Weir Canyon Hike to the Overlook Trail
Join us as we explore Weir Canyon. We will hike up over Rifle Range and continue to the Overlook Trail where we will be rewarded with sweeping views of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks and more…
Weir Canyon Fitness Hike Oaks to Overlook Loop
Enjoy miles of lush oak studded canyons, fascinating rock formations and sweeping views from the Overlook Trail in the tranquility of the Weir Canyon back country, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open…
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 OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a longer, slow-paced, family-oriented ride through sycamores, oaks, and…
Discover Hidden Canyons Black Star
Discover the hidden canyons and trails found in Black Star Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. These seldom-hiked trails offer fantastic vista views, wildflowers, secluded oasis of oaks…
Slowpaced Mountain Bike Ride Limestone CanyonEast Sinks
Enjoy the relaxation of riding in the wilderness on empty trails. Join us on this docent-led mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will visit the…
Chilly Birds of Winter in Baker Canyon Bird Walk
Bring your binoculars and join us on a slow/medium paced walk in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, as we search for resident and wintering birds of the local coastal sage scrub, oak woodland,…
Nature Hike to an IRC ProjectSpadefoot Toad Vernal Pools at Shoestring
In collaboration with United States Geological Survey, IRC staff and volunteers have been monitoring vernal pools located at Shoestring. Although these areas are sensitive habitat, we feel it’s…
Nearly Full Moon Cardio Hike Baker Canyon
Join us for a strenuous, extremely challenging, fast-paced cardio hike in Baker Canyon under the light of a full moon. Along the way we’ll be rewarded with canyon views and possible nocturnal…
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-…
Limestone Canyon Weekend Hike to both Sinks
Join us on this fast-paced hike over the ridge and the through beautiful Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. While this will not be a cardio hike, it will be a…