Sunrise to Sunset Hikers

Mission Viejo, CA, US

24,698 members · Public group

Organized by Randy Smith and 73 others

What we’re about

While this group is primarily focused on hiking, we also enjoy other forms of outdoor fun such as canoeing, biking, kayaking, camping and backpacking.... and a variety of special events including concerts, beach parties, museum, garden, art and holiday walks.

Our success is based in part on our ability to increase the fun factor of outdoor events, often including a social activity such as picnics that include food and beverage. Our organizers also design conditioning hikes that are intended to enhance aerobic fitness and endurance. Our group has peaked virtually all the major mountains in Southern California, including Mt. Whitney. We strive to offer the most fun and scenic outdoor activities available to residents of Orange County.... events that are both in and out of area.

Our group is diverse, including young/middle/senior ages, singles and couples, and a mix of people with differing racial/ethnic/cultural/religious/political backgrounds. The unity of the Sunset Hikes Meetup centers on our shared love of fun, outdoor activities.

We do NOT ask for donations to support our administrative costs or charitable pursuits, however we do ask that you actively and enthusiastically participate in our events. So come on out! Make new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. We are all about having fun!

Check out the "Our Calendar" tab for a schedule of upcoming activities. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon....

We welcome you to the Sunrise to Sunset Hiking family!

Disclaimer:

Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.

Featured event

Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 1:00 PM PSTFriday/Saturday Night Campout in the Mission Creek Preserve near Palm Springs

Mission Creek Preserve, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Friday/Saturday Night Campout in the Mission Creek Preserve near Palm Springs cover photo

ABOUT THE CAMPOUT: Join your hiking buddies for a two night campout in the Mission Creek Preserve. The campout is intended to facilitate three hikes in the area. These hikes and the campout are separate Sunset meetup events that require separate RSVPs.

A Friday afternoon stroll in the nearby Big Morongo Preserve, having a 1 PM meetup.
A Saturday morning hike from the Mission Creek Preserve to the Whitewater Preserve, having a 10 AM meetup.
A Sunday morning hike in the Pioneertown Mountain Preserve, having a 10 AM meetup

The Wildland's Conservancy is giving us FREE access for camping, with flush toilet restrooms, picnic tables and water. We will ask for a voluntary ten dollar per night per person donation to the Conservancy. The camp includes a large stone house with picnic tables that will be used as our communal dining room. There are no shower facilities in this campground. This is a car camping experience with gear coming out of our vehicles. You will need tent, sleeping bag, mattress, flashlight, camp chair, cook stove, etc., etc. After setting up camp, at 6 PM we will be sharing a potluck dinner. Wood burning camp fires are not allowed. However, propane fire pit and cook stoves are allowed; please plan to cook on picnic tables OUTSIDE the stone house. On Sunday morning, we will have a potluck breakfast, break camp, and drive to the location of the Sunday morning meetup hike in the nearby Pioneertown Preserve.

The Mission Creek Preserve contains 4,760 acres and includes a rich wetland and painted hills that hosts a variety of wildlife that include deer, bear, big horn sheep, and mountain lions, within the shadow of Mount San Gorgonio. Dogs are allowed in the Preserve.

MORE ABOUT THE MISSION CREEK PRESERVE:

http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/preserve_missioncreek.html

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO MISSION CREEK PRESERVE: From Interstate 10.... past the Highway 111 turnoff, exist Highway 62 toward Yucca Valley.... proceed 5.5 miles to Mission Creek Road (see the small green sign on right).... turn left on Mission Creek Road and follow it approximately 5 miles on a two lane dirt road to the gate.... proceed through the gate on a single lane dirt road approximately 2 miles to our camp ground at the end of the road.

IMPORTANT: Your event host will provide the gate code in a private message through to all campout RSVPs prior to the event. The gate code is not for public disclosure.

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.