New Year's Hike with Tech Friends

☀️ Kick off your new year with some fresh air, and great company.
Join us for an easy, beginner-friendly hike along Aliso Summit Trail in Laguna Niguel, where panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding hills set the perfect backdrop for a casual, outdoor tech meetup!

Whether you’re an engineer, designer, product manager, or involved in the tech industry, this is your chance to get outdoors and connect with like-minded folks in a relaxed environment. Following the hike we will go to a local food court for lunch.

What to Expect:

• 🌿Hike: 3 mile out-and-back route with mild hills
• 🅿️Parking: Free parking is available at the trailhead with overflow parking in nearby neighborhood. Arrive early to get settled and meet the group. See photos for directions.
• 💬Tech-Infused Chat: Connect with like-minded people in the tech community.
• 🍴Post-Hike Lunch: After we wrap up, we’ll head over to a local food court for lunch

Details:

• ⛰️Meet-up Spot: Meet at the trailhead, you will drive up a big hill to get there.
• 📍Google Maps: Aliso Summit Trail
• 😎 What to Bring: Comfortable hiking gear, water, sunscreen, and a hat
• 🕒 Start Time: 10:00 AM sharp. Arrive a bit early to park, and say hello
• Duration: around 1 hour of hiking, plus extra time for mingling, photos, and water breaks
• 🌤️Trail Info: Around 3 miles total. Starting at the top of the trail and keeping it beginner-friendly by not doing the entire trail.
• 🐶 Note: Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this trail

Whether you’re new to tech, new to hiking, or just looking for a relaxing Saturday morning outdoors, we’d love to have you join us! Let’s kick off the new year with some new friends and enjoy the best of OC’s natural beauty, see you on the trail!