A BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Nature and Fitness Walk in the Oak Canyon Nature Center
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ABOUT THE HIKE: This beautiful early morning nature walk is lined with coastal live oaks, walnuts, and a year round stream with its riparian habitat. Our BEGINNER moderate paced hike is approximately four miles on dirt trails with 200 feet of elevation gain/loss. The Oak Canyon Nature Center preserves 60 acres of open space surrounded by a golf course, reservoir, and residential housing. And yet, the Nature Center itself feels surprisingly secluded. The four miles of hiking trails loop within the three canyons that make up the Nature Center and the adjoining Walnut Canyon Reservoir. The park gets a fair amount of wildlife because of its proximity to the Irvine Ranch Preserve and the Santa Ana Mountains. The higher trails within the park offer spectacular views of the Nature Center and the greater Southern California area. Pets, dogs and horses are not allowed in this wilderness area.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the 91 Freeway, take the Imperial Highway exit... drive one mile south to Nohl Ranch Road... turn left and go east for two miles until you reach Walnut Canyon Road... turn left and continue to the end of the road... where you will find FREE parking for the Oak Canyon Nature Center.
DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.
Every 4th Saturday of the month
A BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Nature and Fitness Walk in the Oak Canyon Nature Center