Early Morning Hike Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
Come explore the newly opened Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, the northernmost portion of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic fitness hike involves steep climbs and descents on several single-…
Bats Heroes of the Night
As the day starts to settle into the night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammals. We will head out…
Early Morning Hike Fremont Canyon
Come enjoy an early morning hike in Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an abandoned coal mine up…
Advanced Cardio Hike Limestone Canyon
Join us for a strenuous, extremely challenging, fast-paced, early morning cardio hike in Limestone Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Along the way we’ll be rewarded with panoramic…
Hunters Moon Cardio Hike at Saddleback Wilderness
Join us for a fast-paced, cardio hike under the Hunter's Moon in the Saddleback Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Along the way, we’ll be rewarded with panoramic moonlight views…
California Native Oak Day Nature Hike in Weir Canyon
For California Native Oak Day, spend the morning learning about our local native oak, the coast live oak as we take a slow-paced interpretive hike along the back-country ridges and valleys of Weir…
Explore Limestone Canyon Hike to Dripping Springs
Explore beautiful Limestone Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, on this serene morning hike to Dripping Springs. Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve is one of the most pristine wilderness…
Spooky Plants Among Us Learning About Plants at Red Rock Wilderness
Curious to learn about the plants among us, who’s sus and who’s not? Join us for a "spooky" hike at Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, to look at local flora, talk about…
Twilight Beginner Cardio Hike in Limestone Canyon
Limestone Canyon is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Join us for an early evening, moderately-paced, 5.5-mile beginning cardio hike. The hike may include a few short rest stops along the way and…
Distance Hike Fremont to Weir Canyon
Join us for an early morning distance hike from remote Fremont Canyon to the oak woodlands of Weir Canyon, part of OC Parks' Irvine Ranch Open Space. Shortly after leaving Irvine Regional Park, this…