SD - Day Event - Annual End of Summer Hike, BBQ & Pool Party!

  • Sat, September 27, 2025
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Laguna Beach, CA

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Annual End of Summer Hike, BBQ, and Pool Party!


GOSD will hold our annual end of summer hike and pool party in Laguna Beach again this year.  Join us for a morning hike followed by a BBQ and dip in the pool, GOSD will provide the food for this event. We will be doing our event planning for the 2025-26 calendar - bring your fun ideas!

Hike Start Time and Location: 9:00 AM, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Hike Length: 4.8 mi

Hike Elevation Change: 203 ft.

Hike Difficulty Rating: Easy

Estimated Hike Time: 2 hrs.

Hike Type (out-and-back, loop, shuttle): Out & Back

Hiking Trail Details (AllTrails or Similar link): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dripping-cave-hollow-oak-trail?u=i&sh=rygva1

Hike Specific Challenges (scrambling, narrow passages, allergens): N/A

Hike Specific Equipment: N/A

Parking Information: $3.00/Parking Lot; Free Street

Pets Permitted: No

What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water along, as it will be warm in September!

BBQ & POOL PARTY

After the hike is over, approximately 12:00 PM, come over and cool off in the pool and enjoy some BBQ & drinks.

Who to Contact with Questions: We look forward to seeing you there, if you have any questions, please contact Matthew Schreiner at [email protected] or 949.394.9607.

*Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:

1. Navigation

2. Headlamp

3. Sun Protection

4. First Aid

5. Knife

6. Fire

7. Shelter

8. Extra food

9. Extra water

10. Extra clothes


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Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.


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