPEN morning race between 10 am - 12 pm.
7 attendees+2
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT🚴 Stay Cool - Beach Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & Brunch
Dock 52, Marina del Rey, CA
Stay cool on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. E-bikes are welcome too!

This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD

QUALIFICATIONS:

All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bicycle paths for 26 miles round trip and can keep up with a group riding at a speed of 13 miles per hour for approximately 2 hours.

IMPORTANT:

*** You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. ***

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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:

Arrive at 8:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride. There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot.

Meet Patrick at 8:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions. Patrick's cell phone number is in the RSVP question (which you can see by clicking on the blue box under "You're Going.")

We will depart at 9:00 AM.

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BRUNCH:

We will stop for brunch at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.

BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.

RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides.

SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!

MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.

BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.

HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.

WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.

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This bike ride is crossposted on other Meetup groups.

The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
2 attendees
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 10:00 AM PDTSpartan 10k Obstacle Race / Lake Elsinore
Needs location
It's not exercise. It is TRAINING...for your life"

Challenge yourself and train for a Spartan race.

Spartan combines running with obstacle courses (monkey bars, sandbag carry, spear throw, etc). It will test your upper body, lower body, your mind for sure, and you will come out at the end with an AMAZING medal around your neck. You'll love the camaraderie. You'll love becoming the BEST version of yourself.

Spartan is the great equalizer. It doesn't matter your age, your weight, your social and economic background. We all do the same course. We all finish...well 99% finishes ;)

If you commit to a goal, you are more likely to do it if you:

Announce and share it with others

Do it with others to stay accountable

Check out the video:
https://youtu.be/ma8eq-4_pqw

Registration:
www.spartan.com

Use code UBST24-NA94P69 to get 20% off your registration

Team Name: Careless Whisper

Post your questions. FIRST, sign up for the OPEN morning race between 10 am - 12 pm.
5 attendees
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 AM PDTLet's Hike Weir Canyon Trail!
Weir Canyon Trail, Anaheim, CA
This time let's go hike at the Weir Canyon Trail!

Distance: 3 miles
Time: 2 Hours
Elevation: 500 feet
Difficulty: Easy with a bit of moderate

The Weir Canyon Trail hike is located in the Orange County suburb, but you will feel like you are miles away from the city. It's an excellent hike for beginners.

Please meet at this address:
6984 E Overlook Terrace, Anaheim, CA 92807

Drive through what looks like a gated community and come down the hill to reach the destination. Park anywhere along the side of the road close to the bottom area, and do not block any driveways.

*There are no bathrooms or water at the trailhead or on the hike.

LIABILITY WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS:

We only organize events and do not claim that any of the organizers, assistant organizers, event organizers, event hosts, and/or volunteers are trained professional guides. We are volunteers; thus we're only inviting you to join us as friends hiking with friends.
Outdoor sports can be inherently dangerous, and from time to time, accidents may happen. By joining in any posted events, you agree that you're aware of the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with any activity, and that you're taking full responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
All participants must take full responsibility for their own actions, and adhere to the rules and regulations of any governmental agencies that exist, written or otherwise. By participating in this event, you are releasing Hike for friendship meetup group and any of its organizers from any and all claims and liability, as stated in section 6 of the Meetup Terms of Service Agreement (https://www.meetup.com/terms).
If you do not agree with the above, or are unsure of your ability to complete the event safely, please do not sign up.
11 attendees+6