Orange County Sierrans Adventurers

Meet Turtle Rock Community Park. Use the parking lot off Turtle Rock Drive. The leaders will be in the parking lot off of Turtle Rock Drive, NOT THE TENNIS COURTS. These are Sierra Club sponsored hikes, you will be asked to sign Sierra Club waiver.

Easy to Moderate hikes, 4-7 miles, round trip on rocky, hilly trails in the San Joaquin Hills.

Depending on attending leaders: Two hikes, one easy and one moderate.
Some of our leaders have been leading hikes in this area for 20-30 years. We will explore all around French Hill and at different times to keep it interesting, take the Shady Canyon trail or hike on over to Bommer Canyon. While it is not entirely clear where the name "Turtle Rock" comes from, there is a rocky outcropping on Rockview Drive at the northern end of the neighborhood that is now maintained as part of an association park. This rock has the shape of the front of a turtle's carapace and is sacred to the Gabrieleno Native Americans.
Bring water, light hiking boots.
OPTIONAL TAILGATE AFTER THE HIKE. BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE.

Easy paced, reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, land of the Acjachemen and Tongva, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California.
No matter how many times you visit the Bolsa Chica, there is always something different to see or learn. Many of our leaders knowledgeable
in history of the area, birds, plants, geology, local issues and often our participants add additional knowledge. Guest speakers Welcome!
Meet 8:30 am.
From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach turn south on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street and trailhead (Brightwater Drive).
Park on the street.
Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots.
Rain does not cancel.
Arrive early for parking. If Bolsa Chica St full, park on Los Patos.
Ecological reserve-no dogs, no drones.
No restrooms.
Minors ok with Parents.

Scott Closson [email protected]
E. Joseph Bouchard [email protected]
Jay Schneider [email protected]

1 Chisholm Trail, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679, USA

O'Neill Regional Park via Live Oak Canyon Trail: Easy-moderate paced, 6mile r/t, about 800ft elevation. Enjoy hiking through California hills and oak groves of O'Neill Regional Park via free access trail off of El Toro Rd. With views of Upper Oso Reservoir.Meet at end of Meadow Ridge Drive & Chisholm Trail.Directions, take El Toro Rd, right turn to Valley Vista Way. Turn right and follow Meadow Ridge Drive to end of street.Bring 2 quarts of water, snacks, hiking boots and $$ for optional dinner after hike.

Meet Turtle Rock Community Park. Use the parking lot off Turtle Rock Drive. The leaders will be in the parking lot off of Turtle Rock Drive, NOT THE TENNIS COURTS.

Easy to Moderate hikes, 4-7 miles, round trip on rocky, hilly trails in the San Joaquin Hills.

Depending on attending leaders: Two hikes, one easy and one moderate.
Some of our leaders have been leading hikes in this area for 20-30 years. We will explore all around French Hill and at different times to keep it interesting, take the Shady Canyon trail or hike on over to Bommer Canyon. While it is not entirely clear where the name "Turtle Rock" comes from, there is a rocky outcropping on Rockview Drive at the northern end of the neighborhood that is now maintained as part of an association park. This rock has the shape of the front of a turtle's carapace and is sacred to the Gabrieleno Native Americans.
Bring water, light hiking boots.
OPTIONAL TAILGATE AFTER THE HIKE. BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE.