Big Laguna Meadow Hike 10/23

Big Laguna Meadow Hike
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

Join the Rock Church Hiking Ministry family as we hike the Big Laguna Meadow Trail in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. We will meet at the Meadows Information Kiosk and Picnic Area, Sunrise Hwy., Mile 19.

We'll hike on the Big Laguna Trail, where we will walk along the meadow and stop for a break and worship. You will have the opportunity to meet new friends to do life with, grow with, explore with and love Jesus with!

A National Forest Adventure Pass is needed to park on Sunrise Hwy. $5 Day passes are available at the Laguna General Store and Big 5 Sporting Goods.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye. - Psalms 32:8

This is a moderately strenuous hike, with hills. There is some elevation gain and we will be hiking above 5,500 feet. The altitude will affect your breathing. Please self-evaluate your fitness and hiking levels before attempting this hike.

If there is interest, we can go out to eat afterwards.

Park and Hike Info:

More information on the hike can be found here.

Trailhead Address:

Meadows Information Kiosk Trailhead, Mt. Laguna, CA 91948

Meet at 8:45 a.m. The adventure begins at 9 a.m., so please arrive on time.

Carpool Address:

No carpool for this event.

Questions:

Contact Vinnie Freeman at hike@sdrock.com

Hike at a Glance: 

•  Meet at Trailhead at 8:45 a.m.
• Hike starts at 9 a.m.
• Difficulty: Moderately strenuous, elevation around 5,500 feet.
• Highlights: Big Laguna Lake, Water-of-the-Woods, great views
• Distance: 6 miles (loop)
• Elevation Gain: 790'
• Hiking Time: approximately 3 hours
• Travel Time: 40 minutes from Rock Church East County to Trailhead
• Dogs (on leash) permitted
• Weather: Hike will be cancelled if it rains.

What to bring?

• Good running or hiking shoes, trail is rocky in places
• Comfortable clothing, bring layers 
• Hat or visor
• Hiking Poles (optional)
• Water (at least 1 liter recommended)
• Snacks 
• Masks are optional