What we’re about
✨PRIORITIZE FITNESS & FUN IN 2025✨
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE "ABOUT" AND PLEASE ADD AN IDENTIFYING PHOTO OF YOURSELF IN ORDER TO BE APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP (NO FEES OR DUES, EVER).
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this group is to make available hiking and walking activities locally and in other nearby locations for new and experienced persons to enjoy and feel safe on the trail as a group. Most hikes are local, weekly and average 2-3 hours, so it's convenient, won't take up the entire day and you’ll get your STEPS IN!
Meetup Hiking groups are a terrific way to get out of the house, be active and make new friends, especially after the covid lockdowns and the rise in computer use and social media, which lacks actually bringing people together physically.
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SCOPE
Local, surrounding areas and some out of area hikes are scouted and scheduled. Many are noted as “Stroller Friendly” or “Dog Friendly”.
South Orange County hikes have averaged about 5-7 miles 2-3 hours. Longer hikes are scheduled at Casper Wilderness, Cleveland National Forest, and others out of area, 8-15 miles with elevation gain from 800-2400+.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MORNINGS, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE HIKES
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Saturday Hikes 3X Per Month & Sunday Hikes 1X Per Month
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Intermediate Local Hikes on Saturdays, 5-6 miles, approximately 700-1000 feet or less of elevation gain.
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Advanced Intermediate & Out-of-Area Hikes on Sundays, 7-15 miles, approximately 800-2400(+) feet of elevation gain. The longer the distance, the elevation gain will be more moderate.
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE HIKES
- Beginner/Intermediate Hikes Wednesday Mornings, 5-6 miles, Flat to 900 feet or less of elevation gain.
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RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of Myself, the Leadership Team and all Members to practice safe trail habits and respect others in order to make the hikes enjoyable and fun. Bring witty humor, “Dad jokes”, amusing anecdotes, knowledge of birds and trail critters, or other trail knowledge.
Sincerely,
Christine "Likes Chrysathemums"
Feature photo: Colinas Bluff 2023, by Christine
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 285-Etiwanda Falls, Rancho Cucamonga, Carpool 8AM, Trailhead 9AMEtiwanda Falls Trail, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ETIWANDA FALLS, 8AM, Apprx 5-6 Miles, 900 EG. A SUNDAY HIKE!
North Etiwanda Preserve, 4890 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739Weather Permitting! Watching the forecast.
A beautiful hike with creek and waterfall, not far from Orange County. The hike in is a bit open and exposed, probably some nice wildflowers and the Locals reviewed that the water flows year-round.
Local Carpool from Tustin Marketplace 8:00 AM, or meet at Trailhead 9:00 AM.From Yelp:
"This is an amazing hike with beautiful scenery and a rewarding waterfall at the end!"$3 parking
- 8:00 AM CARPOOL, Meet at Tustin Market Place Parking Lot between REI and Ethan Allen. Park nearest to Ethan Allen (see image marked with "X" in the photos). It is apprx 90 minute drive to the Trailhead. I’ll be glad to drive anyone who wants to come along with me. I have room for four more.
- 9:00 AM TRAILHEAD - North Etiwanda Preserve, 4890 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
HIKERS CHECKLIST
-1-2 LITERS OF WATER Required
-HIKING BOOTS W/GOOD TREAD Required
-HAT, GLOVES, LAYERS
-SNACKS Recommended
-HIKING POLES not required, however recommended.——————————————————-
Release Statement: Outdoor sports and activities are rewarding and pleasant, but there are certain dangers you should be reminded of, such as accidental injury, that simply happen in life. Practicing safety is priority.By signing up for events in this Meetup group, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the event organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during any event.
- 286-Quail Hill Loop PM, Irvine Open Space Preserve, 5-6 Miles, 5:30 PM39 Shady Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA
MEET AT QUAIL HILL COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT, near the community center steps, 5:30 PM
39 Shady Canyon Dr · Irvine, CARSVP by Wednesday 5/21, 3PM
Irvine Open Space Preserve, 3 Choices
This Week Quail Hill Loop & Part of Shady- Quail Hill Loop Trail
- Shady Canton Trail
- Serrano Ridge Trail
Quail & Shady are Stroller & Dog Friendly, Apprx 5-6 Miles.
Shady Canyon is a popular, scenic and slightly hilly trail filled with beautiful views, meadows, wildlife and charming bridges (some residential). The trail is part of Irvine Ranch, and meanders through the Quail Hill Preserve.
HIKER'S CHECKLIST:
- 1-2 Liters of Water
- Wear shoes or hiking boots with good tread
- Flashlight or Headlamp recommended
- Hat, Coat and/or Gloves recommended seasonally
- Bug Repellent or Sunscreen recommended seasonallyTrail Link
https://www.traillink.com/trail/shady-canyon-trail/Feature photo from The Irvine Standard
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Release Statement: Outdoor sports and activities are rewarding and pleasant, but there are certain dangers you should be reminded of, such as accidental injury, that simply happen in life. Practicing safety is priority.By signing up for events in this Meetup group, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the event organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during any event.
- 287-Woods End Trail to Barbara's Lake, Aliso Viejo, 8:30AMHummingbird Park, Aliso Viejo, CA
WOODS END TRAIL TO BARBARA'S LAKE LOOP, 8:30AM, apprx 2.5 hours.
Meet next to Hummingbird Park - PARK ON HUMMINGBIRD LANE
21933 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656Park on HUMMINGBIRD LANE next to the Park, right off Aliso Creek Road, then we'll walk together to the trailhead, which is very close at Aliso Creek and El Toro Road. There's a very clean port-a-potty at Hummingbird Park if needed before we hit the trail. Sorry, no dogs aloud on this trail.
Woods End Trail:
- to Ridge Top Trail And beyond. Option to go to Black Jack.
Great views and we'll pass by Barbara's Lake!The first 1/2 mile gain is approximately 300 feet and is a bit rocky at times, however it's a pretty wide trail that intermittently smooths out and gets rocky again, smooth, rocky, smooth, rocky :) The transition to Canyon trail takes us back down into a canyon and is mostly flat, however beautiful, with some trees and other foliage. Once at Black Jack Trail it is steep uphill for about 1/4 mile or less - views from the point are spectacular.
Great views and we'll pass by Barbara's Lake!
HIKERS CHECKLIST
- WATER AND SNACKS
- WEAR SHOES OR BOOTS WITH GOOD TREAD
- HAT AND SUNSCREEN RecommendedFeatured photo: Visit Laguna Beach
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Release Statement: Outdoor sports and activities are rewarding and pleasant, but there are certain dangers you should be reminded of, such as accidental injury, that simply happen in life. Practicing safety is priority.
By signing up for events in this Meetup group, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the event organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during any event.
