Sierra Club Outings
Orange County Group
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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 wetlandsBolsa Chica to San Clemente and the Dana Point
headlands, hiking and outdoor activities abound.
In the middle of our countys 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;
Jeanette Merilees 714-494-9638; Joel Ortmann 562-806-1057; Dave Daniels 714-891-5048.
See phone list at end of listings
July 12 Sat Orange County July 13 Sun Orange County Sept 3 Wed Orange County Sept 10 Wed Orange County/OCSS Sept 17 Wed Orange County Sept 27 Saturday Orange County/OCSS Sept 24 Wed Orange County Oct 1 Wed Orange County Oct 4 Sat Orange County Oct 4 Sat Orange County Oct 8 Wed Orange County Oct 15 Wed Orange County Oct 22 Wed Orange County Oct 29 Wed Orange County
Mon Long Beach Walk OCSS 7 PM 5 mile brisk paced walk. Meet at Belmont Pier
(south of Ocean Blvd and Termino St) in Long Beach. Ldrs:Jackie Childers, Barbie Spatz
Tue Fullerton Beginners Hike 6:30-8:15 PM Hike off those
winter ails in 4-5 miles of rolling hills. Last years popularity demands an earlier
date to get back in shape. Meet at NE end of Laguna Lake. From Harbor Blvd turn W on
Hermosa, L on Lakeside. Bring sturdy shoes, water, flashlight. Ldrs: Michael Dodson, Martin
Kluck, Jacqueline Meese, Joel Ortmann
Thur Irvine (OCSS) 6:30 PM 4-5 mi conditioning hikes for every ability!
Tiger Hike for an aerobic workout or moderate paced hike - approx. 5 mi. on trails. Lug or
light boots OK, bring water. Exit 405 Frwy at Jeffrey/University & go S, L on
Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock. Pass Sunnyville and L at first driveway.. LDRS: Joe Jura,
Harry Ladd, Lynn Heath
Sat Peters Canyon OCSS 6 mi., 700' gain. 8:00 AM. Fast paced hike. Not
for beginners. Lugsoles & water suggested. From 5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Frwy,
E on Chapman, turn on Canyon View into parking area. $2 for parking. LDRS: Sharry Puraty,
Don Camp, Lynn Heath, Jim Peterson 5:00 PM Weds Orange County & OCSSO: Join us for a moderately paced 4-mi. 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 at Brookhurst
and Heil behind the basketball courts. Rain cancels. Bring water. Ldrs: Bart Bartlow,
Shilo Bartlett
H&W Home & Work phone numbers 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
Armbruster, Linda 714 289-0073
Barker, Donna Jean 562 981-9111
Barnes, Patricia 714 827-9744
Bartlow, Bart 714 964-0633
Beall, Andy 714 633-5563
Bean, Denny 714 525-3214
Buck, Chuck 714 773-1190
Carlton, Paul 949 661-9505
Garner, Julie 714 335-1579
Gray,Bill 949 760-9399
Gulsby, Charlotte 714 960-5272
Hayden, Keats 949 760-9399
Heath, Lynn 714 893-2986
Hunter, John & Dana 714 962-4119
Kaiser, John 714 968-4677
Landesman, Pita 949 425-8966
Lindberg, Gordon 714 529-3970
Lipman, Bernie 714 879-7593
Matchett, Jay 714 730-7730
Maynard, Joe 562 630-1491
Mauer, Helen 949 768-0417
Meese, Jacqueline 714 427-0457
O’Sullivan, Donal 714 377-0403
Rau, Gabriele 949 559-9212
Schrantz, Ron & JoAnn 714 995-8240
Siebert, Bob 714 997-0190
Tomovich, Audrey 949 830-8936
Tooker, Perry 714 639-1148
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Daily Listings
O: Moro Ridge and Canyon: 11 mi loop, 1523’gain/loss hike.
Meet 8:30 am at the Laguna Wilderness Park , Laguna Cyn Rd just S of El Toro Rd junction.
Provisional Ldr: Ed Maurer. Asst: Ron Schrantz
O: Historic Seal Beach Walk: this 4 mi walk on mostly level terrain (possible ½ mi. of
sandy beach at sunset). Meet 5:45 pm, Seal Beach parking lot (end of 1st street, S of
Pacific Coast Hwy). Bring water, tennis shoes OK. Ldr: Patricia Barnes. Asst: Joe Maynard.
