The activities below are offered by a variety of organizations and their dedicated volunteers. All programs are FREE unless noted below. Programs led by IRC-Certified Volunteers require pre-registration, which closes at 4 p.m. on the day prior to the event. No walk-up registrations will be permitted for these events. For policies of other organizations, please use the sign-up information provided. For mobility device policies click here.
| Note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for these events. For programs requiring online registration, each adult and child must be registered. |
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Mid Week Hike: Bommer Canyon
Recharge your batteries with a refreshing mid-week hike through Bommer Canyon. This area was historically a center for cattle operations that occurred in the San Joaquin Hills up until the late 1990s, and is now part of the Open Space Preserve. This hike involves multiple steep climbs and descents across a variety of trail types, […]
- Date:
- Wed, 10/16/2019
- Time:
- 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Bommer Canyon
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 12 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- Full
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Join us every Wednesday night for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, 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 […]
- Date:
- Wed, 10/16/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Full
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Thursday Morning Trek: Orchard Hills
Join us for a challenging and beautiful adventure as we hike to the Hangman’s Tree Monument on Loma Ridge. Hike distance is 6 miles and affords fantastic views along the way, spanning the Pacific coastline, San Gabriel peaks and the Santa Ana Mountains. Several very steep climbs and descents are part of this route. We’ll […]
- Date:
- Thu, 10/17/2019
- Time:
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Orchard Hills
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 6 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- 4 of 20
Self-Paced Fitness Hike on Hicks Haul Road
Enjoy an evening fitness hike through stunning rock formations and fragrant native plants as you listen to the sounds of nature. This hike is done at your own pace as a walk, jog, or run (speed range typically 2.5 to 3.5 mph), so is suitable for beginners who are just starting their fitness program as […]
- Date:
- Thu, 10/17/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Irvine Open Space Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 11 of 30
Friday, October 18, 2019
Twilight Hike in the Canyons: Baker Canyon
Join us on a twilight hike in Baker Canyon and Meadow, where the Red Rocks geological formation, surrounding canyons and Santa Ana Mountains will be visible as the sun sets. This three-mile fitness hike will be conducted at a moderate pace with a small elevation gain. Participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces […]
- Date:
- Fri, 10/18/2019
- Time:
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Distance:
- 3 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 9 of 25
Hicks Haul Road Fitness Run: 5K Distance
Join us for a road run in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. We’ll run on the paved Hicks Haul Road, up to a 5k distance. We’ll begin with some warm up exercises before we set off on our run. The route is up to the top of Loma Ridge and back, providing both uphill and […]
- Date:
- Fri, 10/18/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Irvine Open Space Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- 28 of 30
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Beginning Fitness Hike: Limestone to Dripping Springs
Ready for a workout, but not sure where to start? Join us for a fitness-focused hike in Limestone Canyon. Along the trail, you’ll pass through coastal sage scrub, grasslands, and oak woodlands. The 5.5 mile hike is conducted at about 3.0 miles per hour with approximately 600′ of an uphill gradual climb on paved and […]
- Date:
- Sun, 10/20/2019
- Time:
- 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 5.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- Full
Distance Hike: Bommer to the Sea
Join us for a challenging and beautiful hiking adventure to the sea and back. Hiking distance is up to 14 miles and is designed for advanced hikers. Participants must be physically fit and have distance hiking experience. Singletrack trails, steep climbs and descents are numerous on this route, with approximately 2400 feet of accumulated climbing […]
- Date:
- Sun, 10/20/2019
- Time:
- 7:15 AM - 1:15 PM
- Where:
- Bommer Canyon
- Difficulty Rating:
- 5
- Distance:
- 14 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- 1 of 15
Monday, October 21, 2019
Tai Chi in the Canyon
Join us for a quarter-long series of Tai Chi exercises. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise renowned for the benefits of its slow, non-stressful physical exercises as well as its meditative qualities. Baker Canyon offers a natural setting as a perfect location for deep breathing of the fresh air, energizing our internal energy (Qi) […]
- Date:
- Mon, 10/21/2019
- Time:
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- 11 of 15
Twilight Hike: Fremont Canyon
Come enjoy a scenic fast-paced twilight hike in the remote Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an abandoned coal mine, up to the Fremont Weather Station where winds have been clocked at up to 100 mph. After enjoying the view, we’ll turnaround and hike back the […]
- Date:
- Mon, 10/21/2019
- Time:
- 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 6 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- 5 of 15
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Join us every Monday night for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, 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 […]
- Date:
- Mon, 10/21/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 5 of 30
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Tuesday Morning Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day and head outside! Join us for an exhilarating morning fitness walk on the paved Hicks Haul Road. This hike allows you to choose between a 3, 6, or 8 mile route, all of which are conducted at the speed of about 3.0 to 3.5 miles per […]
- Date:
- Tue, 10/22/2019
- Time:
- 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 8 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- 24 of 30
Twilight Hike in Orchard Hills
Come enjoy a leisurely paced, 2-3 mph, hike in the Irvine Open Space. Get to know the nature around you as we explore Orchard Hills at that magic time just before and after sunset. We will walk around an avocado orchard that borders on the natural open space. Far-reaching views from the highest point reward […]
- Date:
- Tue, 10/22/2019
- Time:
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Orchard Hills
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- 1 of 20
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Mid Week Hike: Quail Hill
Take a break and get some fresh air! Join us on a mid-week hike through scenic Quail Hill. This program is for those who just want to get out and hike away the stresses of the week. Enjoy the views and a little quiet time in Irvine’s beautiful Southern Preserve. Several single-track trails, steep climbs […]
- Date:
- Wed, 10/23/2019
- Time:
- 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Quail Hill
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 12 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- 9 of 20
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Join us every Wednesday night for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, 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 […]
- Date:
- Wed, 10/23/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 15 of 30
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Thursday Morning Trek: Fremont Canyon
This week in the Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in the remote Fremont Canyon. The hike is just under 6 miles and includes a steep hill. We will hike from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past a historic coal mine, to the Fremont Weather Station. After enjoying a spectacular view, we will hike back […]
- Date:
- Thu, 10/24/2019
- Time:
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 6 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- 6 of 20
Self-Paced Fitness Hike on Hicks Haul Road
Enjoy an evening fitness hike through stunning rock formations and fragrant native plants as you listen to the sounds of nature. This hike is done at your own pace as a walk, jog, or run (speed range typically 2.5 to 3.5 mph), so is suitable for beginners who are just starting their fitness program as […]
- Date:
- Thu, 10/24/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Irvine Open Space Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 13 of 30
Friday, October 25, 2019
Twilight Hike in the Canyons: Red Rocks
Join us on a twilight hike in Black Star Canyon and get a close-up view of the Red Rocks geological formation. We’ll hike past Red Rocks and watch the colors change as the sun sets. The hike will be up to 3 miles round trip with a mild elevation gain and done at an easy […]
- Date:
- Fri, 10/25/2019
- Time:
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- 7 of 25
Hicks Haul Road Fitness Run: 5K Distance
Join us for a road run in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. We’ll run on the paved Hicks Haul Road, up to a 5k distance. We’ll begin with some warm up exercises before we set off on our run. The route is up to the top of Loma Ridge and back, providing both uphill and […]
- Date:
- Fri, 10/25/2019
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Irvine Open Space Preserve
- Difficulty Rating:
- 4
- Distance:
- 3.5 miles
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- 29 of 30
