Enjoy a slow-paced six mile hike along the back-country ridges and valleys of Agua Chinon Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. The four-hour hike travel along on old ranch roads passing by woodlands of majestic oak trees and expanses of Coastal Sage Scrub and enjoy wonderful vistas.
Some of the hills are strenuous and we will take breaks as needed.
The hike begins at 7:00 a.m. from the Portola staging area in the Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve.
The hike is ranked a 3 on the 1-to-5 scale of difficulty. Participants should be in good hiking condition and have previously completed a similar distance hike. Please come prepared with a backpack, plenty of water (at least 1 liter), snacks, sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes or boots, sunscreen, first aid kit, and all other supplies to keep you safe and healthy on the trail. Each hiker must carry their own water and supplies. Under-prepared participants may be denied access to the event.
