Explore beautiful Weir Canyon and surrounding wilderness areas on this fast-paced cardio hike. Along the trail, you’ll pass through grasslands, oak woodlands ,and coastal sage habitat recovering from the 2017 Canyon 2 fire . Multiple steep climbs and descents are included. Enjoy views of Saddleback Peak and the Cleveland National Forest along the way.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land.
There is minimal to no shade on the route. You must carry your own adequate supply of water. Come prepared with a day pack, closed-toe hiking shoes or boots, sunscreen, snacks and any other supplies to keep you safe and healthy on the trail.
Remember, this cardio hike is much faster than a walk, and features a 2,000-foot elevation change. You must be able to hike uphill at an average pace of 3.5-to-4 mph without stopping. Please make sure you are in excellent physical condition!
Activity Details
- Date:
- Sunday, January 13, 2019
- Time:
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Duration (hours:minutes):
- 3:00
- Type:
- Hiking & Fitness
- Organization:
- OC Parks
- Area:
- Weir Canyon Nature Preserve
- Staging Area:
- Outdoor Education Center Weir Lot
- Difficulty:
- 4
- Distance:
- 10 miles
- Elevation Change:
- 2000 feet
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- Full
Registration is closed for this activity.
