Lake Forest

Aliso Creek Bikeway: Lake Forest is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near El Toro, California.

Serrano Road to Dreaded Hill Road s an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Foothill Ranch, California.

Dreaded Hill and Whiting Road Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Forest, California.

Borrego Canyon Trail to Billy Goat Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lake Forest, California.

Just south east of the city of Irvine, on the southern end of Orange County, is the scenic Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Don't let the newly developed shopping centers restaurants fool you, because just beyond the parking lot ($3 Daily Use Fee) of the Borrego Canyon Trailhead, you will find yourself surrounded by nature and wildlife galore. Right after a good rain the trails are a bit muddier ...

Whiting Ranch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Foothill Ranch, California.

Borrego Canyon Trail to Red Rock Canyon is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Foothill Ranch, California.

Borrego Canyon to Vista Look Out Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Foothill Ranch, California.

The trail is open year-round and is kept in good condition. The trail is shared by hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers.  The first part of the hike is very family friendly, but after turning onto Mustard Rd the incline steepens slightly. Bring binoculars to see snow on distant peaks. Dogs are not allowed on this trail.