Activity Cards

This is an intermediate MTB ride starting from the Hicks Haul Road Gate to provide shorter access for Irvine Residents to Limestone Canyon.

The ride starts at the Toll Road underpass and climbs up to Loma Ridge on the paved Hicks Haul Road with a widening view over Irvine and Coastal Orange County. From there it will follow Loma Ridge, offering fantastic vistas of the OC area, as well as the wild lands beneath. We will visit The Sinks, OC’s own “Grand Canyon” and then climb up to Limestone Ridge, a fun single track with views of Saddleback and Santiago Canyon, which we will follow down towards the Augustine Staging area. From there we will follow the Shoestring Trail to climb back up to Loma Ridge and then coast back down to our starting point on the paved Hicks Haul Road.

Enjoy a full moon hike at Black Star Canyon on Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. We will hike along a flat trail and cross a creek as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer. The hike will average 2-3 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. This program is for participants who would enjoy a slower paced level hike. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and bring water and a flashlight for the hike. Be ready to enjoy the sounds and smells along with the full moon.

Hey kids! Bring your parents out to this fun hike in the wilderness south of Irvine. We’ll search for animal clues left along the trail and discover what it’s like to be a wild animal kid. This is a short, easy hike suitable for the younger members of the family. Parent(s) must be in attendance.