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Sierra Club Outings
Orange County Group
Print a checklist of items to take on your next
camping trip. Take a Hike...at Crystal Cove by Ron Schrantz and Jay Matchett
As the summer approaches we look forward to those lazy days of
summer and the endless miles of beach in Orange County. From north to south, the county
has outstanding beaches and wetlands—Bolsa Chica to San Clemente and the Dana Point
headlands, hiking and outdoor activities abound.
In the middle of our county’s magnificent coastline is Crystal Cove State Beach,
just a few miles north of Laguna Beach. This local state park is split by Pacific Coast
Highway with beach and tidepool walks on one side and hillside rambles on the other.
Because of its beautiful location, Crystal Cove almost became a luxury seaside resort; the Dept. of Parks & Recreation abandoned this plan after the Sierra Club and other local organizations rallied public opposition.
To get the big picture or just check out the tidepools, join us for series of scheduled
walks. For more info, call leaders Jay Matchett 714-730-7730; Bob Siebert 714-997-0190.
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Camping Checklist
| Daily Listing of Outings from October 14, 2009 through February 27, 2010 and beyond | ||
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| Oct 14 | Wed | Trabuco Pk (4604') |
| O: 14 mi, 3000' gain. Strenuous workout and bragging rights when you bag this Lower Peak. Leisurely lunch at the summit. Return via Main Divide trail past W Horsethief Trail. Meet 8 am at Cooks Corner NE parking area adjacent to Live Oak Cyn Rd. Bring 3 qts water, snacks, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ldr: Necia Bower. Asst: Sharon Kirk Sponsor: Orange County Group, Sierra Sage of S Orange Co,Orange County Sierra Singles | ||
| Oct 18 | Sun 8:00 am Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike | |
| O: [OCSS, OCG, PVSB] Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike: Easy paced, reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California. Meet 8:00 am every 3rd Sunday, Warner Ave parking lot (East corner of PCH and Warner next to trailer) Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots. Ldrs: Gail Roy, Donna Specht, Steve Bradford. | ||
| Oct 21 Canyon to Coast | Wed | Laguna Wilderness and Crystal Cove State Park |
| O: 7 mi, 800' gain. We'll start in Laguna Cyn at the Visitor's Ctr, go up through Laurel Cyn to Bommer Ridge, then down to Crystal Cove via Rattlesnake Trail. Great views. The bus on PCH will take us to downtown Laguna Beach, where a connection returns us to our starting point. Those who wish may hang out in Laguna awhile. NB: On the return it is necessary to cross Laguna Cyn Rd to get from the bus stop to the parking lot. Use appropriate caution. Meet 8:30 am Laguna Coast Wilderness Visitor's Ctr on Laguna Cyn Rd (from El Toro Rd turn L at Laguna Cyn intersection; parking lot is immediately on R). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, $3 parking, bus fare. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ldrs: Helen & Ed Maurer Sponsor: Orange County Group | ||
| Oct 24 | Sat | Santa Rosa Plateau |
| O:Join us for an 8 mi, 800' gain hike in the grasslands and oaklands of this beautiful preserve, including golden hills dotted with 100 year old Engelmann oaks. Meet 8 am North Orange County rideshare pt or 9 am Santa Rosa Preserve visitor's center (5 mi W of 15 Fwy on Clinton Keith Rd, Riverside). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, $ for Conservancy. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ldr: Julie Garner. Asst: Sharon Kirk Sponsor: Orange County Group, Orange County Sierra Singles | ||
| Oct 24 | Sat 7:15 am Irvine Regional Park | |
| O: Horseshoe Loop Trail: As an early morning kick-off to the International Day of Climate Action in Orange County , join us on this easy hike (3 miles, 250 feet gain) along the ridges overlooking Irvine Regional Park and ending at the Outdoor Education Center, site of the Day of Climate Action.. Meet at 7:15 am at the Miniature Train parking lot and park near the pony rides. Wear lug sole boots or tennis shoes with good tread. Bring water and sun protection. Park entrance fee: $5 per car. Please register for the Day of Climate Action at www.ocice.org and pay $10 registration fee. Fee includes lunch and all activities of the day. Ldrs: Gabriele Rau, Chuck Buck, Paul Carlton, Mike Sappingfield. | ||
