Explore beautiful Limestone Canyon on this challenging Sunday morning distance hike to the “water tank” beyond The Sinks east viewing deck. This distance hike rewards hikers with panoramic unobstructed views of The Sinks, an ancient and dramatic formation of exposed sandstone cliffs.
Limestone Canyon is one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the county. In addition to providing sweeping views, the trail passes through coastal sage scrub, grasslands, and oak woodlands. This hike moves between 3 and 3.5 mph with multiple sustained climbs.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-5 activity on the land.
Please review our Trail Tips page and FAQ page to arrive prepared for this hike. Participants must have a sturdy pack and bring everything they need to be healthy on the trail, including water, sun-protection, and trail snacks.
Activity Details
- Date:
- Sunday, June 10, 2018
- Time:
- 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Duration (hours:minutes):
- 5:00
- Type:
- Hiking & Fitness
- Organization:
- OC Parks
- Area:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Staging Area:
- Augustine
- Difficulty:
- 5
- Distance:
- 12.5 miles
- Elevation Change:
- 1900 feet
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Registration is closed for this activity..
