Mostly easy, ca 6 mi, 500 loss, 2 stream crossings. This is the last section of our multi-part trek to the Pacific Ocean that began in ONeill Park in Rancho Santa Margarita. Starting from where our last section left off, we will cross under the I-5 and follow a dirt path past the remains of old orange groves, where well make 2 crossings of Trabuco Creek. Presently the creek enters a concrete channelnot the most scenic environmentbut we will persevere on the walking/biking trail along its banks until we reach Doheny Beach in Dana Point, where our favorite creek finally pours itself into the Pacific. We have made it, and we will celebrate with a picnic lunch on or near the beach! Return by bus to our starting point. Directions: Fron the I-5 take the Junipero Serra Rd offramp (if southbound, go L under the freeway; if northbound, go R on Serra). Everyone turn L onto Rancho Viejo Rd,, R on Trabuco Creek Rd (just past Rosenbaum Ranch, 29802 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano) and look for a place to park. Well meet in front of Rosenbaums at 8:30 am. Bring water, lunch, sun protection, hiking / walking shoes, bus fare ($.75 age 60+, $2.00 others). Steady rain cancels. Ldrs: Ed Maurer (949) 357-9931, Helen Maurer (949) 449-5385.
29802 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
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