O: Trestles Beach: 4 mi, 100’ gain. Meet 9 am South Orange County rideshare point, or
9:30 am at Trestles Surfer’s parking lot: from southbound I-5, L on Christianos, L into the
lot. Bring water. Ldr: Gabriele Rau. Asst: Keats Hayden.
O: Oso Creek Trail: 5 mi, 400’ gain urban loop in Mission Viejo Meet 8:30 am with 2 qts
water, lunch. From I-5, E on La Paz just past Marguerite Pkwy to Thomas R Potocki Conference
Ctr/Commerce, L into parking lot. Ldr: Pita Landesman, Asst: Judy Mulry.
O: Salt Creek Corridor: 6 mi, 200’ gain scenic walk. Meet 9
am at Chapparosa Park, Laguna Niguel. From Crown Valley Pkwy, S on
Golden Lantern, R on Chapparosa to Park at end. Bring water, walking
shoes, money for bus return. Ldrs: Pita Landesman, Peri Tooker.
O: Santa Ana River To The Beach: Please join us for a seven-mile, virtually no elevation
gain hike. 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).; tennis shoes are o.k. Ldr: Patricia Barnes. Asst: Joe Maynard.
O: Bommer Ridge: Beat-the-Heat hike. 4 mi, 800’ gain in the Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park. Meet no later than 8 am at the Park Visitor Center
parking lot, just S of the Laguna Canyon Rd/El Toro Rd junction on R.
Parking $3; bring exact change. . Ldr: Stephanie Pacheco. Asst: Andy Beall.
O: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve: 5 mi, 0' gain Meet 9 am at the Bolsa Chica
Interpretative Center, Warner and PCH, Costa Mesa. Bring water, lunch, shoes
for possible mud, binocs. Ldr: Keats Hayden. Asst: Denny Bean.
O: Woods End: An easy paced hike 4-5 miles 800’ gain from Woods End up and through
James Dickey Preserve. . Meet 8:00 am Hummingbird Park, Aliso Viejo (south on El
Toro, east on Aliso Creek Road and quick right on Hummingbird Lane) . Rain cancels.
Ldr: Ron Schrantz Asst: Terry Bass.
O: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: A pleasant afternoon hike 5-6 mi and 600’ gain through
this new county park. Note we will meet at NOON at the park just south of the 73 tollroad
on the west side of Laguna Canyon Road. $ for parking. Rain cancels. Ldr: Ron Schrantz; Asst. Terry Bass
O: Woods End Loop: 5 or 7 mi, 500’ gain loop hike. .
Meet 8 am on Hummingbird Lane, just S of the El Toro/Aliso Creek
intersection on the R. Or meet 9 am at the Nix Center off Laguna Canyon
Rd($$ parking). Ldr: Sid Alpert. Asst: Bernie Lipman.
O: Juaneno Trail: Join us for a 6 mi, 100’ gain hike along San Juan Creek
in Caspers Park. Optional lunch after the hike. Meet 8:30 am South
Orange County rideshare point with 2 qts water, lunch, snack, lugsoles. Ldr:
Stephanie Pacheco. Asst: Denny Bean.
O: Laguna Coast Wilderness: 8 mi, 800’ gain,. Return to
starting point by bus. Meet 8:30 am Laguna Coast Wilderness Visitor
Center on Laguna Canyon Rd(just past the Laguna Cyn Rd/El Toro junction
on R), money for parking($3), bus. Ldrs: Helen Maurer, Bob Siebert.
O: Moulton Peak(890’): 7 mi, 1000’ gain/loss loop. Meet 8:30 am at Canyon View
Park(from El Toro Rd, S on Moulton Pkwy, R on Glenview to Canyon Vistas Dr,
downhill to the Park; park on street. Bring 2 qts water, snack,lugsoles, hat,
sunscreen. Ldr: Ed Maurer. Asst: Bob Hansen.
In order
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.
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Weekly Conditioning Hikes
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Abbreviations
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)
Rideshare Locations
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Outings Leaders
Orange County Outings Leaders