Ridge Park to El Morro - Member Hike

Hike Name: Ridge Park to El Morro
Country: United States
State: California
Nearby Town: Laguna Beach
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: From Newport Coast Drive, turn uphill on Ridge Park Road. Follow the road until it dead ends. We will meet at the end of the road, which is also the entrance to the park
Total Hike Distance: 6.50 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Ridge Park Rd
Trails Used: We'll start out on Bommer Ridge, then turn left on a little-used single track very interesting and pretty, but not named, trail down to the campground. We'll go up and out of the canyon, hike along No-name Ridge to West Cut Across, head up Rattlesnake and back to Bommer Ridge.
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: None
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: Crystal Cove State Park
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Users: Hikers, Bikers
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: This is a GREAT hike with lots of diversity. We'll start out on Bommer Ridge, then turn left on a little-used single track very interesting and pretty, but not named, trail down to the campground. We'll go up and out of the canyon, hike along No-name Ridge to West Cut Across, head up Rattlesnake and back to Bommer Ridge. This is a rough idea of the trails, which may change slightly (in case I left one or two out!). There is one (mini-Dreaded) hill that will challenge your lungs and legs, and the usually various other ups and downs. Poison Oak abounds on the single-track trail down to, and out of, the canyon, so long pants are advised. As long as one is aware of it, it shouldn't be a problem, as it's easily avoidable.

Hiker:

kathysue68


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