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***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings***
- Click RATING TABLE to learn more about difficulty levels. Click HikingOC Policy to read more FYI. https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/messages/boards/thread/53724845
Take a quick look at our Events Calendar to see what events are on the horizon
- • Join us whether you are new or experienced in Hiking. There are different levels, but we all share one common: using our legs to move up down hills. Most of the time on dirt trails, but there are different terrains: rocky or gravels or in water, river or mud; different settings: mountain, forest, wilderness or desert.
• Contact us if you are interested to join the Organizer Team and organize Hikes local OC or out of town Hikes to those who share the same interest. Our wide open calendar will fill with events during the weekdays, but mostly the weekends. Our events or trips are generated by volunteer effort and time of volunteer organizers.
[All Our Organizers Volunteer their Time and Effort for Free Cost to Most Events]
• Once or twice per month, there will be events or trips that require payments. These are costs to cover your expenses and fund raising to "HikingOC Fund".
• "HikingOC Fund" will generate profit after the costs from events monthly. It will maintain the group website, support all HikingOC volunteered organizers who contribute to build this hiking group, an outdoor active community and to donate to the good causes or charities.
• If you like to do a great cause in honor our group name, please support helping those affected by disasters or the National Park Services (we hike on many lands of the National Parks.) We are sure your support is highly appreciated and rescues the unfortunates! There are many Non-Profit Organizations, please contact direct AMERICAN RED CROSS ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER for more info
***Read more past hikes on A Journey with HikingOC -- ANP Tourism-Lifetime Memory
for more Travel Trips in the US and Many Regions in the World***
Check on the IMAGES to see our photo albums
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 2025-June: Canadian Rocky Mtns: Lake Louise, Banff-Yoho NPs, Vicinity/Level 2 upNeeds location
Springtime/Early Summer on the Mountains! HikingOC Repeating Trip to the CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS: Lake Louise, Banff and Yoho National Parks, Calgary and vicinity.
Schedule: June 10 -15, 2025 (6 days/5 nights)
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person on a local hike to discuss more about the trip!GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 to 3: Moderate to Strenuous for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating
TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION
> > > Self Plan: lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking, $350/person (full trip 6 days) or $75/day/person coordinating fee (non-refundable payment). Contact the host directly to get info
>> > Estimate trip cost: $1450+ for 6 days/5 nights including lodging double occupancy, transportation, coordinating fee, but not including airfares, entrance fees, food, tours, permits (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses). Single occupancy $500+
> > > Advance deposit is $1000 (non-refundable) and due on Jan 10, 2025. Payment after due date, 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.
>>>CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
> > > ***Cancellation 3 weeks or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.The following EXCLUDING expenses:
1.Airfares: from $197 up to $700+ RT from SNA/LAX to YYC (Calgary)
2. Parks entrances and Most meals
3. Optional activities
Allow $250+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/giftsTentative Itinerary: Subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Night 1: June 10 Tues: Arrive Calgary/Canmore
Day 2: June 11 Wed: Banff NP
Day 3: June 12 Thurs: Lake Louise/Moraine Lake
Day 4: June 13 Fri: Yoho National Park
Day 5: June 14 Sat: Lake Louise at sunrise/Banff/Calgary
Day 6: June 15 Sun: back to the airport early morning.Details of 2023 trip FYI
Day 1 - Aug 20: travel and Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, sunset on the Icefield Parkways https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295456856/
Days 2 & 3 - Aug 21 & 22: Jasper NP
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295359982/
Days 4 & 5 - Aug 23 & 24: Icefield Parkways, Peyto Lake, Kayaking Emerald Lake-Yoho NP, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295456229/
Days 5 & 6 - Aug 24 & 25: Vermilion Lakes, Johnston Canyon-Banff NP & vicinity & Calgary
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/295456062/
Day 7 - Aug 26: CalgaryBelow was 2019 trip FYI
- Part 1: Lake Louise area and Yoho National Park:
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/263694585/ - Part 2: Jasper National Park https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/263071876/
- Part 3: Banff National Park https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/263694672/
Previous Trips:
August, 2016:
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/27695229/459148688/
June, 2014
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/181579652/Activities:
- Hiking and Sightseeing. We will walk almost every day from 1 to 10 miles depends on the groups, hiking levels and location.
