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OC Turtle Rock Sunset Hike

1 Concordia, Irvine, CA Concordia, Irvine, CA, United States

This popular trail near the Irvine Turtle Rock neighborhood is a fantastic hike, featuring a 4.2-mile loop with a 900-foot elevation gain. It's typically completed in about 2 hours at […]

Talopop – Suitable for fit beginners

Talopop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas, CA, US

Fit Beginner, 4.1 miles, 720' gain. Easier route: 3.9 miles, 500' gain. Is it Talepop or Talopop? Maps and signs that I have seen, use the 2nd spelling, but a […]

Lizard Rock Loop

Tennis Court parking lot 635 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Easy Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600' gain Easier Option, 3.5 miles, 460' gain This is a unique loop through Wildwood Park that takes us to the famous Lizard Rock. There are […]

Hike to the Sinks at Limestone Canyon **Must register on Letsgooutside.org

Augustine Staging Area E Santiago Canyon Rd and Hicks Haul Rd, Silverado, CA, US

The hike we are doing is about 10 miles with 1,000 ft of elevation gain **Must register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/08/03/wilderness-access-day-limestone-canyon-57/ All participants are required to have, a printed copy or on […]

Mount Pinos Campground via McGill Trail

Pacific Ridge Trailhead Ridge Park Road, Newport Beach, CA, United States

DESCRIPTION: When it’s hot we like to go early, get altitude and/or head to the beach! Hiking Mount Pinos will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping […]

Hike Bommer Ridge into Laguna Coast Wilderness – Loop

Crystal Cove SP/Laguna Coast - Ridge Park Entrance (map) Ridge Park Rd & E Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA, US

The total distance for this hike is 4.5 miles with about 650 ft. of elevation gain. There are great mountain and ocean views along the ridge. We are going to […]

 

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