What we’re about
While this group is primarily focused on hiking, we also enjoy other forms of outdoor fun such as canoeing, biking, kayaking, camping and backpacking.... and a variety of special events including concerts, beach parties, museum, garden, art and holiday walks.
Our success is based in part on our ability to increase the fun factor of outdoor events, often including a social activity such as picnics that include food and beverage. Our organizers also design conditioning hikes that are intended to enhance aerobic fitness and endurance. Our group has peaked virtually all the major mountains in Southern California, including Mt. Whitney. We strive to offer the most fun and scenic outdoor activities available to residents of Orange County.... events that are both in and out of area.
Our group is diverse, including young/middle/senior ages, singles and couples, and a mix of people with differing racial/ethnic/cultural/religious/political backgrounds. The unity of the Sunset Hikes Meetup centers on our shared love of fun, outdoor activities.
We do NOT ask for donations to support our administrative costs or charitable pursuits, however we do ask that you actively and enthusiastically participate in our events. So come on out! Make new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. We are all about having fun!
Check out the "Our Calendar" tab for a schedule of upcoming activities. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon....
We welcome you to the Sunrise to Sunset Hiking family!
Disclaimer:
Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.
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See all- Mission Viejo’s “Most treacherous trail”Pavion Park, Mission Viejo, CA
Let’s meet at Pavion Park at Pavion and Jeronimo in Mission Viejo for this 5.2 mile roughly 2 hour hike, that will lead us to the highest point in Mission Viejo at 1050 ft with incredible 360 degree panoramic views of Saddleback Valley and arroyo Trabuco.
Departing Pavion Park, our first leg will be the Naciente Corridor trail which, The Mission Viejo Reporter dubbed “the city’s most treacherous trail“ as it’s home to coyotes, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, skunks, poison ivy and killer bees. There are lots of prickly things just off of the trail as well. I have yet to see anything larger than a rabbit, but, I know that mountain lions have been seen in the area, so recognize the dangers that exist. There are no dogs “allowed” in the Arroyo Trabuco Wilderness Area.
The hike is on mostly dirt single track and utility access trails, with portions of sidewalk connecting and 829 ft of elevation gain. Some portions of the trail are quite steep and rutted with loose dirt and rocks wear proper footwear. OC parks rates the connecting “Loop” trail as Easy. I would rank the whole hike as moderate/easy, but some may find it challenging. This hike is a good workout with plenty to see. There are bathrooms at Pavion Park.
The trail descends behind The MV Skate Park, where some steep declines will lead us to a hidden pond, and the currently high flowing Trabuco creek under a canopy of 100 year Oaks at the bottom of Arroyo Trabuco.
DISCLAIMER: Group organizer, assistant organizers and event hosts assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.