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SUMMARY:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101
DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101\n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n																														 \nHave you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? \nMaybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. \nDiscovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. \nCreated specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. \nWe’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n																														 \nThen you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. \nThen comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. \nBy the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. \nNo previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \nProgram at a glance:\n\n\n					 Who Is This For?\n						\nThis program is designed for beginner backpackers. \nYou don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. \nParticipants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. \nIf you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n\n\n\n					 SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop – OCTOBER 29\n						\nDate: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. \nLocation: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District \nThis two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. \nLearn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: \n– Choosing and fitting a backpack \n– What gear you actually need \n– Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems \n– Packing and weight distribution \n– Clothing and layering \n– Backpacking food and camp cooking \n– Hydration and water treatment \n– Navigation \n– Weather and safety \n– Leave No Trace \n– Preparing for your first overnight \n\n\n\n					 Optional Backpacking Office Hours\n						\nDate: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nLocation: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District \nStill wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. \nDrop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n\n\n\n					 SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience – NOVEMBER 14 – 15\n						\nSaturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 \nMeeting Location: Berns Amphitheater \nMeeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. \nCamping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park \nEstimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) \nWe’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. \nOnce we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. \nAdditional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n\n\n\n					 Meet Your Guides\n						\n																\n															 \nErin Andreatta \n																\n															 \nNick Burciaga \n\nThis program is designed for beginner backpackers. \nYou don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. \nParticipants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. \nIf you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \nDate: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. \nLocation: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District \nThis two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. \nLearn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: \n– Choosing and fitting a backpack \n– What gear you actually need \n– Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems \n– Packing and weight distribution \n– Clothing and layering \n– Backpacking food and camp cooking \n– Hydration and water treatment \n– Navigation \n– Weather and safety \n– Leave No Trace \n– Preparing for your first overnight \nDate: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nLocation: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District \nStill wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. \nDrop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \nSaturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 \nMeeting Location: Berns Amphitheater \nMeeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. \nCamping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park \nEstimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) \nWe’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. \nOnce we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. \nAdditional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n																\n															 \nErin Andreatta \n																\n															 \nNick Burciaga \nRegistration:\nRegistration includes: \n– October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop \n– Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide \n– Optional November 5 drop-in office hours \n– Hands-on gear and pack review \n– November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience \n– Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground \n– Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience \nCapacity: 15 participants \nSpace is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. \nFor questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org.
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-discovery-series-backpacking-101/
LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park\, Upper Moro Lot\, 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
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SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike
DESCRIPTION:This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs\, offering an up-close look at the plants\, animals\, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop\, stopping to learn about native plant communities\, intertidal habitats\, coastal geology\, and the dynamic forces shaping the shoreline.  \nThe program highlights key conservation challenges such as sea-level rise\, habitat loss\, and the importance of Marine Protected Areas—focusing on the Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area. Blending ecology with conservation storytelling\, this hike fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Park’s coastal landscapes. Hike will be cancelled in the event of rainy weather.  \n\n\n\nDistance: 1.2 miles (casual pace with multiple stops)\nTerrain: Mostly flat with one 900-foot climb ascending from the beach to the blufftop\nElevation Change: +130 ft.\nDifficulty: Easy\nDuration: Approximately 1.5 hours (recommended morning start for optimal conditions; align with <3 ft. low tide for tidepool exploration)\nSuggested Age: Adults and youth ages 5+\nMeeting Point: Education Commons\nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, hat\, and comfortable footwear suitable for walking on sand and paved trails\nParking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nRoute Overview:\nEducation Commons → Cottage #13 (0.1 mi) → South along beach (0.5 mi) → Ascend ramp to blufftop (0.1 mi) → North to Shake Shack (0.5 mi) \nMaps & Resources:
