What we’re about
Welcome! We are the Orange County Sierrans Section of the National Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Our schedule includes Hiking, Backpacking, hikes for Conservation, special Newcomer events, BBQ’s, State Parks camping/hiking, winter sports activities, ski trips, bus trips and Adventure Travel. We are open to people of all ages and marital, ethnic status. Our events are led by qualified leaders who have been through extensive leadership training before they receive their leadership rating. Orange County Sierrans may sponsor local events as well as international and out of state events, so we are a little more than a local organization. We are backed by the 40,000 member Angeles Chapter and the 650,000 member National Sierra Club. The Angeles Chapter boundaries are from Santa Clarita to San Clemente, from the ocean to the foothills. The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental grassroots organization in the nation. The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by the famous naturalist, John Muir. Not only was this guy America’s best known voice from the wilderness and a most effective conservation leader but he was a fearless mountaineer taking enormous risks climbing in the High Sierra, solo travel on crevassed glaciers and exploring Alaska in a little canoe. We have a long tradition of outdoor activities, so come join us. You might even want to become a member of the Sierra Club and know you are helping to save our remaining wild places. “Explore, Enjoy and Protect.”
Keep it safe out there and visit our website: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
Angeles Chapter Website: http://angeles.sierraclub.org
Angeles Chapter list of Activities: http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/activities
Liability Waivers
In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you must sign a liability waiver.
Please RSVP on our website for the event of your choice, sign the waiver in advance: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
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SIERRA CLUB MISSION STATEMENT:
The purposes of the Sierra Club are To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.Thank you everyone who joins us on all these outings we offer during the year. The hikes are free, but it takes hundreds of volunteer hours to organize and thousands of dollars to run the Sierra Club, the Angeles Chapter and your local Orange County Sierrans Section.
We know you share these same values and getting Outdoors is the wellspring of life.
Even this Meet up Site costs us a few hundred dollars per year.
Please consider joining the Sierra Club today.
Thank you all so much!
May is National Wetlands Month. Join us at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve May 18. - O: CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK GRAND MORO LOOP HIKE FROM THE TOPCrystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast Wilderness - Ridge Park Trailhead, Newport beach, CA
Moderate paced, 9.7-mile r/t, about 1100 ft gain.Enjoy sunset views of Catalina and the Pacific coast as we descend and ascend ridges.We will be enjoying the full perimeter loop that this park has to offer. Going from No Name Ridge. Past Moro station & campground. Onto Moro Ridge. Returning on Bommer Ridge. Longer stops at Moro station & Lower Moro Ridge Campground.
Meet in front of restrooms at Coastal Peak Park near Corner of East Coastal Peak and Ridge Park Road, Newport Coast.
Bring snacks, flashlight, hiking boots, 2 quarts water, and $$ for optional dinner,
Basic directions: take Newport Coast DR., to Ridge Park RD., follow it to Coastal Peak Park, turn right on to E. Coastal Peak, park in the parking lot or on the street.20403 East Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA.
Level: Moderate(Moderate)Liability Waiver / Participation Agreement
At the hike, you will be asked to sign the Sierra Club waiver to participate.
Or go to:https://www.sierraclub.org/angeles/orange-county-sierrans RSVP and sign waiver on line. sign-in Crystal Cove 5-25dog policy
State & County policy on dogs: Dogs are prohibited from backcountry trails and the beaches for the following reasons:1.To Protect Park Resources
-Dogs are predators by nature, and their presence or lingering scent will disturb and frighten wildlife nearby. Dogs can transmit diseases and parasites to native animals. Dogs that run loose or become lost often harass or kill park wildlife.
2.For the Safety and Enjoyment of Others
– Some people are intimidated by dogs, even friendly ones. Dogs reduce the amount of wildlife that hikers are likely to see. Also, dog waste along trails and on the beach is a nuisance to encounter and may contaminate the local water supply.
3.To Prevent Problems for You and Your Dog
– Dogs in wild areas can be bitten by rattlesnakes or other wildlife they happen to startle. Dogs frequently pick up ticks and are sometimes injured by toxic or thorny plants. If your dog comes in contact with poison oak, it can easily transfer the irritating oil to your skin. An unleashed dog can suffer painful or sometimes fatal falls. Park regulations, common courtesy, and good judgment all require that you take special care when bringing your pet to a natural area.
