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- 3-mile Carbon Canyon Redwoods Hike, BreaCarbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea, CA
Join us at Carbon Canyon Regional Park on a hike to see/enjoy the largest grove of redwood trees in Southern California. The trees cover three acres. Check out the link below:
The world's tallest trees hide in plain sight in this sunny California suburb
This will be a beginning level, 3-mile, loop hike on level ground with drinking fountains and bathrooms by the meeting place. Your guests are welcome. You can bring your dog but your pet must be on a leash.
The park entrance is located at the stoplight intersection of East Santa Fe Road and Carbon Canyon Road, on the south side. After entering the park, turn right and park in Lot C or make an additional left turn and park in Lot B. The hike starts at the entrance to Lot B. If you do not have an annual parking pass, the cost to park inside the park is $5. If you park outside the park (see directions and parking below) you will have to walk about 0.3 mile to meet us.
To clarify, upon entering the park you will turn right after the guardshack. Then, park in Lot C or make a left turn to park in Lot B. The hike will start at the entrance to Lot B.
Please honor your RSVP. We will start walking at 09:35 AM.
CARBON CANYON REGIONAL PARK: This park lies upstream of the Carbon Canyon Dam. Sixty of its 124 acres are developed, offering grassy areas for picnicking, sports facilities, and a 4-acre lake with two piers for fishing. The undeveloped area features a trail that leads to its crown jewel, three acres of majestic Coastal Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). This is the largest grove of redwoods in Orange County.
Link to Alltrails Info for Carbon Canyon Redwoods
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: From the 57 freeway you can exit Lambert Bouleward and head east to reach the park. Lambert eventually turns into Carbon Canyon Road. The park entrance is at the intersection of Carbon Canyon Road and East Santa Fe Road.
If you do not want to pay $5 for parking, turn north on to East Santa Fe Road and park on Merrifield Drive which is the first side street on the right. From there you can walk down the street, cross Carbon Canyon Road, then walk to the entrance of Lot B.
If you are okay with paying $5 for parking, turn south into the park. After paying for parking turn right. The first parking lot is Lot C. The second parking lot is Lot B.
We will start walking at 9:35 AM.
A one-year parking pass good at all of Orange County’s regional parks is $55. The senior rate, age 60+, is $35. You can purchase a pass online at www.ocparks.com or in person at one of the regional parks (M-F, 8AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM). If you purchase it online, it will take two weeks to arrive. To get it immediately, stop by a regional park office in Orange County daytime M-F.
ABOUT THE HIKE: We will do a loop hike, first walking on sidewalks through the park, then a nature trail to the redwoods, then walk by the dam and return through the park. The hike will be ≤3¼ miles long with an elevation gain of 104 ft.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/carbon-canyon-nature-trail
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 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.
