Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation in partnership with OC Parks. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Celebrate the lengthening of the days with Resource Specialist Laura Cohen on a slow 2.0-mile hike over sometimes steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) on the week of the solstice. Take a few minutes to meditate on the ridge and at the end of the hike. Bring water and good walking shoes and dress in layers, as the canyon can get cool in the evening. No experience necessary. Ages 16 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Online reservations required: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.html. For questions call: 949-497-8324. Parking: $3.
