Crystal Cove hike in the OC

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:49 pm

It seems like forever since I have posted a trip report and for good reason. In November I had surgery for a rotator cuff tear. It was the worst pain that I had ever experienced. Anyways, for those of you who know me, you can imagine how devastated I was not being able to do what I love most. Now that I am feeling better it was time for me to hit the trails and Tuesday was the day. I joined a new hiking group so that I could explore trails in Orange County. We did a 10-mile hike around the perimeter of Crystal Cove. The trail was well maintained. It was mostly on a fire road with some steep ascents to the ridge. It was quite the workout. There are several small sections resembling a rollercoaster and there is no shade. Nevertheless, it was a great first hike with ocean views and cool breezes along the way.

It was overcast when we started.

To my surprise I found two benchmarks and bagged a small peak named Moro.

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:31 pm

welcome back

Post by **dima** » Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:32 pm

Glad you're back. Is the benchmark sticking out of the ground because the ground was higher before? Did it erode away?

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:01 am

HikeUp wrote: ↑welcome back

Thanks

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:02 am

dima wrote: ↑Glad you're back. Is the benchmark sticking out of the ground because the ground was higher before? Did it erode away?

I'm not sure. It was on top of this cement thing that looks like it wasn't underground.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:09 am

BM

: Here's a closer look

Post by **JeffH** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:56 pm

Good to hear from you again.
I had rotator cuff surgery in 2000, I don't remember that it kept me from walking.

This is a good time of the year to be out on the sunny trails!

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:44 pm

JeffH wrote: ↑Good to hear from you again.
I had rotator cuff surgery in 2000, I don't remember that it kept me from walking.
This is a good time of the year to be out on the sunny trails!

Haha! thanks Jeff, I didn't want to risk falling.
Besides most of my hikes involve some kind of crazy scrambling or going off trail.

RichardK · Post by **RichardK** » Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:43 am

When we lived in SoCal, we pounded this trail a lot. Thanks for the memories.

Tom Kenney · Post by **Tom Kenney** » Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:12 pm

Did you dislocate a shoulder? I did, but managed to avoid severe cuff injury. I'm sure I stretched it a little, so I've always been worried to re-dislocate. Also, the weather causes it to 'sing in concert' with my other bone injuries.

Nice pics! Welcome back!!!

Post by **JeffH** » Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:55 am

Tom, I dislocated my left shoulder when I was about 27 years old. Doctors told me at the time it would probably happen again, as young joints tend to stay stretched whereas older folks snap back. Since then it's happened at least 15 more times. My right shoulder has only had subluxations, although that's where I had the surgery - due to being a pitcher for many years.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:48 am

Tom, I didnt dislocate my shoulder. My tear started out small and over time eventually separated from my shoulder. I don't remember falling and being in alot of pain. It started out as muscle soreness ( so I thought) on my bicep. After months of no relief and not being able to sleep comfortably, It was finally properly diagnosed. 8 months later it was too late and I needed the surgery.

Tom Kenney · Post by **Tom Kenney** » Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:24 pm

Ah. Thanks, both, for the info. Mine occurred in my late 30s, hasn't popped since (yet?). The emergency room folks said to sling it for a couple weeks. I immediately started to read about it, and found that best advice for adults is to try to work it as soon as possible, but gently at first. Knowing the 'phys therapy' drill, I figured that was better advice. Still riding, but no longer climbing, at early 50s, and only occasional soreness.

Post by **tekewin** » Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:41 pm

My neck of the woods. Good to see you posting again. OC has some good hikes.