Crystal Cove / Laguna Coast hike (Level 3+/Moderate-Fast Workout!)

No beginners please. This is an intermediate hike due to distance and pace. If you are slow hiker and cannot stay with the group, this may not be the hike for you.

Level: 3+ For distance, elevation and pace. Please check rating table FYI

Ratings: Click Here for Rating Table (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating)
Pace: Moderate Fast
Length: about 14+ miles with hills / Elevation 2,300+ft
Duration: Around 7 hours

Trail Map: Crystal Cove trail map (http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/opportunities/ccsp_maptrail-distance-box.pdf)

Directions: From Newport Coast Road take Ridge Park Road uphill until it ends at intersection with Coastal Peak Road. Trailhead is at the end of Ridge Park Road. Park along the road and meet at trail head.

We start at the Ridge Park entrance in Newport Coast at the top of the hills street parking. Our route will take us down Pacific Ridge, No Name, Ranger Station, Moro Ridge, East Cut Across, More Canyon, West Cut Across, Rattlesnake, Bommer Ridge, Laurel Spur, Lizard, Bommer Ridge trail that will take us back to trailhead and parking.

Bring: Plenty of water, snack, hat, sunglasses

REMINDER-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

> 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***