Asst: Paul Carlton.
H C E T
May 19 Wed
Orange County
O: Santa Rosa
Plateau: A special preserve that is splendid
in the spring with lots of wildflowers. 9-10 mi, 700’
gain. Meet 8:00 am N Orange County rideshare pt, or
9:00 am at the entrance to the Plateau’s visitor
center. Small donation. Bring 2 qts water, lunch,
lugsoles. Ldr: Lynda Armbruster. Asst: Patti Barnes.
HCE
May 22 Sat Sierra Sage of S
OC, SAMTF
O: Lion
Canyon Waterfall: 10 mi rt, 1500’ gain along
the Chiquito trail from the Candy Store to Lion Cyn
waterfall. During this hike, a member of the SAMTF will
explain the urgent need to “Keep the Forest Wild”, and
the program of the SAMTF to accomplish this goal. Meet
9:00 am at SOC rideshare pt. Bring 2 qts water, lunch,
lugsoles, hat. FSP reqd at trailhead. Ldr: Chet
Stipe. Asst: Dave Taylor.
H C E
May 26 Wed Orange County
O: Talbert
Regional Park: Hike along the Santa Ana
River thru Talbert Nature Preserve and Regional Park, up
to 10 mi, (to beach and return), 100’ gain. We will
cross 6 separate and distinct plant group zones. Meet
9:00 am at the entrance to Fairview Park, on the W side
of Placentia Av, S of Adams St in Costa Mesa. Bring
water, lunch. Ldr: Keats Hayden. Asst: Gordon
Lindberg.
H C E
May 29 Sat Sierra Sage of S
Orange Co
O: Caspers
Wilderness Park, East Ridge: Slower paced 7
mi, 600’ gain. Meet 8:30 am at S OC rideshare pt.
Bring 2 qts water, lugsoles, hat. $4 car fee at Park
entrance. Rain/recent rain cancels. Ldr: John Kaiser.
Asst: Bob Hansen.
H C E
May 29-31
Sat-Mon Sierra Sage of S Orange Co
O: MT San
Jacinto Backpack: 5 mi, 1600’ gain. Depart
Sat 9:30 am Humber Park, Idyllwild to Laws Camp. Return
Sun 3 pm. Optional day hikes to Tahquitz and San
Jacinto peaks, Pacific Coast Trail section. History,
geology, flora, fauna and preservation of area
discussed. No beginners. All campers self-supporting.
Leader provides permit, water filters, dining fly,
shovel. FSP reqd at trailhead. Send $15, SASE to
leader for maps, car pool info. Ldr: Bruce Boydston.
Asst: Ron Barbour.
H C E
Jun 02 wed Orange County, SAMTF
O: Lion Cyn
Falls: A beautiful hike from Blue Jay
Campground down a mostly wooded trail to the falls for
lunch. 9 mi, 1000’ gain. Meet 8:30 am S Orange County
rideshare pt with 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Long
pants, long-sleeved shirt advised for possible poison
oak. Ldr: Bill Gray. Asst: Pita Landesman.
H C E
Jun 05 Sat Sierra Sage of S
OC, Friends of the Foothills, Easy Hikers
O: Donna
O’Neill Land Conservancy: Easy walk, 1.5 mi
rt. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and dramatic spring
wildflowers on this slow-paced nearly level walk. Meet
8:30 am at SOC rideshare pt. A member of FOF will
explain the need to preserve this ecological hot spot.
Bring water, hat, sunscreen. Donation of $3 to support
the work of the DOLC. Rain cancels. Ldr: Brittany
McKee. Asst: Paul Carlton.
W C E
Jun 09 Wed Orange County
O: Weir-Rifle
Range Cyns: A new hike in this Preserve, 6
mi rt, 1500’ gain/loss. Meet 8:30 am in Irvine Regional
Park parking lot 3(NE corner). Parking fee. Bring
water, lunch, lugsoles. Ldr: Andy Beall.
H E
Jun 12 Sat Sierra Sage of S
Orange Co
O: Bike Ride,
Aliso Creek Bikeway: 26 mi rt, 900’ gain.
