- 200-Colinas Bluff with Ocean View option, 5-7 miles, 9:00 AM30211 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA
COLINAS BLUFF - to Big Hill and back with option to extend to the ocean view, 5-7 Mi, 2.5-3 HRS, 9:00 AM
REPEATS
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTHPeppertree option to the Rock Snake
MEET: 30211 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(Marina Hills Drive and Golden Lantern)
ADULTS, TEENS, DOG FRIENDLY
DIRECT MESSAGE ON THE MEETUP SITE IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE, WE'LL WAIT 10 MINUTES or whatever :) I ALWAYS CHECK THE MEETUP SITE BEFORE WE START THE HIKE :)PARK IN LAGUNA HEIGHTS MARKETPLACE PARKING LOT, MEET AT STARBUCKS AND WE'LL WALK TO THE TRAILHEAD TOGETHER.
The hike is 2 to 3 hours, (750-1000 feet elevation gain) Group's Choice.
On the Bluff Trail, the first 2 miles~ish the trail has slight gain and is alongside residential. It's a beautiful dirt trail with epic views of the surrounding area, Santiago Peak and I-5 (lol). We’ll go to the BIG HILL and perhaps extend to the ocean view, out and back.
PLEASE BRING:
- 1-2 LITERS OF WATER
- HAT AND SUNSCREEN
- WEAR SHOES OR BOOTS WITH GOOD TREADColinas Bluff Trail (Ridge)
Jeff Hester of SocCalHiker has a great review:
https://socalhiker.net/hiking-colinas-bluff-trail/Colinas Bluff Trail (Ridge) - AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/colinas-ridge-trailLaguna Heights Marketplace (Meet at Starbucks!)
https://www.facebook.com/LagunaHeightsMarketplace/ - 201-San Juan Creek Trail to Doho Cafe Doheny Beach, Apprx 8 Miles, 9:00 AM31722 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
SAN JUAN CREEK TRAIL to Doho Cafe Doheny Beach, apprx 8 Miles, 9AM
MEET AND PARK AT LOT BY BRAVO BURGER
31722 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675STROLLER AND DOG FRIENDLY. Perfect long walk after any rain.
SEE THE GO-PRO VIDEO LINK BELOW - it's the entire trail.
This is a good long walk with plenty of nature in the creek bed and at the halfway point. Doho Cafe at Doheny Beach is extra special, Signature SoCal! We’ll take time to rest and get coffee and a snack.
We will enter the San Juan Creek Trail at Calle Arroyo and Via Caminata. If you look at a google map you can start there and trace your way through. It runs parallel to I-5 and eventually goes under I-5, under Camino Capistrano and the railroad tracks, then passed Descanso Veterans Park. There's a bridge crossing, then we continue on San Juan Creek trail next to the Trabuco River Bed all the way to Doheny State Park. From the starting point to the beach is approximately 4 Miles. Total out and back trail walk is approximately 8 Miles.
See this link, I'm using as a guide. We are starting near this trail endpoint.
Orange County Bicycle Coalition - San Juan Creek
See YouTube video starting from different places, but good highlights:
Feature image from OC Register.com
- 202-Woods End Trail to Barbara's Lake, 6 Miles, 9:00 AM / Adults & TeensHummingbird Park, Aliso Viejo, CA
WOODS END TRAIL TO BARBARA'S LAKE LOOP, 9AM
Meet next to Hummingbird Park - PARK ON HUMMINGBIRD LANE
21933 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656APPRX 6 MILES, 600-700' elevation gain - good for Adults and Teens, perhaps some younger children with previous hiking experience.
Sorry, no dogs aloud on this trail.
Park on HUMMINGBIRD LANE next to the Park, right off Aliso Creek Road, then we'll walk together to the trailhead, which is very close at Aliso Creek and El Toro Road. There's a very clean port-a-potty at Hummingbird Park if needed before we hit the trail.
DIRECT MESSAGE ON THE MEETUP SITE IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE, WE'LL WAIT 10 MINUTES or whatever. I ALWAYS CHECK THE MEETUP SITE BEFORE WE START THE HIKE :)
OUR ROUTE: Starting from Woods End Trailhead
Map Link Wood Ends Trail
Woods End Trail:
- to Ridge Top Trail
- to Edison Trail
- to Gravel Trail
- to Canyon Trail (passed water tank to the left)
- to Black Jack Trail ( short link between the Canyon & Ridgecrest trails)
- to Ridgecrest Trail
- to Woods End Trail (completes the loop of the lollipop)Great views and we'll pass by Barbara's Lake!
The first 1/2 mile gain is approximately 300 feet and is a bit rocky at times, however it's a pretty wide trail that intermittently smooths out and gets rocky again, smooth, rocky, smooth, rocky :) The transition to Canyon trail takes us back down into a canyon and is mostly flat, however beautiful, with some trees and other foliage. Once at Black Jack Trail it is steep uphill for about 1/4 mile or less - views from the point are spectacular. From there we connect back to Woods End Trailhead.
