Caspers Wilderness Park Hike (Level 2 to 2+)

Caspers Wilderness Park opens at 7 am.

There are two hiking options. You may choose of the two options.

1. The short hike is about 6 miles and 600 ft elevation gain. (Level 2)
2. The long hike is about 9 miles and 1500 ft elevation gain. (Level 2+)

Short route - Bell Canyon Trail - Sunrise Trail - Cougher Pass, left to Oso Trail, Bell Canyon Trail, Star Rise Trail, West Ridge Trail, Dick Loskorn Trail, Nature Trail.

Long route - Bell Canyon Trail - Sunrise Trail - Cougher Pass, right to Oso Trail, Badger Pass, Juanero Trail to San Juan Meadow Group area. Walk back to the Bell Canyon Trailhead on the main road for about 0.5 mile.

Duration will be 3 to 4 hours depending on the route and your pace.

We will divide into separate small groups depending on your pace. Stay with someone so that you won't get lost.

General Rating: Level 2 to Level 2+. Download RATING TABLE (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.

This is a beautiful hike with expansive views. It is a nice and remote hike, so you are really out there in the wilderness.

Here is a link to the Caspers Wilderness Park:
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park | OC Parks

The address is 33401 Ortega Hwy. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Parking is $3 for weekdays, unless you have an OC Parks Annual Permit.

You are welcome to join us for lunch after the hike at Corky's Kitchen and Bakery, 27522 Antonio Parkway, Ladera Ranch

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, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions 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***