Crystal Cove Conditioning Hike Beach Stairs & Ramps/level 2

Meet: at the furthest restroom north below the P1 parking area (see photo).

Hike Stats
Distance: 7+ miles total, do as much or as little as you like
Elevation Gain: minimal, approx 500 ft
Hike Time: 3-4 hours, depending on group pace
Difficulty: Moderate due to sand
Trail Condition: Sand, optional stairs and paved ramps
Hike Type: out and back
General Rating: Level 2 Click the hike RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Bring: Water, snack, hat etc. Shoes optional on the sand, but needed for crossing over rocks.

About The Hike: We'll begin from the restroom meeting area and head down to the beach. This hike takes us along the shore at a moderate pace. For a cardio push, there is the opportunity to ascend and descend each parking access ramp/stairs along the bluff. Tide will be advancing, but with a steady pace we should have time to walk the length of the beach and back. If not, we'll head up a ramp and finish the hike along the walking path. Total length of this hike is approximately 8 miles. This hike allows you to do as much or as little as you like in terms of distance and conditioning.
>>>Directions for free parking: (see photo) From Pacific Coast Hwy turn towards ocean on Cameo Shores Rd. Walk along Pacific Coast Hwy past Pelican Point Dr there is a trail (near bus stop) leading into the park
>>>Directions for pay parking ($15 or state pass): ( see photo) Enter at Pacific Coast Hwy & Newport Coast Drive. Past the kiosk turn right. Pass by the 1st parking lot on the left. Keep going north until the road dead ends at parking lot P1 ( the furthest north lot). Park and continue walking north on paved trail to the bathrooms, our meeting place.
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