| Oct 31 | Sat 10 am Little Hikers at Irvine Park | |
| O:[OCSS, OCG] A slow paced, 1 mi walk along the edge of Irvine Park, then optional excursions to the nature center, the zoo, the train, within the park. Supervised children welcome. Meet 9:30am North Orange County rideshare pt or 10am Irvine Park miniature railroad. Bring water, sturdy shoes, snack/lunch, $5 parking fee, money for excursions. Ldr: Julie Garner Asst: Carol Christiansen, Jay Matchett, Donna Specht. | ||
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| Nov 4 | Wed | Orange County/OCSSC |
| O: Aliso Peak : 6 mi, 600’ gain on a trail overlooking Aliso Creek and the ocean. Meet 9:00 am at the uphill intersection of Highlands and Ridgeview, Laguna Niguel. From Alicia Pkwy, just S of Aliso Ceek Rd, turn R onto Highlands, R onto Ridgeview. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Pita Landesman, Judy Mulry. | ||
| Nov 11 | Wed | Orange County/OCSS |
| O: Santiago Oaks/Irvine Park Loop: 6 mi, 400’ gain through Santiago Oaks Regional Park, over the dam, and around Irvine Park for lunch before we return. Meet 9:30 am at the E end of the Santiago Oaks parking lot (take Windes Dr N from Santiago Cyn Rd). Parking $3 exact change or OC Park pass. Bring water, lunch. Significant rain within 72 hours or on hike day cancels. Ldr: Andy Beall. Asst: Judy Mulry | ||
| Nov 14 | Sat | Orange County/Puente Chino Hills TF |
| O: Powder Canyon: Enjoy a 4 mi, 800’ gain hike and info about the Powder Cyn Significant Ecological Area. Meet 9 am Powder Canyon entrance (equestrian ring) along Old Fullerton Rd , 400 yds W of Harbor Blvd (near Pathfinder) in Rowland Hgts. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson | ||
| Nov 18 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Boat Canyon: 8 mi, 800’ gain, scenic route to viewpoint overlooking entire coast, then via Heisler Park to downtown Laguna Beach, where those who wish may detour for gelato. Return to starting point by bus. Meet 8:30 am Laguna Coast Wilderness Visitor Center on Laguna Cyn Rd just S of El Toro intersection, on R, with water, lugsoles, lunch, money for parking ($3), bus (.60 seniors, $1.50 others, and gelato (optional!). Rain cancels. Ldrs: Helen & Ed Maurer. | ||
| Nov 21 | Sat | Orange County, OCSS |
| O: Blackstar Canyon: A moderately paced 8 mi. RT, approx 1800’ gain hike to see remnants of a Native American village and view north OC. Meet 8:30 am at the north OC rideshare pt or 9:15 am at the parking area at the end of Blackstar Cyn. Rd (turnoff from Santiago Cyn Rd to Silverado Cyn , a quick left to Blackstar). Bring at least 2 qts water, lunch and lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldr. Julie Garner Asst. Jay Matchett, Pete Height | ||
| Nov 25 | Wed | Orange County/Sierra Sage |
| O: Caspers Park/East Flat Trail: 6 mi rt, 600’ gain. Our route leaves the Ortega Flats parking area and traverses the East Flats Trail where we find open grasslands and beautiful views. We’ll ascend Quail Run to East Ridge and great views of the National Forest. We’ll use Oso and Bell Cyn trails, and visit oak groves before our return to the trailhead. Meet 8:30 am at South Orange county rideshare point with 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldr: Bob Hansen. Asst: Barbara Creighton | ||
| Dec 2 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Bear Canyon Loop: 7 mi, 1000’ gain up from the Candy Store through chaparral and oaks, past Pigeon Springs to 4 Corners and back via the ridge. Meet 8:30 am at South Orange County rideshare point with 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldr: Bob Siebert. Asst: Denny Bean. | ||
| Dec 5 | Sat | Orange County/Lower Peaks |
