Yoga and Hiking at Crystal Cove with REI
Combine the power of yoga and the cardio of hiking for the ideal SoCal outdoor experience. Enjoy the mild weather and ocean vistas of Orange County’s Crystal Cove State Park with us as we explore and play. We will start with a guided 3 mile hike along the canyon among the oak and sycamore trees, then head to the ridge for great vistas of the Pacific Ocean. We will finish our hike with a 60 minute yoga practice nestled on…
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Backcountry Navigation with Map & Compass – REI
During this field outing, our instructors will help you understand the information provided on your map, the proper use of your compass, and how to put the two together. You’ll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you’ll get time to practice taking a bearing from the terrain and your map so that you can make sense of your position and plan a route. This hands on course is a great introduction to…
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Trailside Chat
Stop by and meet a Park Naturalist at a Trailside Chat table before starting a hike into the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park on Saturday, October 5 or Sunday, October 20 from 8am-11am. Learn about some of the fun critters living in the park and reasons to stay on the trail. Our Park Naturalist will be stationed at the Moro Canyon Trail Head near the Berns Amphitheater. (PCH inland at stoplight School-State Park, follow signs towards the campground.) $15…
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Family Nature Hike
Fall is an exciting time to learn about our local nature. Join park naturalists on a family nature hike at Crystal Cove State Park to learn about the plants and animals living in the park on Saturday, October 5 or Sunday, October 20 at 9am. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater (PCH inland at stoplight School-State Park follow the signs to the Campground/Moro day use.) $15 day-use fee.
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Historic District Tour
Take a walk through the renovated 12-acre Historic District at Crystal Cove State Park. Former life-long resident Laura Davick will share stories about the colorful past of the Cove including the history, its rescue, and the plans for restoring the remaining 17 cottages. Park at Los Trancos parking lot then cross PCH at the signaled intersection and walk across the marked pathways and meet at the bluff top deck of the overnight rental check-in cottage. Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max.…
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