OCCATS August Morning Hike and Breakfast

Bring water, comfortable lightweight hiking shoes, sunscreen, and hat (hiking poles may be helpful). We will start hiking at promptly 8:30 am and hope to be done before 10:00am to beat the heat. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 8:15AM! Meet in front of the Nature Center off the dirt parking lot. Look for the ladies with the name tags.

Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park nestled in the Anaheim Hills. A year-round stream meanders through the park. Consisting of three adjoining canyons, four miles of hiking trails traverse one of the few remaining areas of oak woodland and coastal sage scrub in our region. Native wildlife makes the canyon their home and is just waiting to be discovered. Also located on site is the John J. Collier Interpretive Center, a small museum with live animal and regional natural history exhibits.
The Nature Center is ideal for those who are just stepping into the wilderness for the first time or for those more experienced trekkers who are seeking a short hike. We will be doing the 2.1 mile loop. It will be a moderate hike, but should only take about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Parking Details:

• Limited Parking Lot: The nature center has a small dirt parking lot with limited spaces.
• Street Parking: Parking is also available on the sides of Walnut Canyon Road in designated areas.

We will then go to breakfast together at Flappy Jack's Pancake House at 2848 N. Santiago Blvd. Orange, CA 92867 (arriving at about 10:15am).
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 breakfast, 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.