| O: Bedford Peak (3810’): Bag a Lower Peak in the Santa Ana Mountains! Join us on a 7 mi 2000’ gain hike to this peak on the Main Divide. Meet 8 am at the corner of Blackstar and Silverado Cyn Rds off of Santiago Cyn Rd. We can carpool to trailhead since there is limited parking. Bring 2+ qts water, lunch, lugsoles Adventure pass. Rain cancels. Leader Ron Schrantz Asst Dana Hunter | ||
| Dec 6 | Sun | Orange County |
| O: Peter’s Canyon: Join us on a 5 mi 600’ gain stroll through Peter’s Canyon on a Sunday morning. This is NOT a conditioning hike. Meet 9 am in the parking lot. Bring water, snack, lugsoles $ for parking. Rain cancels. Leader Ron Schrantz Asst Jay Matchett | ||
| Dec 9 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Huntington Beach Central Park to the Sea: Walk a moderately paced 7 mile hike with almost no gain in Huntington Beach, through an urban forest to the beach and over the bridge to the new ocean inlet and a rest stop. Meet 9:00 am at the picnic shelter near the café called “Breakfast in the Park”, near the lake in Huntington Central Park. You can take the bus to the Park or park your car at the corner of Lakeview Dr and Central Park Dr. Bring water, lunch, sturdy shoes. Rain cancels. Ldr: Barbara Creighton. Asst: Bernie Lipman | ||
| Dec 12 | Sat | Orange County |
| O: Huntington Beach Wetlands walk: A special walk in a special place…this walk, about 2-3 miles with no elevation gain will be led by Kristen Bender naturalist for the HB Wetlands Conservancy. Come and see what all the excitement is about. Meet 9 am at the Conservancy building just off PCH, north on Newland and a quick right turn into the Conservancy parking area. Bring water, snack and walking shoes. Rain cancels. Leader: Ron Schrantz Asst: JoAnn Schrantz | ||
| Dec 12 | Sat | Orange County |
| O: Shipley to the Sea: Join us on a jaunt to the sea. We will leave from Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach, pass the bluffs and on to the ocean. This is a 4-5 mi walk, no elevation gain and includes a short car shuttle. Meet at Shipley Nature Center parking lot on Goldenwest St across from the main library at 12 noon. Bring water, snack and good walking shoes. If you want to visit Shipley Nature Center do so before the hike begins. Rain cancels. Leader Ron Schrantz Asst JoAnn Schrantz | ||
| Dec 12 | Sat | Orange County |
| O: Santiago Oaks Park to Irvine Park: Join us on a festive 6-7 mi 400’ gain hike from Santiago Oaks Park to Irvine Park and return. Meet 8 am at north OC rideshare or 8:30 am Santiago Oaks Park. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, money for parking. Rain Cancels. Leader Julie Garner Asst Jay Matchett | ||
| Dec 12 | Sat | Orange County/Puente Chino Hills TF |
| O: 7th Ave in Hacienda Heights: Join us on this 4.5 mi 600’ gain “urban conservation hike” above Hacienda Heights with great views of the San Gabriel Mountains. The preservation of this land launched the Habitat Authority effort. Meet 9 am at corner of 7th Ave and E. Orange Grove Ave, Hacienda Heights. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Bring water, snack, lugs. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson | ||
| Dec 16 | Wed | Orange County, Santa Ana Mts TF |
| O: Morgan Trail: 10 mi rt, 1000’ gain, moderate pace. Hike to South Main Divide for lunch in scenic grove of oaks and sycamores in upper Morrell Canyon. Return same way. Meet 8:00 am at South Orange County rideshare point, or 8:30 at the San Juan Loop parking lot across from the Candy Store. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Adventure pass Rain cancels. Ldr: John Kaiser. Asst: Chuck Buck. | ||
| Dec 23 | Wed | Orange County/OCSS/Sierra Sage |
| O: O’Neill Park: 6 mi route, 900’ gain. Our trail starts at the end of Altisima in Rancho Santa Margarita and climbs a short distance to a long ridge overlooking O’Neill Park proper. We hike along the main ridge before descending into one of the park’s several oak-shaded canyons. We will make a loop around the canyon bottom and return to the ridge by another canyon. Meet 8:30 am at the end of Altisima Dr. Go E on El Toro Rd to Marguerite Pkwy, turn R, then a short distance to Los Alisos, turn L. After you cross the toll road, turn L on Altisima and go to the end. Rain within 3 days cancels. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Ldr: Bob Hansen. Asst: Judy Mulry. | ||
