• 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***

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Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT2025-July/Aug: NorCal/OR: River Rafting-Lakes-National & State Parks/Levels 2 Up
Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, CA
***HikingOC Summer Repeating Trip to NorCal and Oregon: American River Rafting, Lake Tahoe, Waterfalls, Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake National Parks, Portland, Salem, Mt Hood, Mt Shasta, NorCal Coast Landmarks, Redwoods State Parks/National Park, Napa Valley, Sacramento, etc.!***

Schedule: July 19 to August 3/5, 2025 breaking into 4 different parts!
3 days/2 nights, 6 days/5 nights, 4 days/3 nights or the whole trip 18 days/17 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

TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION

> > > Plan lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking, $250/part or $700 the whole trip for coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit, the whole trip or $60/day). Contact the host directly to get info***
> > > Estimate trip cost:
Including lodging double occupancy, transportation\, coordinating fee, but not including airfares, food, tours, permits (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on expenses)
Whole trip for 18 days/17 nights
Part 1: 6 days/5 nights for $800+
Part 1-1: 3 days/2 nights-July 19-21, 2025 for $400+
Part 1-2: 3 days/3 nights-July 22-24, 2025
> > > Advance deposit is $700 (non-refundable) and due by April 6, 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:

Airfares: $220+ RT (SW from LGB/ONT/SAN to SMF and from MFR (Medford, OR) back)

Most meals

Optional activities

River Rafting: $145+
Allow $300+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts

Part 2: Oregon: Portland/Salem/Mt Hood Waterfalls/Mountains https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561961/
Part 3: NorCal: Mt Shasta/Coast/Redwood Parks/Napa Valley/Sac https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307119933/

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

Hiking Itinerary: depends on weather conditions
We will be driving and hiking about 5 to 10+ miles/day depends on the group.
Part 1:
Day 1 Sat July 19: Arrive Sacramento (SMF from LGB/ONT/SAN), then driving to American River for Rafting (half day tour $139/person) https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306114186/
Days 2-3 Sun-Mon July 20-21: Lake Tahoe 
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309046439/
Day 4: Tues July 22 Lassen Volcanic NP/Burney Falls State Park
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309046828/
Days 5-6: Wed July 23 & Thurs July 24: Crater Lake & Umpqua National Forest/Umpqua River highway waterfalls along the way: Watson, Clearwater, Toketee Falls, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307170708/

Part 2: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561961/
Part 3: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307119933/

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
***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***
>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
12 attendees+7
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 9:15 AM PDTBolsa Chica Wetlands - Level 2
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA
Please join us for a nature walk at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This walk is suitable for strong beginners.

This walk is for humans. Dogs are not permitted in the wetlands preserve.

This is not the beach walk.

## Key Info:
## Meet and Greet at 9:15 AM.
## Parking can be challenging at times. Arrive early in case you have to wait for a space to open up.
## Hike Briefing at 9:25 AM.
## The hike departs promptly at 9:30 AM.
## If you arrive late or otherwise choose to do this walk on your own, just follow the directions detailed below. And bring a friend!

Length: This hike/walk is about 4 miles.
Difficulty: This walk is mostly flat, with one small staircase.
Pace: Leisurely (about 25 minutes/mile, with stops).

Description: From the parking area we will walk across the foot bridge to walk along and around several small inner bays. There are nesting grounds for water birds, and breeding grounds for sharks along the way. We may stop briefly at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive center to see some of their wildlife displays and then make our way back to our starting point.

Facilities: There are no restrooms at the start of this hike. There are nice restrooms available at the Interpretive Center, the mid-hike turn-around point.

Sometimes we may see some wildlife: quail, hawks, roadrunners, bunny wabbits, and if we are very lucky, maybe a snake or a tarantula.

Rating: Level 2 - Click here for hike RATING TABLE

Parking: There is a free parking lot at the starting point. The lot fills up at times, so arrive early in case you have to wait until someone leaves. Google Maps GPS Address: 18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, or CLICK HERE. The lead photo in this post shows the parking lot entrance from northbound CA-1 (PCH).

What to bring: Water and snacks, sunglasses, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, maybe a hat or umbrella for sun protection, a happy attitude and a big smile!

About HikingOC

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.
8 attendees+3
Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT2025-July/Aug: Part 3-NorCal: Mt Shasta/Coast/Redwood Parks/Napa Valley/Level 2
Portland International Airport , Portland , CA
Part 3: of HikingOC Summer Repeating Trip to NorCal and Oregon: American River Rafting, Lake Tahoe, Waterfalls, Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake National Parks, Portland, Salem, Mt Hood, Mt Shasta, NorCal Coast Landmarks, Redwoods State Parks/National Park, Napa Valley, Sacramento, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561839/

Schedule: July 29/30 to August 3/5, 2025 (5D/5N or 7D/7N)

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: Level 2: Moderate 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
> > > Plan lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking, $250/person (full trip 5 days) or $60/day/person coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info***
> > > Estimate trip cost: $1K+ for 5 days/5 nights including lodging double occupancy, transportation, entrance fees to National Parks, coordinating fee, but not including airfare the way back, food, tours, permits (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses)
> > > Advance deposit is estimated trip cost (non-refundable) and due April 15, 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:

Airfares: $49+ one way LAX to PDX or $120+ from SNA

Most meals

Optional activities
Allow $250+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts

Hiking Itinerary: depends on weather conditions
We will be driving and hiking about 3 to 10 miles/day depends on the group.
Day 1: July 30 Mt Shasta/McCloud Falls/Scenic Highway 299 https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309968315/
Day 2: July 31 Redwoods National Park and State Park https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309998221/
Days 3 & 4: Aug 1 & 2: State Redwoods (Jurassic Park Movie) and Humboldt SP https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309998469/
Days 5 & 6: Aug 3 & 4: Napa Valley and Sacramento
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/310000458/

Previous trip: 2023
Day 2: Sunday July 9 Muir Woods NM, Point Reyes NS, Glass Beach, Avenue of the Giants-Humboldt Redwoods SP
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/294586442/
Day 3: Monday July 10 Redwoods SP/NP (Prairie Creek Redwoods (Jurassic Park movie scenery), Burney Falls SP, Lassen Volcanic NP
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/294586473/

>>>WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike,hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

>>>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
***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***
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 2:30 PM PDT2025-July: Part 3/Day 1-NorCal: Mt Shasta/McCloud Falls/Scenic Hwy 299/Level 2
Needs location
Day 1 of HikingOC NorCal: Mt Shasta and Redwoods Parks Summer Repeating Trip with Mountains and Waterfalls/5D/4N https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307119933/
It's also Part 3 of HikingOC Repeating Summer Trip to: NorCal and Oregon: American River Rafting, Lake Tahoe Waterfalls, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake, Portland, Salem, Mt Hood, Mt Shasta, Coast Landmarks, Redwoods State Parks/National Parks, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561839/

Today we will visit and hike Mt Shasta (Green Buttes Ridge Trail), McCloud Falls and Scenic Highway 299 landmarks.

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: Level 2: Moderate for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Hiking Itinerary: depends on weather conditions
We will be driving and hiking about 3-7+ miles/day depends on the group.

>>>WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

>>>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
***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***
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
5 attendees
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