2025-August: Top of the World/Meadows/Caves-Car Wreck/Mathis, etc./Levels 2 or 3

A rare post for this route! Please make sure to read the trailhead info and come to a correct spot.

Meet Time and Location: 6:45 AM at 28911 Sommet Du Monde, Laguna Beach

General Rating/Difficulty: **Levels 2 or 3 Moderate or strenuous for distance, elevation, and pace. Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**

Length: Est. 4 to 9 miles 1000+ ft gain/loss – about 2- 3 hours.
Park Map: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-12/Aliso%20and%20Wood%20Map%20Updated%2021.07.12.pdf

Please note: Hikers will join the organizer for a workout; there is no leader or sweeper on this hike

Past times photos:
May, 2024
Sept 4, 2020: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/31049197/492277587/
Dec, 20 2014: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/

Description:
We will begin from Top of the World, take some cars to Old Top of the World trailhead. The hike down Meadow trail, coming back up right away Sheep Run (used to have the name Mentally Sensitive), a steep workout, then coming back Meadow, to Cave Rock, to Dripping Cave, coming up Car wreck or Mathis, back to Top of the World.

DRIVING DIRECTION:
In Laguna Beach turn inland on Park Ave from Pacific Coast Hwy. Alta Laguna Park
3299 Alta Laguna Blvd · Laguna Beach, CA.
Parking is on the street or in Alta Laguna Park parking. We meet nearby the restrooms.
https://goo.gl/maps/ysKkasiqL2j549QZA

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
*****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.