| Dec 30 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Aliso-Wood Canyon Grand Tour: 11.5 mi, 900’ gain. Celebrate year’s end with great views and 3 parks. We’ll start at Canyon View Park and go up to Alta Laguna (Top-of the World), then through houses and on to Moulton Meadows Park. From there we’ll leave the ridgeline and drop into Wood Canyon for our return. Meet 8:30 am at Canyon View Park (from El Toro Rd, S on Moulton Pkwy to Glenwood, R uphill and over the toll road to Canyon Vista Dr, R downhill to the Park at the bottom). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain, 3 days after rain, cancels. Ldrs: Helen & Ed Maurer. | ||
| Jan 6 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Whiting Ranch: 10 mi, 1500’ gain. Hike 10 of the 25 trails in the Park in just one hike. If you have not hiked this urban treasure, you are in for a treat; if you have, see the great recovery in process. This will be a brisk-paced hike with a climb up Dreaded Hill. Plan to be back to your car by lunch time. Meet 8:00 am in the Whiting parking lot off Portola Pkwy/Market St in Foothill Ranch. Parking $3 or free with OC Parks pass. Bring 1-2 qts water, lugsoles, snacks. Ldr: Necia Bower. Asst: Ed Maurer | ||
| Jan 9 | Sat | Orange County/Puente Chino Hills TF |
| O: Hellman Canyon: Join us for an “urban conservation hike” in the Whittier hills. This 5 mile 700’ gain hike will go up to the ridgeline and continue on towards Hacienda Heights. Meet 9 am at the Hellman trailhead parking lot at Rose and Greenleaf in Whittier. Bring water, snack, lugs. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leader: Fred Reed Assistant: Eric Johnson | ||
| Jan 13 | Wed | Orange County/Sierra Sage |
| O: Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary: 9 mi, 1100’ gain/loss loop, possible stream crossings. Meet 8:30 am at the shopping center at Plano Trabuco and Santa Margarita Pkwy near Albertson’s in Rancho Santa Margarita. We will caravan to Starr Ranch thru Dove Cyn security gate. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Hikers must be able to stay with the group. Rain cancels. Ldr: Bob Hansen. Asst: John Kaiser. | ||
| Jan 20 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Bell Ridge: Up to 8 mi rt, 2000’ gain. Strenuous hike (1000’ in first mile) up the ridge south of Trabuco Canyon. If you like taking the Joplin to Old Camp, you’ll love this! We’ll turn around after we’ve had enough. Fantastic views, possibility of lush greenery and flowers depending on winter rains. Meet 8:00 am Albertson’s shopping center on Plano Trabuco at Santa Margarita Pkwy in Ranch Santa Margarita. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Ed & Helen Maurer. | ||
| Jan 23 | Sat | Orange County |
| O:El Moro Canyon/El Moro Ridge Grand Loop (East): Lofty coastal and canyon views highlight this sagey, (occasionally steep) uphill trek. Ten miles, 1200’ + elevation gain. Meet at 9:00 a.m. Parking area is three miles south of Corona Del Mar on Pacific Coast Highway. Turn north (inland) at traffic light signed “School-State Park”, proceed past El Moro School to stop sign, turn right, proceed uphill and veer right into El Moro Canyon parking lot. Bring lugsoles, hat, water, lunch or snack, and California State Parks Annual Pass or money for parking at the El Moro Canyon Trailhead (at press time $10.00). Rain cancels.. Leader: Patricia Barnes. Assistant: Chuck Buck. | ||
| Jan 27 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Woods End Loop: 6 mi, 800’ gain, easy-paced hike in chaparral canyons, maybe with early wildflowers. Meet 9:00 am at Hummingbird Lane, Aliso Viejo, just S of the El Toro Rd/Aliso Creek Pkwy intersection on the R. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Ldr: Sid Alpert. Asst: Barbara Creighton. | ||
| Jan 30 | Sat | Orange County/OCSS |
