Crystal Cove Hikers This Sunday marks the first day of summer and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to get outside and explore the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks! With the weather warming up, there are a variety of coastal hikes on the Landmarks that are sure to help you beat the summer heat.
Crystal Cove State Park offers nature lovers just over three miles of beach and 2,791 acres of protected habitat. Make your way through wooded canyons, bluffs and trails, while taking in beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. A map of the beachside trail system at Crystal Cove can be found here.
Crystal Cove State Park offers nature lovers just over three miles of beach and 2,791 acres of protected habitat. Make your way through wooded canyons, bluffs and trails, while taking in beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. A map of the beachside trail system at Crystal Cove can be found here.
Neighboring Crystal Cove is OC Parks’ Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, which lies within some of the last remaining coastal canyons in Southern California. Consisting of 7,000 acres of coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park offers 40 miles of trails ready to be discovered. A map of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park trails can be found here.
Another scenic coastal escape is the City of Newport Beach’s Buck Gully Reserve. This natural, coastal canyon provides a peaceful outing for those looking for an easily accessible nature adventure in their own backyard. A map of the Buck Gully trail system can be found here.
For morning or evening hikers, inland locations like Bommer Canyon and Quail Hill are perfect locations to get out in the fresh morning air or explore trails at dusk. A map of Bommer Canyon and Quail Hill trails can be found here.
The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks offer a wide variety of adventures for the summer from mountains to sea. Always remember to bring plenty of water and wear sunscreen while exploring the Landmarks, especially on hot summer days.
All seven-day access trails are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, visit LetsGoOutside.org.
Another scenic coastal escape is the City of Newport Beach’s Buck Gully Reserve. This natural, coastal canyon provides a peaceful outing for those looking for an easily accessible nature adventure in their own backyard. A map of the Buck Gully trail system can be found here.
For morning or evening hikers, inland locations like Bommer Canyon and Quail Hill are perfect locations to get out in the fresh morning air or explore trails at dusk. A map of Bommer Canyon and Quail Hill trails can be found here.
The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks offer a wide variety of adventures for the summer from mountains to sea. Always remember to bring plenty of water and wear sunscreen while exploring the Landmarks, especially on hot summer days.
All seven-day access trails are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. For more information about Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, visit LetsGoOutside.org.
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