Sunrise and Moonset Early Morning Hike: Baker Canyon

Hiking & Fitness
Sunrise and Moonset Early Morning Hike: Baker Canyon

Join us for an early morning adventure as we experience the setting of the Full Moon and the rising of the Sun from the trails of historic Baker Canyon.  The hike is a three-mile loop with a few steep hills to climb, but rewards you with fantastic views overlooking Black Star and Silverado Canyons as well as Irvine Lake. Please bring water, a trail snack, sunscreen, a hat, any other necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail and dress appropriately in layers.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following protective measures during the activity in order to participate:

  • Each individual adult must bring with them a signed liability waiver. Minors may be added to the waiver of their respective parent or legal guardian. The form will not be available on site.
  • The waiver can be accessed and downloaded for print at home use here:  IRC Liability Waiver 2020.05
  • Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
  • Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
  • Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
  • You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.

To learn more about the staging areas and activity locations, please visit our Staging Areas Playlist page.

Activity Details Led by IRC

Date:
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Time:
6:00 am - 8:30 am
Duration (hours:minutes):
2:30
Type:
Hiking & Fitness
Organization:
OC Parks
Area:
Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Staging Area:
Baker
Difficulty:
3
Distance:
3 miles
Elevation Change:
600 feet
Minimum Age:
12
Spaces Left:
Registration has closed.

Registration is closed for this activity..