• Hike at Newport Back Bay

    Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve 2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA, US

    Let's hike at the Back Bay in Newport. We will be doing about 5 miles. It will be an out and back. A lot of the trail is asphalt. You […]

  • Wilderness Access Day – Gypsum Canyon Wilderness

    Gypsum Canyon Wilderness South Gypsum Canyon Road 390, Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    Additional registration is not required for the event. Details about the event: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/12/14/wilderness-access-day-gypsum-canyon-wilderness-19/ Please join us for our first exploratory hike at Gypsum Canyon! Come explore 6 miles of new […]

  • Wilderness Access Day – Red Rock Wilderness **Must Register on LetsGoOutside.org

    Augustine Staging Area Santiago Canyon Road 5524, Silverado, CA, United States

    Join us for an exploratory hike in the new trails in the Red Rock Wilderness area. ***Must also register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/12/21/wilderness-access-day-red-rock-wilderness-8/ They will send you a confirmation email with directions […]

  • Hike at Crystal Cove/Moro Canyon – Ridge Park Entrance/Bommer Ridge

    Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

    This hike will be at Crystal Cove State Park. We will be doing part of the Moro Canyon trails. This hike will be about 6.6 miles with approximately 1,000 ft. […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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