Family Hike Baker Canyon
Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Baker Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike along a flat trail as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer. The hike will average 2…
Evening Family Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Limestone Canyon to The Sinks
For families and children ages 12 and up who would like to join IRC-certified volunteers in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a longer, slow-paced, family-oriented ride through sycamores, oaks,…
Dripping Springs Trail Restoration
Spend the morning watering and mulching coast live oak seedlings within a beautiful oak woodland and then hike to Dripping Springs, a natural water source dripping out of an earthquake fault and down…
Limestone Canyon Distance Hike Panoramic Sinks View from the Water Tank
Explore OC Parks' beautiful Limestone Canyon on this challenging distance hike to the “water tank” beyond the East Sinks viewing area. This distance hike rewards hikers with panoramic unobstructed…
Thursday Morning Trek Fremont Canyon
This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in the remote Fremont Canyon. The hike is just under 6 miles and includes a steep hill. We will hike from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past…
Enjoy Natures Story Vistas and Special Places Beginners Hike in Limestone Canyon
Embark on a leisurely beginners' hike through the valley of Limestone Canyon, nestled within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Traverse the rugged terrain of former ranch roads, surrounded by the…
Rocks are Rad Geology Hike at Black Star Canyon
Join us for a morning walk to one of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks’ iconic geologic features. We will walk out to the red-faced cliffs of Black Star Canyon, nestled within OC Parks' Irvine Ranch…
Weir Canyon Hike to the Overlook Trail
Join us as we explore Weir Canyon, part of OC Parks' Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike up over Rifle Range and continue to the Overlook Trail where we will be rewarded with sweeping views of the…
Nurturing Oaks in Weir Canyon
Spend the morning in a beautiful oak woodland weeding, watering and mulching coast live oak seedlings in Weir Canyon, part of OC Parks' Irvine Ranch Open Space. To get to the planting site, we will…