298-Colinas Bluff, Laguna Niguel, Bring a Painted Rock, 6 Miles, 8:30 AM

COLINAS BLUFF - To Peppertree, Bring a Painted Rock (optional), 5-7 Mi, 8:30 AM

MEET: 30211 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(Marina Hills Drive and Golden Lantern)
MEET AT THE PATIO NEXT TO STARBUCKS
DOG FRIENDLY!

REPEATS
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, Three Route Choices, mix/alt:

• Peppertree to Rock Snake
• To Big Hill and Back
• Pass Big Hill to Ocean View and Back

The hike is 2.5 hours, (600-800 feet elevation gain). Three Alternatives are to the Big Hill, past the Big Hill to Ocean View or down to the Rock Snake on Peppertree.

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. Peppertree Alt at about mile 2 goes downhill, switchbacks then up a slightly steep dirt lot. To or past the Big Hill has an option to go around the Big Hill, hiker’s choice, we still can come back together within 10 minutes and proceed to Ocean View.

PLEASE BRING:

- 1-2 LITERS OF WATER
- HAT AND SUNSCREEN
- WEAR SHOES OR BOOTS WITH GOOD TREAD
- A Painted Rock if you desire :)

Colinas 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-trail

Laguna Heights Marketplace (Meet at Starbucks!)
https://www.facebook.com/LagunaHeightsMarketplace/

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