May Hike & Lunch at Buck Gully Reserve (NPB) & Mendocino Farms (Fashion Island)

Bring water, comfortable lightweight hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat as appropriate.
We will meet at 8:45am at the Buck Gully Reserve trailhead (872 Poppy Ave, Corona Del Mar). Park on/near Poppy and 5th street (neighborhood parking). We will start our hike promptly at 9:00am so allow yourself the time to park and find us.

Buck Gully Reserve is a natural, coastal canyon in the City of Newport Beach. The canyon is bounded by urbanized areas, including single-family residences, roadways, and the Pelican Hills Golf Course. The watershed draining into Buck Gully encompasses approximately 1,200 acres and includes portions of the San Joaquin foothills. Here's a link to a Youtube video that you may find informational. Here's another good video to watch. Difficulty level: Easy; No dogs allowed.

Immediately following the hike (probably about 11:15), we will be having lunch at Mendocino Farms @ 849 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach in Fashion Island (hopefully out on the patio). Park in the parking structure between Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. It's right across from Bloomingdales.

For questions about the hike, contact our park ranger who is leading the hike, Candi Hubert (candi.hubert@gmail.com).
If you are only coming to the lunch, RSVP to Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com.

Disclaimer Note: Hiking is a fun way to get to know other ladies in our group. Getting outdoors is healthy and rewarding, but there are certain risks including, but are not limited to: trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, 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 event. Remember, we are not a hiking group. We are a travel group of ladies 50+ that also love to hike the outdoors. You acknowledge that we are not professional hikers and that you assume responsibility for yourself and your safety.