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.

Join us every Wednesday night for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the summer, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset views and a panoramic overview of Orange County. This hike travels about 3.5 miles, up to the top of Loma Ridge and back down.

The hike is conducted at about an average of 3-3.5 miles per hour, but you may travel a bit faster or slower, at a walk, run, or jog depending on your comfort level.  Most participants finish the route in about 1 hour.  Because of the paved surface of the road, you may wear regular running or walking shoes.  Trail shoes are fine, but not required.  Please bring adequate water!

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.

Share the natural environment with your little ones during this morning stroll. Whether walking beside you, relaxing in an off-road stroller or sitting high on your back, our youngsters will enjoy the meandering trails along the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. This program moves at a slow pace, enjoying the many critters, flowers and findings along the way. Parent or guardian must register and attend along with their child.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-1 activity on the land.