Enjoy Nature’s Story, Vistas, and Special Places – Beginner Hike in Limestone Canyon

Hiking & Fitness
Enjoy Nature's Story, Vistas, and Special Places - Beginner Hike in Limestone Canyon

Embark on a leisurely beginner’s hike through the valley of Limestone Canyon, nestled within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Traverse the rugged terrain of former ranch roads, surrounded by the woodlands’ grand oak trees and the vast stretches of Coastal Sage Scrub. Total round-trip distance is 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 200 feet at an average moving rate of 2.0 miles per hour. Please come prepared with a backpack, plenty of water, snacks, sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes or boots, sunscreen, first aid kit, and all other supplies to keep you safe and healthy on the trail. Each hiker must carry their own water and supplies.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:

  • Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
  • Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
  • Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
  • All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
  • You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering. To learn more about the staging areas and activity locations, please visit our Staging Areas Playlist page.

Activity Details Led by IRC

Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Duration (hours:minutes):
2:30
Type:
Hiking & Fitness
Organization:
OC Parks
Area:
Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
Staging Area:
Augustine
Difficulty:
2
Distance:
2.5 miles
Elevation Change:
200 feet
Minimum Age:
16
Spaces Left:
Registration has closed.

Registration is closed for this activity..