- Boating and Canoeing (If weather permits)
- Horseback riding and other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.
REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike*** - Part 1: Lake Louise area and Yoho National Park:
- Peters Canyon Hike Saturday Morning/All Levels: 1+ to 3/Beginning-AdvancePeters Canyon Meetup, Tustin, CA
NO PARKING ZONE and Driving Direction: see below FYI
Join us for a workout or it can be a training for regular hikers. Peters Canyon is a dog friendly trail.
Hiking time: 7 AM
General Rating/Difficulty: All Levels: Slow to Fast/Beginning to Advance: for distance, elevation and pace.
Link to Hike Rating Table: https://tinyurl.com/HikeRatingPlease keep in mind: Hikers will join for a workout together; there is no leader or sweeper on this hike
Slow pace/new hikers or beginners can turn around and walk back to trailhead if you can't keep up with the group
Route: We will start at Eucalyptus trail and going up hill (optional to the lake) and hike back. Click on the links to see Trails Map (https://ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2023-03/Peters%20Canyon%20Regional%20Park%202023_03_06%20%281%29%20%281%29.pdf) and to read more about Peters Canyon Regional Park (http://ocparks.com/parks/peters)
Duration/Distance/Elevation: 1.5-2 hours, 5-7 miles and gain 500ft-1000ft
The most important: 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
Click to read more about HIKING SKILL LEVELS (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/10328308) that some other organizers may use
Suggestions :
- Everybody should have good tracking shoes or traction running shoes
- loose clothes- shorts would be fine since its warm out there
- Plenty of water
DIRECTIONS :
Sometimes you may get a ticket if you park in the zone "NO PARKING anytime" Try to come early or park at Cedar Grove Park parking- From the 5 Freeway- exit Tustin Ranch Road and head towards the foothills and drive approx. 3 miles. Get in the left hand lane and take a left on Pioneer WAY (signal). Now get into the right lane and take the next right on Pioneer ROAD (signal). This road will wind around Cedar Grove Park. Continue to the first stop sign and take a left on Peters Canyon Road (stop sign). Take this road down around a little curve and park on the right side of the curb at the end of the road. We will meet at the sign for Peter's Canyon Trail
- Another location for parking: Park in North Tustin. Address: 2158 Lower Lake Dr. , Santa Ana, CA 92705 Parking is on the parking lot or on the street. You'll be ahead of the group, so we'll meet with you at the portable potties 10-15 minutes after.
From North or Central OC, take the 55 Frwy exit Chapman Ave in Orange, go toward the mountains for 2.2 miles, then turn right on S. Crawford Canyon Rd for about 1 mile, then left onto Newport Blvd, then right onto Cowen Heights Dr, right onto Skyline Dr, then left onto Lemon Heights and continue to Lower Lake Dr.
REMINDER By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks and snake bites. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike*** - 2025-June: Day 5-Banff NP/Lake Louise at sunrise/Calgary, Canada /Level 1+/2Needs location
Day 5 of HikingOC Annual Springtime/Early Summer Trip to the CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS: Lake Louise, Banff, Yoho National Parks, Columbia Icefield Parkways, Calgary and vicinity https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/305504689/
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person on a local hike to discuss more about the trip!
GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 up: Moderate for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating
Weather Forecast to pack your clothes accordingly: http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-49_metric_e.html
What to bring: wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food and personal items
***10 hiking Essentials: for more info https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234About Calgary: Canada's fourth largest city, has a plethora of things to do and places to visit throughout the city. Peace Bridge, Wonderland Sculpture, Calgary Tower, Stephen Avenue Walk, etc.
2023 trip
2019 Trip
2016 Trip
2014 Trip: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/185925792/REMINDERS: PLEASE READ!
***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings***
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
