2024-Dec: Seaview Park/Aliso Summit Holidays Hike Meeting Organizers/Level 1 up

HikingOC Annual Holidays Hike to meet some Organizers to end year 2024 and welcome new year 2025. All are welcome to join us!
The hike is in the South County: We will start from Seaview Park to Aliso Beach/Coast Royale Beach to Aliso Summit, optional to Thousand Steps Beach or Victoria Beach (Pirate Tower/Victoria Beach).

>>>Meeting time: 8 AM at the street parking.

>>>Distance and Duration: about 3.5+ miles RT in about 2+ hours
Difficulty: Levels 1+ to 2+ (the trail is short but steep, elevation gain is about 900 ft). Optional to have a picnic or going out together! PLEASE INDICATE WHEN SIGN UP to join and prefer a Picnic after?

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: It's best at level 2 or above for distance, elevation and pace. However, we show the new/beginner folks the shorter way to enjoy the view of this area near the ocean. Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating.

Essentials: Water, Traction hiking shoes, and snacks as optional.

Check out previous events photos:
Sept 2023 photos:
Jan 4, 2018 photos: https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/28454733/467740245/
Nov 5, 2017: photos (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/28298512/466009342/)

1. Nov 6, 2016: photos (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=27406658)
2. October 26, 2013: photos (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/18184972/300891392/)
3. Memorial 2013: photos (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/15131982/240244572/)
4. Thanksgiving 2012: photos (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/11703202/)
5. October 21, 2012: photos (https://4142298.xyz/HikingOC/photos/11361292/172061312/)

Directions: If you are coming from Interstate 5 and Crown Valley Parkway, you’ll need to turn right onto Alicia Parkway before making a left on Pacific Island. Then drive up the hill and make a right onto Talaveras.

SEAVIEW PARK: LINK (http://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/index.aspx?NID=126)
About Seaview Park
Seaview Park is located near the gated entrance of the Laguna Sur development. This spectacular view park is owned and operated by the County of Orange. Park features include:
Park Amenities
Picnic tables
Scenic overlook with spectacular views
ALISO SUMMIT TRAIL:http://www.everytrail.com/guide/aliso-summit-trail/map#poi-overview
This trail along the southern ridge of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park is fairly easy, with only a short moderate hill at the end. As you walk you'll find the park to your right and suburbs and homes to your left, so you don't really get an out in nature feel to the hike.
Plenty of room for bikers, hikers, dog walkers and runners
At the end you get a really nice view of the ocean and Aliso Beach County Park.

REMINDER :
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, coyotes, mountain lions, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***