Scenic paved route to Cook’s Corner, includes wooded
creekside and a natural history museum. Meet 9:00 am,
Aliso/Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. From Alicia Pkwy in
Laguna Niguel, exit AWMA Rd to prkg lot ($2 fee). Bring
lunch (or buy), water, sunscreen, tube repair/spare.
Helmet reqd. Rain cancels. Ldr: Dave Taylor. Asst:
Chet Stipe. F E
Jun 12-13
Sat-Sun Orange County, Santa Ana Mtns TF,
Trails
O: Joplin
Trail--Trail Maintenance: Honor NATIONAL
TRAILS DAY and help repair this trail in the Santa Ana
Mtns. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots and food for
overnight carcamp nearby. Most tools furnished by
USFS. Meet 7:00 am N OC or S OC rideshare pts. Ldr:
Allyn Cooksey. Asst: Denny Bean.
H C T
Jun 13 Sun Orange County
O: Coyote
Hills Conservation Brunch Hike: Join us for
an easy 5 mi rt 500’ gain loop hike to view the last
remaining undeveloped wilderness near Fullerton. The
oil company owning the land wants to build 750 houses on
500 acres, home to gnatcatchers and other endangered
species. Meet 9:00 am Laguna Lake Equestrian Center (on
Lakeview Dr off Euclid North of Rosecrans). Bring water
and brunch item to share with 4. Bring $5 donation for
conservation fund. Heavy rain cancels. Ldr: Chuck
Buck. Asst: Bernie Lipman.
H C E
Jun 13 Sun Sierra Sage of S
OC, Easy Hikers
O: Caspers
Wilderness Park, West Ridge Loop: A “Mike’s
Hike” 4 mi rt, 400’ gain. Enjoy views of Saddleback,
Coto, etc from West Ridge, and return thru cathedral
groves of Oak trees. Meet 7:30 am Bell Cyn prkg lot at
the far N end of Bell Cyn Rd, Caspers Park. Bring
water, hat or cap, sun screen, lugsoles, $ for park
fee. Rain/recent rain cancels. Ldr: Mike
Sappingfield. Asst: John Kaiser.
W C E
Jun 16 Wed Orange County
O: Crystal
Cove State Park,--El Moro Cyn: Enjoy the
ocean views and cooling breezes on a 9 mi, 800’ gain
hike. Meet 8:00 am at the Park parking lot, E of PCH.
Parking fee. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Ldr:
Lynda Armbruster. Asst: Bruce Hemphill.
H C
Jun 23 Wed Orange County
O: Whiting
Ranch Wilderness Park: Hike a loop, first to
the red rocks, then on to 4 Corners and back by the
water tank in this shady county park. 7 mi, 600’ gain.
Meet 9:00 am at Portola Pkwy –Market St entrance to the
Park with dbl water, lunch lugsoles. Ldr: Bernie
Jaroslow. Asst: Sid Alpert.
H C
Jun 26 Sat Sierra Sage of S
Orange Co
O: Bike Ride,
Laguna Niguel to Capistrano and Beaches: 23
mi paved loop, 700’ gain, moderate pace. A scenic paved
loop ride thru San Juan Capistrano Historic District,
Dana Harbor, and 3 Beach Parks. Meet 9:00 am Chapparosa
Park (from Golden Lantern in Laguna Niguel, exit
Chapparosa Dr to baseball parking). Bring water, lunch,
tube repair/spare. Helmet reqd. Rain cancels. Ldr:
Dave Taylor. Asst: Chet Stipe.
F E
Jun 30 Wed Orange County
O: End-of Season Hike and
Potluck: Meet 9:30 am at Santiago Oaks Regional Park
for a 4 mi, 700’ gain hike to Robbers Pk. The Park is
off Santiago Cyn Rd, on Windes Dr in Orange (parking
fee). Bring water, lugsoles for the hike. Bring a
lunch dish for 4-6 to share for the potluck lunch, plus
your own plate, utensils, drink. Ldr: Bruce Hemphill.
Asst: Pita Landesman. H C E