| O: Santa Ana River To The Beach: Please join us for a seven-mile, virtually no elevation gain hike through Fairview Park to the Talbert Nature Preserve and on to Banning Ranch and the beach. Learn about the history of this area and importance of preserving this sensitive and endangered ecosystem as part of a proposed park/nature center designed to provide an "oasis of tranquility" near the confluence of the Santa Ana River and the ocean. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa (405 Fwy to Harbor-south, right on Adams, left on Placentia, right after approximately 1/4 mile into the Fairview Park parking lot-parking is free). Bring water, snack, hat; tennis shoes are o.k. Leader: Patricia Barnes. Assistant: Joe Maynard. | ||
| Feb 3 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Whiting Ranch/Water Tank Loop: 5 mi, 600’ gain. We will hike up to the 4 corners, then along the Dreaded Hill Trail to the Water Tank Trail, following it down to homes and the Overlook Park for lunch and back by the shady Borrego Trail. Meet 9:00 am at the Portola Pkwy/Market St entrance to the Park in Foothill Ranch. $3 parking or park across the street. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldr: Andy Beall. Asst: Helen Maurer. | ||
| Feb 10 | Wed | Orange County/OCSS/Sierra Sage |
| O: Dripping Cave: 7 mi, 700’ loss/gain in Aliso-Wood Cyn. From Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo, our route takes us down into Wood Cyn. We’ll take some side trails on the way to Dripping Cave, our lunch spot, where water drips when it rains. Then we’ll climb the Mathis Trail to the West ridge, head N and descend via the Cholla Trail. Meet 8:30 am at Canyon View Park (from Moulton Pkwy S of El Toro Rd, R on Glenwood, uphill to Canyon Vistas Dr, R to bottom of hill). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain, 3 days after rain, cancels. Ldr: Bob Hansen. Asst: Judy Mulry. | ||
| Feb 17 | Wed | Orange County/OCSS |
| O: Aliso Creek to O’Neill Park: 7 mi, 600’ gain/420’ loss. New approach to an old favorite: up the Aliso Creek hiking/biking path (wide!), then through O’Neill. Return by bus. Meet 9:00 am. Directions: from I-5, exit at El Toro and go NE to Rancho Santa Margarita Pkwy/Portola Pkwy intersection, L on Portola and first available L (at Saddleback Pkwy?) into parking lot. We’ll meet at LA Fitness. Bring water, lunch, sneakers w/good tread ok, bus fare (0.60 seniors, otherwise $1.50). Rain cancels. Ldr: Ed Maurer. Asst: Judy Mulry. | ||
| Feb 20 | Sat | Orange County/Chino Hills TF |
| O: La Vita Trail: (Brea) Hike a remote and relatively unknown loop through the back hills of Brea in the Chino Hills State Park (CHSP). 4mi loop, 1100’ gain, along a trail crossing Sonome Creek. Meet 9 am in Olinda Village at 200 Verbena Ln (and Olinda Dr; off Carbon Canyon Rd) Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Eric Johnson and Fred Reed | ||
| Feb 24 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Bear Springs via Holy Jim Trail: 10 mi, 2600’ gain. Hike 2/3 way to Santiago Peak, tallest peak in OC. Numerous switchbacks through abundant chaparral make the trek quite pleasant. Leisurely lunch at the springs. Meet 8:00 am Cooks Corners (El Toro Rd at Live Oak Cyn Rd). Carpool to Holy Jim lot. High clearance vehicles advised. Forest Service Pass or Golden Age Pass required. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldr: Necia Bower. Asst: Sharon Kirk. | ||
| Feb 27 | Sat | Orange County |
| O: Santa Rosa Plateau: Join us for a 10 mi. 800’ gain hike in the grasslands and oaklands of this beautiful preserve, possibly including vernal pools. Meet 8 am north OC rideshare or 9 am Santa Rosa Preserve visitor’s center (5 mi west on Clinton Keith Rd. Riverside). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, $ for conservancy. Rain cancels. Leader Julie Garner Asst Jay Matchett | ||
| Mar 6 | Sat | Orange County |
| O: San Diego Creek and Back Bay Walk: A 5 mi, no gain walk from the San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve down San Diego Creek to the N end of Newport Back Bay and on to the Muth Center. This is the first in our spring series of “watershed walks”. Find out about the local creeks, Santa Ana River and the Back Bay on this relaxed walk. Newcomers welcome. Short car shuttle. Meet 8:30 am at the Muth Interpretative Center at the Back Bay (corner of University & Irvine Blvds). Bring water, snack, lugsoles. Rain cancels. Ldr: Ron Schrantz. Asst: Terry Bass | ||