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-9/
LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators\, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. No registration required. \nWhen: 1:00-2:00 PM \nWhere to Meet: Visitor’s Center in the Historic District \nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, and comfortable footwear for walking on compact dirt paths \nParking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nTour will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-12/
LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261122T113000
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SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike
DESCRIPTION:Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry\, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn about coastal sage scrub\, riparian corridors\, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. \nGuided by Conservancy staff\, the group will discuss fire ecology\, restoration projects\, land-use history\, and ongoing efforts to protect and restore these fragile habitats. Along the way\, guests will gain firsthand insight into how recreation and conservation coexist within the wildland–urban interface. \nDistance: 4.2 miles (casual pace with multiple stops)\nTerrain: Wide\, hard-packed trail featuring a moderately steep ascent and descent along sections of eroded path\nElevation Change: +585 ft (1.2 mi ascent via East Cut) / –675 ft (1.3 mi descent via B.F.I.)\nDifficulty: Intermediate\nDuration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours\nSuggested Age: Adults and youth ages 8+\nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, snacks\, hat\, and comfortable footwear suitable for walking on hard-packed hiking trails\nMeeting Point: Berns Amphitheater\nParking: Please park in the Moro Canyon Parking Lots. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nRoute Overview:\nBern’s Amphitheater → Moro Canyon Trailhead (0.1 mi) → East Cut Across (1.0 mi) → Moro Ridge (1.2 mi) → B.F.I. Trail (1.5 mi) → Return to Trailhead (0.4 mi) \nMaps & Resources: \n\nAllTrails Website Activity Link\nAllTrails Extensive Trail & Terrain Map Image \n\n \n\nAllTrails Detailed Satellite Imagery Image
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-11/
LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre
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SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike
DESCRIPTION:This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs\, offering an up-close look at the plants\, animals\, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop\, stopping to learn about native plant communities\, intertidal habitats\, coastal geology\, and the dynamic forces shaping the shoreline.  \nThe program highlights key conservation challenges such as sea-level rise\, habitat loss\, and the importance of Marine Protected Areas—focusing on the Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area. Blending ecology with conservation storytelling\, this hike fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Park’s coastal landscapes. Hike will be cancelled in the event of rainy weather.  \n\n\n\nDistance: 1.2 miles (casual pace with multiple stops)\nTerrain: Mostly flat with one 900-foot climb ascending from the beach to the blufftop\nElevation Change: +130 ft.\nDifficulty: Easy\nDuration: Approximately 1.5 hours (recommended morning start for optimal conditions; align with <3 ft. low tide for tidepool exploration)\nSuggested Age: Adults and youth ages 5+\nMeeting Point: Education Commons\nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, hat\, and comfortable footwear suitable for walking on sand and paved trails\nParking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nRoute Overview:\nEducation Commons → Cottage #13 (0.1 mi) → South along beach (0.5 mi) → Ascend ramp to blufftop (0.1 mi) → North to Shake Shack (0.5 mi) \nMaps & Resources:
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-10/
LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators\, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. No registration required. \nWhen: 1:00-2:00 PM \nWhere to Meet: Visitor’s Center in the Historic District \nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, and comfortable footwear for walking on compact dirt paths \nParking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nTour will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-13/
LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T220354Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike
DESCRIPTION:Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry\, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn about coastal sage scrub\, riparian corridors\, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. \nGuided by Conservancy staff\, the group will discuss fire ecology\, restoration projects\, land-use history\, and ongoing efforts to protect and restore these fragile habitats. Along the way\, guests will gain firsthand insight into how recreation and conservation coexist within the wildland–urban interface. \nDistance: 4.2 miles (casual pace with multiple stops)\nTerrain: Wide\, hard-packed trail featuring a moderately steep ascent and descent along sections of eroded path\nElevation Change: +585 ft (1.2 mi ascent via East Cut) / –675 ft (1.3 mi descent via B.F.I.)\nDifficulty: Intermediate\nDuration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours\nSuggested Age: Adults and youth ages 8+\nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, snacks\, hat\, and comfortable footwear suitable for walking on hard-packed hiking trails\nMeeting Point: Berns Amphitheater\nParking: Please park in the Moro Canyon Parking Lots. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nRoute Overview:\nBern’s Amphitheater → Moro Canyon Trailhead (0.1 mi) → East Cut Across (1.0 mi) → Moro Ridge (1.2 mi) → B.F.I. Trail (1.5 mi) → Return to Trailhead (0.4 mi) \nMaps & Resources: \n\nAllTrails Website Activity Link\nAllTrails Extensive Trail & Terrain Map Image \n\n \n\nAllTrails Detailed Satellite Imagery Image
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-12/
LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre
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