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South Coast Wilderness Activities
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Learn about the flora, fauna, geology and history of this 20,000-acre wilderness area
with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists and Orange County Parks staff. Water, hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes are essential, along with any
medications you need. Wilderness areas may be closed during high fire danger and for 48 hours after significant rainfall.
July 2009
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
July 5, Sunday, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Interpretive Mountain Bike Ride: Enjoy ocean and
canyon views and learn about these majestic coastal canyons on a slow-paced bike ride with a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant and naturalist. Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations and helmets required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 7, Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Full Moon Hike:
Join OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen at sunset and watch the full moon rise on this moderate, 3.5-mile hike through Laurel and Willow canyons and up to Bommer Ridge for spectacular views. Bring a flashlight
and water (binoculars, snacks and beverages, too, if you like). Please wear warm clothes (long pants and a jacket) and sturdy hiking shoes. Inclement weather will cancel. Laguna
Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Program: $5. Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.
July 9, Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fitness Hike:
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon
Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 10, Friday, 10:00-10:30 a.m., Elder Trek: Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse
plant life on this 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side
of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 11, Saturday, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Reading the Landscape:
Learn to "read the land" and discover the mosaic of vegetation types in our diverse coastal canyons with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Len Gardner on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile
hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 16, Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer
naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of
I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 17, Friday, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Tot Walk: Bring your wee ones to explore our wild
backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just
south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 19, Sunday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on
this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when
making reservations). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 23, Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits
on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna
Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 25, Saturday, 8:00-10:30 a.m., Geology Hike: Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and
learn about the geology of this area on this strenuous, 2.8-mile hike to Barbara's Lake, one of the only natural lakes in Orange County. Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405).
Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 26, Sunday, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Cultural Resource Hike: Learn how Native Americans
used various plants on this rigorous, 2.8-mile hike (400-foot gain) with OC Parks Ranger Jacky Velasquez and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast
Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3.
July 26, Sunday, 8:00-11:30 a.m., Birding Hike: Spot summer and migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep 3.5-mile hike
through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. Bring binoculars. . Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road,
just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
July 2, Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on
this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7
(from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donations welcome
July 4, Saturday, 8:30-11:00 a.m., Edible and Useful Plant Hike: Celebrate Independence Day by learning about edible and useful plants on this moderate, but steep
and rocky, 2.4-mile hike (over 100-ft elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area,
Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vista to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donations welcome.
July 7, Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Yoga Hike: Stretch your mind and body with this yoga hike led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Lauren Robinson. Aliso & Wood Canyons
Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View
Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donations welcome.
July 11, Saturday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Amazing Critter and Plant Connections: Learn
about the interesting connections between plants and animals on this easy hike with OC Ranger Portia Arutunian. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters,
Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3.
July 18, Saturday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Discovery Hike: Explore beautiful Wood canyon as you discover the wildlife with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this
moderate, but steep and rocky, 2.4-mile-hike. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on
Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donations welcome.
July 25, Saturday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Amazing Critter and Plant Connections:
Learn about the interesting connections between plants and animals on this easy hike with OC Ranger Portia Arutunian. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters,
Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3.
July 26, Sunday, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Interpretive Mountain Bike Ride: Learn about coastal canyon views on this 10-mile intermediate ride over steep terrain with Laguna Canyon
Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant Jeff Bartel. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound
Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations welcome.
July 30, Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fitness Hike:
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7
(from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donations welcome.
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