| Mar 7 | Sun | Orange County, Orange County Sierra Singles |
| O: Aliso/Woods Cyns: 7 mi hike, 900' gain jaunt to Dripping Springs Cave, hideout of stagecoach thieves and on to Woods Cyn. Meet 8 am North Orange County rideshare pt or 8:45 am trailhead (Aliso Water Management Rd near Aliso Woods Park entrance). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, parking fee. Rain within 2 days cancels. Ldr: Julie Garner. Asst: Jay Matchett, Dana Hunter | ||
| Mar 7 | Sun | Orange County |
| O: Irvine Park and Santiago Creek: Join us as we continue our “watershed walks”. This time we will explore Santiago Creek in Irvine Park with a 3 mi, 100’ gain walk in this unique riparian environment. Newcomers welcome. Meet 9 am at the corner of Jamboree & Chapman/Santiago Cyn, park in the north area of the shopping center parking lot. Bring water and snack. Rain cancels. Ldr: Ron Schrantz. Asst: Gabriele Rau | ||
| Mar 10 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Shady Canyon: 6 mi. Walk on natural surface trails through the gently undulating terrain of Shady Cyn, passing multi-million-dollar mansions, natural pools and Bommer Cyn. Pause for a snack at Turtle Rock Community Park (facilities) and return via the same route. Newcomers welcome. Meet 9 am at Quail Hill trailhead (from 405 Fwy exit Sand Cyn, go S on Shady Cyn Dr to traffic circle, continue S; trailhead is 100 yd past traffic circle and fire station on R). Bring water, snack, walking shoes ok. Ldr: Ed Maurer. Asst: Sharon Kirk | ||
| Mar 13 | Sat | Orange County |
| O: Lower Aliso Cyn in Chino Hills State Park: Enjoy a hike through this gentle sloping valley. This is a 5 mi, 200’ gain hike. Meet 9 am at the parking lot/picnic area on the left (2½ mi in from the Chino Hills State Park entrance at 4721 Sapphire Rd; $4 parking fee). Bring water, snack, and lugsoles. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Ldr: Fred Reed. Asst: Eric Johnson | ||
| Mar 14 | Sun | Orange County |
| O: Hart Park and Santiago Creek: This 4-mi, no gain walk is part of our Urban Conservation “watershed walks”. We will follow Santiago Creek and see the changes taking place under the guidance and perseverance of the Santiago Creek Greenbelt Alliance. Meet 9 am at Hart Park (in the parking lot) on Glassell in Orange. Newcomers welcome. Bring water, snack, tennies ok. Rain cancels. Ldr: Ron Schrantz. Asst: Gabriele Rau | ||
| Mar 17 | Wed | Orange County |
| O: Emerald Cyn: 9 mi, 1600’ gain. What better day to pursue green paths through this wilderness jewel? We’ll also look for wildflowers and a waterfall. Some steep, rough sections of trail are possible. Must be able to keep up with group. Meet 8:30 am Laguna Coast Wilderness Visitor’s Ctr on Laguna Cyn Rd (just past El Toro intersection on R, going towards beach). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles a must, $3 parking fee. Rain cancels. Ldr: Helen & Ed Maurer | ||
| Mar 21 | Sun | Orange County |
| O: Vista Park to Talbert Marsh: This will be the last of our “watershed walks”; 3 mi with no gain from Vista Park in Costa Mesa to the Talbert Marsh. We will see what has happened to our local wetlands, both the good and the bad, and what future wetlands can be as we conclude our walk along Talbert Marsh. Involves short car shuttle. Newcomers welcome. Meet 9 am at the entrance to Talbert Marsh (¼ mi N of PCH on Brookhurst St just over the bridge. Park on either side of Brookhurst St). Bring water, snack, and walking shoes. Rain cancels. Ldr: Ron Schrantz. Asst: Gabriele Rau | ||
| Mar 24 | Wed | Orange County, Sierra Sage of S Orange Co |
| O: Dripping Cave: 7 mi, 700’ loss/gain in Aliso-Wood Cyn. From Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo, our route takes us down into Wood Cyn to Dripping Cave, our lunch spot, where water drips when it rains. At one time the cave was used by robbers and thieves. Then we’ll climb the Mathis Trail to the West Ridge, head N and descend via the Cholla Trail. Meet 8:30 am at Canyon View Park (from Moulton Pkwy S of El Toro Rd, R on Glenwood, uphill to Canyon Vistas Dr, R to bottom of hill). Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain within 3 days cancels. Ldr: Bob Hansen. Asst: Bob Siebert | ||