HIKERS CHECKLIST
- WATER AND SNACKS
- WEAR SHOES OR BOOTS WITH GOOD TREAD
- HAT AND SUNSCREEN RecommendedFeatured photo from the Laguna Canyon Foundation
- 203-Salt Creek Trail FLIP! Start @ Ritz Carlton, 5-6 Mi, Asphalt Trail, 5:30PMSalt Creek Beach Parking, Dana Point, CA
SALT CREEK TRAIL from the Park Near Ritz Carlton, 5-6 Miles RT, 9:00 AM
PARKING LOT, 33333 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629*** ALL ASPHALT TRAIL - STROLLER FRIENDLY :) ! ***
DIRECT MESSAGE ON THE MEETUP SITE IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE, WE'LL WAIT 10 MINUTES or whatever :) I ALWAYS CHECK THE MEETUP SITE BEFORE WE START THE HIKE :)
This is a 5-6 mile Out and Back hike on the paved Salt Creek trail from Salt Creek Beach Park to the new Antonia's restaurant in Clubhouse Plaza, Laguna Niguel. It's a FLIP from what we have previously done.
PARKING
SALT CREEK BEACH PARKING LOT has $1/hr parking (free for those with an OC County Parks and Beaches annual pass). Make sure you place the parking receipt on your dashboard before starting the hike. We will meet in the parking lot near the parking kiosk and the restroom.
PLEASE BRING:
- 1-2 Liters of Water
- Shoes or hiking boots with good tread
- Headlamp or Flashlight recommendedFeature photo from Fun OC parks:
https://funorangecountyparks.com/salt-creek-trail.html - 205-Shady Canyon Trail, Stroller & Dog Friendly, Aprx 5-6 Miles, 4PMQuail Hill Community Center, Irvine, CA
SHADY CANYON TRAIL - Stroller & Dog Friendly, Aprx 5-6 Miles, 4PM
MEET AT QUAIL HILL COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT
39 Shady Canyon Dr · Irvine, CA*** NOTE earlier start time :) ! ***
Meet near the community center steps.DIRECT MESSAGE ON THE MEETUP SITE IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE, WE'LL WAIT 10 MINUTES or whatever :) I ALWAYS CHECK THE MEETUP SITE BEFORE WE START THE HIKE :)
This is an out and back so turning point is optional, however we usually go about 5 -6 miles total. I have a wagon to assist in bringing smaller children (or small dogs, lol) the entire distance.
Shady Canyon is a popular, scenic and slightly hilly trail filled with beautiful views, meadows, wildlife and charming bridges (some residential). The trail is part of Irvine Ranch, and meanders through the Quail Hill Preserve.
I'D LIKE TO WALK FROM THE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT TO BOMMER CANYON TRAILHEAD or TURTLE ROCK PARK, GROUP'S CHOICE, approximately 2-2 1/2 hours. There are restrooms at Turtle Rock Park Nature Center and at Bommer Trailhead.
HIKER'S CHECKLIST:
- 1-2 Liters of Water
- Wear shoes or hiking boots with good tread
- Hat and Bug Repellent recommendedTrail Link
https://www.traillink.com/trail/shady-canyon-trail/Feature photo from JACQUELINE THOMPSON GROUP
- 206-Colinas Bluff with Ocean View option, 5-7 miles, 9:00 AM30211 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA
COLINAS BLUFF - to Big Hill and back with option to extend to the ocean view, 5-7 Mi, 2.5-3 HRS, 9:00 AM
REPEATS
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTHPeppertree option to the Rock Snake
MEET: 30211 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(Marina Hills Drive and Golden Lantern)
ADULTS, TEENS, DOG FRIENDLY
DIRECT MESSAGE ON THE MEETUP SITE IF YOU'RE RUNNING LATE, WE'LL WAIT 10 MINUTES or whatever :) I ALWAYS CHECK THE MEETUP SITE BEFORE WE START THE HIKE :)PARK IN LAGUNA HEIGHTS MARKETPLACE PARKING LOT, MEET AT STARBUCKS AND WE'LL WALK TO THE TRAILHEAD TOGETHER.
The hike is 2 to 3 hours, (750-1000 feet elevation gain) Group's Choice.
On the Bluff Trail, the first 2 miles~ish the trail has slight gain and is alongside residential. It's a beautiful dirt trail with epic views of the surrounding area, Santiago Peak and I-5 (lol). We’ll go to the BIG HILL and perhaps extend to the ocean view, out and back.
PLEASE BRING:
- 1-2 LITERS OF WATER
- HAT AND SUNSCREEN
- WEAR SHOES OR BOOTS WITH GOOD TREADColinas Bluff Trail (Ridge)
Jeff Hester of SocCalHiker has a great review:
https://socalhiker.net/hiking-colinas-bluff-trail/Colinas Bluff Trail (Ridge) - AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/colinas-ridge-trailLaguna Heights Marketplace (Meet at Starbucks!)
https://www.facebook.com/LagunaHeightsMarketplace/ - TBD Soon! - Working on May ScheduleNeeds location
TBD Soon! - Working on May Schedule
Please enjoy reviewing this extra special children's book by Charles Schulz.
Feature image by Charles Schulz from his book “Snoopy and Woodstock’s Great Adventure”
Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Beagle Scouts are going on a photo hike to Point Lobos. But Point Lobos is far away, and the hike involves treacherous tall grass…and maybe even queen snakes! Good grief. At least Harriet packed the angel food cake with seven-minute frosting!
- TBD Soon! - Working on May ScheduleNeeds location
TBD Soon! - Working on May Schedule
Please enjoy reviewing this extra special children's book by Charles Schulz.
Feature image by Charles Schulz from his book “Snoopy and Woodstock’s Great Adventure”
Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Beagle Scouts are going on a photo hike to Point Lobos. But Point Lobos is far away, and the hike involves treacherous tall grass…and maybe even queen snakes! Good grief. At least Harriet packed the angel food cake with seven-minute frosting!