Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church Nature Hike
Join us for a fun time out in nature!
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Have you wanted to be one of the rare people who can claim to have seen Orange County’s only naturally-occuring lakes? Then join us on a short, easy hike (our three–year–old has done it with no difficulties) in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! The fresh air will reinvigorate you and you will get a chance to talk with your church friends. Or bring someone who is not from the church, you do not have to be a member of OCUUC to participate in the hike.
Those who wish can stay with us for a picnic after the hike, on the picnic tables outside the nature center. Bring your own food.
If you plan on coming to the hike, please RSVP to Jacques Kilchoer or call (714) 557-8427
Time and Date
Date: Saturday 27 February 2010
Start time: Hikers meet at 9:45 AM, Hike starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
End time:We should be back to the nature center for a picnic lunch by 11:30 or 12:00.
Location: Nix Nature Center (see below for map)
Cost: Free! But you will need to pay US$3.00 for parking so carpool if you can.
Hike details
Objective
From the Nix Nature Center, it is a short hike to the only natural lakes in Orange County, the Laguna Lakes.
Difficulty level: Short, easy hike (we have done it with a 3-year-old).
Directions
We will start at the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Beach, which is inside the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park18751 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651-0300 (949) 923-2235 lagunacoast@ocparks.com
The park is big and has several entrances! Be sure to meet at the Nix Nature Center.
You get to the Nix Nature Center by turning off Laguna Canyon Road, between I-405 and SR 73. If you are on the 405 and exit at Laguna Canyon Road, go south. If you are on SR 73 and exit on Laguna Canyon Road, go North. The Nix Nature Center is approximately 3.5 miles south of I-405 and 1 mile north of SR 73. Remember that SR 73 is a toll road.
Look for this sign to know when to turn!
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Amenities at the Nix Nature Center: Restrooms with changing tables, drinking fountains, picnic tables, free maps and nature-oriented merchandise are available on site.
Map
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Or see embedded map on this page



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Photos
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Nix Nature center

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Park Rules (click to enlarge)

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Seen at our last visit

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Seen at our last visit