Welcome CCEA Hikers

 

The purpose of the CCEA hiking ministry is to create a fellowship opportunity in a casual recreational setting where believers can get to know other Christians in a meaningful way while building each other up in our walk with the Lord. Our focus is to give everyone an enjoyable hiking experience for all ability levels, and encourage participants to invite their non-believing friends to join us.


In order to be sensitive to some of our church members' physical limitations, we will incorporate several shorter and physically less demanding hikes as well as encourage participants to eat together after the hike.

 

To receive hike notifications on your phone, text “cceahike” to 59769.

Upcoming Hikes   


July 2026

No hike - Summer Break


August 8th, 2026

All day train and hike in San Clemente.  This is an easy to moderate 4 mile hike. Hikers will need $10 to buy their train ticket. We are meeting at 9 o’clock at the Orange Train Station 194 North Atchinson St. Orange , CA 92866. Lunch is at Blaze Pizza, 225 W Avenida Vista Hermosa Suite A, San Clemente, CA 92672. We will be returning to the Orange Station around 3:45 PM.
 

September 12th, 2026


Hiking Newport Upper Bay, Newport Beach. Meet at 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach 92660 at 8:15am. The hike is an easy to moderate two hour hike with a tour of the museum of the back bay.   Afterwards, brunch is at Mendocino Farms, 450 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

 

LEAD BY

John Hockman

Cell: (714) 878-2377

Christian Kopeny

Cell: (714) 305-3130

Grace Hockman

Cell: (949) 307-2029

SAFETY TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

1. Stay with members who know the route.

2. Know your limits.

3. Comfortable shoes with traction are advised.

4. Please dress appropriately for hiking. 

Loose, comfortable clothing, a hat, and

sunscreen are all recommended.

5. Please bring MORE than just one bottle of water.

6. We are sharing the trail; watch for runners and bikers.

LEVELS OF HIKING

EASY

A hike that is generally suitable for anyone who enjoys walking. Mostly level or with some areas of a slight incline. Generally around 4-5 miles.


MODERATE

The terrain will involve sections of moderate incline.

Generally 4 to 6 miles.

MODERATELY STRENUOUS

The terrain will involve a steady and often steep incline. Generally 5 to 7 miles.


STRENUOUS

The hike will generally be longer and steeper. Generally 5 to 10 miles.

RELATED BIBLE VERSES

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.


Ecclesiastes 3:11

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.


Psalms 145:5

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof


Psalms 96:11-12

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.


Isaiah 55:12

Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.


Psalms 69:34

Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.


Nehemiah 9:6