Moderate-Paced MTB Ride- Bommer Canyon/Quail Hill Loop

Join us for a docent-led mountain bike ride through the Irvine Open Space Preserve. This moderate-paced mountain bike loop begins at the Bommer Canyon Trailhead. We will head out through the Bommer Meadow and move along the Shady Canyon Bikeway to Quail Hill. The route then traverses the Quail Trail, Serrano and Hogback Ridges, and ends with a descent along the Ridge Route. On days when the ride begins at Quail Hill, the ride will begin on the Quail Trail and end on the Shady Canyon bikeway.

Views of the picturesque hills of the City of Irvine Open Space abound throughout. Riders will move along a combination of bikeway, ranch roads and an intermediate level single track trail with several steep climbs and descents. Over 2100 feet of accumulated climbing elevation is experienced on this route.

Participants should be physically fit and possess above-average mountain biking skills. Mountain bike, helmet, and 32 oz. of water (minimum) required. Please note, this is an intermediate level ride that features several short rest stops and opportunities to re-group. However, this ride requires above average fitness and a mountain bike with a minimum of front suspension. If you are unsure of your abilities, please call first.