| Mar 31 | Wed | Orange County, Lower Peaks,Orange County Sierra Singles |
| O: Trabuco Pk (4604'): 14 mi, 3800' gain. Strenuous workout and bragging rights when you bag this Lower Peak. Explore a cave! Lunch near the summit, return the same way or the longer way via the Main Divide Truck Trail past W Horsethief and down through the lovely Trabuco Cyn Trail. High clearance vehicles needed. Must be able to keep up with the group. Meet 7:30 am at Cooks Corners NE parking area next to road. Bring 3 qts water, snacks, lunch, lugsoles, flashlight, fsp. Rain cancels. Ldr: Necia Bower. Asst: Dea Denton | ||
| July 27-Aug 7, 2010 | Orange County | |
| O: Swiss Alps hiking adventure: Come along on this unique hiking tour to explore the heart of the Swiss Alps. We follow legendary trails to take in superb panoramas of the ice and snow covered peaks and cross two remote passes that take our breath away. We will stay at cozy mountain lodges and hotels where fine dinners are a tradition. Some hotels are quite small and date back to the early days of alpinism. We’ll have many opportunities to mingle with local hikers as we’ll be walking, eating and sleeping where they do, thus keeping the tour cost reasonable. The itinerary’s lowest elevation is 3000’, the highest 9318’. Most walking days we follow mountain trails for 4 to 5 hours at a pace designed to allow both active and casual hikers to join this unique tour. Costs includes 11 nights lodging, all breakfasts and dinners, 8 lunches, ground transportation, and luggage transfers, $2195 with SC#/$2,295 non-member. Group limited to 15! Reserve asap (deposit $400 payable to Orange County group), balance due on March 31, 2010. Check web site http://tinyurl.com/swisshike. Contact Leader Ed Maurer, Asst Helen Maurer | ||
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to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to
sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver
before attending the outing, please see these pages.
TUE & THU 6:30-8:00 PM IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKES
O: Easy/Moderate/Tiger paced hikes, 4-7 mi rt on hilly trails. Bring water, light hiking boots. 405 Fwy, exit S
at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot of Turtle
Rock Community Park. Ldrs: John La Rue, Markey and Robert Neighbors, Kim Gunderman,
Phil Weinreich, Sue Harris, Gary Schenk, Joel Kenyon, Ron Campbell, Kathy Shapiro,
Christine Dickey, Ghia Domont-Bohl, Max Dehghan, Gigi Logan, Fran Penn, and Sharon Kirk.
TUE 6:30 PM Fullerton Beginner's Hike
O:[OCSS, Rio Hondo Group, OCG]: Slow to Medium pace. Hike with social group and meet
new friends on this regular weekly beginner's hike of 4-5 miles in the gentle hills
of Fullerton. Great for Newcomers. Check the OCSS website for the Fullerton
Beginner’s hike beginning Tuesday March 10 and running to October 27, 2009
WED 5/6:00 PM MILE SQUARE PARK CONDITIONING WALK
O: (Orange County Group/OCSS) Join us for a moderately paced 4-mile walk around
Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley on flat terrain. Fit beginners welcome. Optional
dinner or snacks afterwards. Meet in the parking lot of the park (5 pm during
winter, 6 pm daylight savings time)at Brookhurst between Heil and Edinger just north
of the Rec Building. Rain cancels. Bring water. Ldrs: Bart Bartlow, Sharon Kirk.
Note: Mile Square Park walk will begin at 6PM beginning March 4, 2009.
WED 6:30-8:30PM Steve Feld PUENTE HILLS CONDITIONING HIKE
O: [OCSS, Puente Hills Task Force, LA 20's/30's, Rio Honda] Moderately paced 5-6 mile
hike in the lush canyons of the Puente/Whittier Hills. Please, no beginners. Enjoy
this Emerald City Hike as the sun sets in the west. 700' gain up long switchbacks
and trails with varying routes. Wear hiking boots and bring water. Rain cancels.
Be prompt to enjoy the sunset. Meet at south end of 7th Avenue where street ends
and turn right on Orange Grove to park on street. Use 7th Ave. exit off Pomona Fwy,
go south to Orange Grove. Ldrs: Jerry Johnson, Carol Christiansen, Bert Padilla,
Marty Kluck, Robert Moore and Joel Ortmann.
SAT 8:00 AM PETERS CANYON CONDITIONING HIKES
O: Fast paced conditioning hike, 6 mi RT, 700' gain. No beginners or Tigers! From
5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy E on Chapman. Take Canyon View into parking
area. Bring water, lugsoles, $3 for parking or have permit. Rain cancels.
(Important Note: If park is closed, meet in Taco Bell parking lot, corner
Chapman/Jamboree). Ldrs: Sharry Puraty, Fran Penn, Norman Montgomery, and
Shilo Bartlett.
SAT 7:50 AM Long Beach El Dorado Nature Ctr Walk
O: Brisk to moderate paced 4-mi rt. walk on flat terrain. Meet at the El Dorado
Library parking lot, Studebaker Rd near Spring Street to ID many native birds,
learn about flora and fauna along the way, and marvel at the creation of lakes and
ecosystems in the midst of urban development. Rain cancels, drizzle goes.
Comfortable walking shoes. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Diana Lejins, and Todd Williams.
H&W Home & Work phone numbers
Lugs Lug-soled hiking boots (also known simply as lugsoles)
OCSS Orange County Sierra Singles
RT Round trip
SASE Self-addressed Stamped legal size (4 x 9.5) envelope
SC# Sierra Club membership number (include with reservation info and
SASE)
NOTICE: In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings,
it is customary that participants make voluntary carpooling arrangements.
The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and
assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything
similar is strictly a private arrangement among participants. Participants
assume the risks associated with this travel.
Tustin: Stater Bros Market, Red Hill Ave., just west of I-5
(N-OC) Santa Ana Cyn: Park-n-Ride lot SE corner Lincoln/Tustin,
Orange. Exit Newport Frwy (55) at Lincoln
(S-OC) South Orange County.: One block east of I-5 on Ortega
Highway (Route 74), at the SE corner of Rancho Viejo Rd. in Ortega Business Center
| Alpert, Joyce & Sid | 949 380-0420 | sralpert@comline.com |
| Barnes, Patricia | 714.827.9744 | mezzohiker@gmail.com |
| Bartlow, Bart | 714.625.2714 | aabartlow@verizon.net |
| Beall, Andy | 714.633.5563 | abeall9355@ca.rr.com |
| Bean, Denny | 714.525.3214 | bennydean@adelphia.net |
| Bower, Necia | 949.859.3773 | neciabower@cox.net |
| Buck, Chuck | 714.773.1190 | cbuck@fullerton.edu |
| Creighton, Barbara | 714.960.3949 9 | bcreighton@socal.rr.com |
| Denton, Dea | deadenton@hotmail.com | |
| Garner, Julie | 714.335.1579 | avtrix@sbcglobal.net |
| Hanson, Bob | 949.586.4928 | awildtrout@cox.net |
| Hunter, John & Dana | 714.962.4119 | Hikes4fun@hotmail.com |
| Kaiser, John | 714.968.4677 | jkai39@gmail.com |
| Kirk, Sharon | 714.545.1149 | al.kirk@sbcglobal.net |
| Jones, Ron and Leora | 714.773.5570 | alohajones@earthlink.net |
| Landesman, Pita | 949.425.8966 | pitanbob@cox.net |
| Lipman, Bernie | 714.879.7593 | bersher@adelphia.net, bersher@roadrunner.com |
| Johnson, Eric | 714.524.7763 | ericsj@mindspring.com |
| Matchett, Jay | 714.730.7730 | Sierra_jay@juno.com |
| Maurer, Helen & Ed | 714.768.0417 | 7gables@coxnet, balois@cox.net |
| Mulry, Judy (OCSS) | 714.544.1175 | judymulry@aol.com |
| Pacheco, Stephanie | 714.963.1658 | stephaniepa@socal.rr.com |
| Reed, Fred | 714.325.2710 | fkreed@msn.com |
| Rau, Gabriele | 949.725.7905 | gabrielerau@gmail.com |
| Schrantz, Ron & JoAnn | 714.995.8240 | rschrantz@sbcglobal.net |
| Siebert, Bob | 714.997-0190 | eesolar@sbcglobal.net |