A Great Egret stalks his prey in the pickle weed in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands of Huntington Beach.
Photo by: SAM GANGWER, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER –
TRAIL NAME: Bolsa Chica Wetlands (Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve) is located in Huntington Beach, across PCH from Bolsa Chica State Beach.
HIKE DATE: Friday, June 30, 2017
MEETING TIME: 9:00am – 9:15am
Finish Approx: 11:30am
HIKE LEAD: Carol Martinez
HIKE LEVEL: Level 2 – (No hills, only distance, open to sun)
WHAT IS A HIKING LEVEL?:
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http://latrailhikers.com/about/hike-levels/
HIKE RSVP (Optional):
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HIKE DURATION: 2 Hours (approx)
HIKE LENGTH: 4 Miles (Round trip)
MEETING LOCATION:
(South Parking Lot)
18000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
DIRECT LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/ctjGG7vLvKx
NOTE: Bolsa Chica Wetlands has two parking lots, North lot located on Warner Ave. near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway. However, the South lot is located on Pacific Coast Highway almost directly across PCH from the Bolsa Chica State Beach entrance (We will be meeting at this one – South lot). There is no charge for parking.
REQUIRED: Water, at least one liter of water or two 16/20oz bottles
HIKE WALKTHROUGH: Located just south of the county line between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is an example of the kinds of wetlands that used to be all up and down the West Coast. Largely destroyed by development (only about 9% of natural wetlands remain in California) This is an easy hike on a wide path with interesting signs about the wetlands so don’t miss the opportunity to come check this out! And keep an eye out for rattlesnakes as they are found in this area, especially around the mesa. Keep on the trails and watch where you step!
DOG-FRIENDLY? : No – Dogs are not permitted on this territory
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE WITH THE GROUP ON THIS HIKE?
1. Read the Hike’s Details on this page.
2. Make sure that the Hike Level accommodates your hiking experience.
3. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike).
MY FRIEND SAID I CAN DO THIS HIKE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT, RIGHT?
We take your safety quite seriously, and would not like for you to attend a hike you’re not ready for. You know your body and hiking experience better than your friends. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced hiker, please read our hike details page as the hike may not suite your experience level. We have a better experience if every hike has hikers of the intended level.
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