"Newport to Laguna" Mod./Inter. 8-10 mi.

Join us for a hike from Crystal Cove Ridge Park in Newport Beach to Boat Canyon Lookout in Laguna Beach.
We will start our hike on Bommer Ridge and take it to Boat Canyon and go south towards the beach and take a short break at the Boat Canyon Lookout and regroup there.
From the view point we will backtrack to Old Emerald and down to Emerald Cyn. and up Emerald trail to Bommer Ridge and back to trail head at Ridge Park.
You will have the option to not go to Boat Canyon Lookout and turn around at the Old Emerald trail for a 8 mi. Hike.

Go time: 7:am sharp
Distance: 8-10 mi.
Duration: 3.5-4 hrs.
Elev gain: 1,200-1,400 ft.
Difficulty: Mod.-Adv.

Disclaimer & Safety Notice: Not So Casual Hikes are challenging outings designed for hikers in strong shape who know their limits and show up prepared. Organizers are volunteers—not guides—and cannot be responsible for your pace, navigation, or safety. We hike at a steady pace, and the group may spread out. Please be prepared to navigate independently if you fall behind, though we’ll aim to check in at major junctions when possible.

Note: By signing up for this hike, you accept full responsibility for your fitness, gear, hydration, and navigation, and agree to hold harmless the Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and fellow participants for any accidents or injuries. Participation also means you agree to Meetup’s Terms of Service. Hiking carries inherent risks, including trip/fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak, ticks, snakes, coyotes, mountain lions, or other wildlife. Dress in layers and be prepared for sun exposure, heat, or marine layer conditions depending on the day.