Ridge Park to El Morro - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Ridge Park to El Morro |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Laguna Beach |
| Rating: |  |
| 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. |
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