Hikers in Black Star Canyon OC Parks’ Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park is located adjacent to Irvine Lake, northeast of Limestone Canyon on the Irvine Ranch Open Space Preserve. A gateway to the backcountry of the Cleveland National Forest and the northern Santa Ana Mountains, Black Star Canyon has a fascinating local history, stunning geological formations, and a variety of native wildlife.
In the late 1800s, the canyon was primarily used for beekeeping and was quarried for coal by the Black Star Mining Company, which is how the canyon received its name. Black Star Canyon was previously known as Cañon de los Indios or "Canyon of the Indians,” which was named for the Native American people who first settled there. Many tales have been passed down about previous residents and historical conflicts that ended in tragedy, leading some people to believe the area might be haunted.
In the late 1800s, the canyon was primarily used for beekeeping and was quarried for coal by the Black Star Mining Company, which is how the canyon received its name. Black Star Canyon was previously known as Cañon de los Indios or "Canyon of the Indians,” which was named for the Native American people who first settled there. Many tales have been passed down about previous residents and historical conflicts that ended in tragedy, leading some people to believe the area might be haunted.
RSS Feed