2026-Feb: OC Peak-Sierra Peak via Pipeline-Coal Canyon/Levels 2+/3 up/Strenuous

Early Springtime with rolling green hills and wildflowers for this annual hike. We will hike up Pipeline trail. Going down on Coal Canyon as usual!
This hike offers as a train for Winter/Spring mountains training series with lower peaks in OC. This is a tough hike recommended only for those who have experiences with hiking long distances and climbing steep slopes!

Meeting time: 7:30 AM

DIFFICULTY/GENERAL RATING: Levels 2+/3 to 3+. You can check the RATING TABLE for more info about the hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Stats: Total distance is 13 miles, completed in about 5-7 hours. Elevation gain is about 2750 ft.
Sierra Peak via Pipeline Trail and Coal Canyon Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sierra-peak-via-pipeline-trail-and-coal-canyon-trail?p=71326702&sh=dkqf3s

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sierra-peak-via-coal-canyon-trail

Necessities: Adequate water (2 to 3 liters), hat, sunscreen, snack or a light lunch, layered clothing to adjust to climate change.

Directions: Take the Green River exit off the 91 freeway, head west along the north side of the westbound lanes. Park at the end of the road passed the entrance to the golf course near the beginning of the bike trail-Santa Ana River

Weather: Extreme Heat or Heavy Rain on the day of the hike will cancel the hike. So please check weather conditions and be prepared for a last minute cancellation if the weather is not cooperating.

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May 2020:
Mar 2019: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/29793945/479559100/
Mar 2017 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=27688715,
Oct, 2016 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=27384957,
November 17, 2012 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/11803122/

Description: Sierra Peak is a 3050 ft. mountain located between Yorba Linda and Corona just south of the 91 Frwy. We will be hiking to the towers at the Peak. On a clear day, from the summit, all four counties are visible from the Pacific ocean to the inland deserts.

The hike begins from the parking and walking along the Santa Ana river trail. Hiking up pipeline and hiking down via the Coal Canyon. Pipeline is a very steep trail, after summit back down to the trailhead is a fire road in pretty good condition, but it can get warm, there isn't any shade so hats and sunscreen are recommended. We will stop at Picnic Rock "aka Mini Moab" for lunch (or snack if we want to plan a lunch after the hike). We usually spend about 20-30 minutes having lunch at picnic rock before heading back down the fire road. Plan to finish the hike between 2:30 and 3:30pm.

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