What we’re about
While this group is primarily focused on hiking, we also enjoy other forms of outdoor fun such as canoeing, biking, kayaking, camping and backpacking.... and a variety of special events including concerts, beach parties, museum, garden, art and holiday walks.
Our success is based in part on our ability to increase the fun factor of outdoor events, often including a social activity such as picnics that include food and beverage. Our organizers also design conditioning hikes that are intended to enhance aerobic fitness and endurance. Our group has peaked virtually all the major mountains in Southern California, including Mt. Whitney. We strive to offer the most fun and scenic outdoor activities available to residents of Orange County.... events that are both in and out of area.
Our group is diverse, including young/middle/senior ages, singles and couples, and a mix of people with differing racial/ethnic/cultural/religious/political backgrounds. The unity of the Sunset Hikes Meetup centers on our shared love of fun, outdoor activities.
We do NOT ask for donations to support our administrative costs or charitable pursuits, however we do ask that you actively and enthusiastically participate in our events. So come on out! Make new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. We are all about having fun!
Check out the "Our Calendar" tab for a schedule of upcoming activities. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon....
We welcome you to the Sunrise to Sunset Hiking family!
Disclaimer:
Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- TrainDay2LA:Parallax Art FairIrvine Metrolink Station, Irvine, CA
Join me in this walk to some morning photo opps in DTLA starting with the Broadway Chinatown Arch with Dragons, Ord and Yale Street Stairs, passing by the Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Ahmanson Theatre, Center Theatre Group, The Music Center, Grand Park,LA CIty Hall, Blue Ribbon Gardens, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Broad Museum, and lower Grand where we’ll see the Bunker Hill skyscrapers from beneath Grand Ave. We’ll have lunch at nearby Lemonade Restaurant (lemonadela.com) After Lunch, we’ll walk to the FREE Parallax Art Fair. The walk will be ~3.5 mi up to this point and there is a metro station nearby as a return option, but expect a minimum of 7 miles before the day is done, mostly flat with around 200 stairs along the way.
Note: On this Urban Hike I will pick what I think is the most scenic route, but due to the dynamic nature of LA, we may see all sorts of Big City stuff along the way. If the thought of walking 7+ miles and seeing a few homeless bothers you then this is not the event for you.
We’ll take the OC 661 @9:21 to LA Union, scheduled to arrive LA at 10:34am Meet at Irvine train station Address: 15215 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA at 9:00am, In Irvine, Look for Chris on Platform 1 the far side use the bridge to cross the tracks. We’ll meet In Irvine Between the elevator and the north end of Platform 1. We will take train OC 668 back leaving at 4:27pm from Union Station arriving Irvine at 5:36pm.
Feel free to hop on OC 661 anywhere along the line. If meeting us in LA meet in front of Starbucks by the main lobby, and let me know in the comments or pm so we can look out for you. There are nearby bathrooms, now would be a good time to use them if needed.
Take advantage of the weekend day pass for $10 which transfers to all metro rail lines as well. Board OC661 anywhere along the line. If meeting us in LA, please let me know so we can look out for you.
Buy your ticket at the station using the ticket Machines, Hit Buy Tickets >> Weekend Day Pass. or use your phone to first select any station combo then weekend day pass.Note: Do not pay with a Bill larger than a $20 or you may not get change!
Parking at Irvine Station is free.DISCLAIMER: Group organizer, assistant organizers and event hosts assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.