2026-June: Crystal Cove at Sunset-Unusual route/Levels 2 to 3
Details
Meeting at 6 PM
It'll be 3 to 6+ miles, about 700+ ft gain/loss.
The route will be updated the morning of the hike.
We will meet at the Pacific Ridge Trailhead.
Expect a good workout. Meet some amazing people. Embrace the beauty around us!
Meet a new friend, support each other and let's have an awesome workout!
This hike is intended for hikers with intermediate to advance (moderate to fast paces) experience levels that are looking to share similar paced workout. Please do not hike alone!
General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 to 3 Moderate to Fast/Advance/Runners for distance, elevation and speed; Click RATING TABLE **to read more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**
WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks. Dress layers clothes, hiking sticks if needed and hiking shoes with traction and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
Route: We start at the Ridge Park entrance in Newport Coast at the top of the hills street parking and go on unusual route (includes these trails: Rattlesnake, Redtails, Elevator or Laurel and Willow canyons and may be Lizard Trail, etc.)
**http://www.crystalcovestatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/crystal-cove-map-handout-8-28-18-color.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 trailhead.
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, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions 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***