• 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 their phone, the confirmation email to show through the window of their vehicle to drive through the entry gate. You will need the confirmation email […]

  • Limestone Canyon Hike to Both Sinks ***Must Register on LetsGoOutside.org

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

    I'm excited to do another hike to the Sinks! This is an event through the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, so you must register at the below link as well. https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/04/13/limestone-canyon-weekend-hike-to-both-sinks-7/ The hike will be 10 miles with 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Join us on this fast-paced hike over the ridge and the through beautiful Limestone […]

  • Los Robles Trailhead II ~ Braille Trail ~ Gentler Friendly

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

    Our hike leaves from Greenmeadow Trailhead (a.k.a. Braille Trail) This loop hike is also about 5 miles with about 800' of total elevation gain, spread out nicely, because we are doing about the same hike counterclockwise, reverse to Laurie's group and pass each other about halfway. "Robles" is Spanish for oaks, and we'll see plenty […]

 

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