Red Rock Canyon Trail - Saturday Morning

Kick Off 2025 with a Scenic Adventure!

Join the Fullerton Hiking Club on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST for a 4.22-mile hike (2.11 miles out & back) at the Red Rock Canyon Trail within Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Let’s celebrate the New Year by getting outside and exploring one of Orange County’s most stunning trails!

Meeting Location: Borrego Parking Lot, just outside the trailhead for the Red Rock Canyon Trail.

Address: 26701 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.
Please arrive by 8:55 AM so we can start promptly.

This flat, beginner-friendly trail winds through an oak woodland canyon and includes a few short rocky areas, making it accessible for most fitness levels. You’ll follow the Borrego Canyon Trail into Whiting Ranch, veering left onto Mustard Road at the trail board. After another quick left, we’ll pass a bench and head straight to the breathtaking red rock formations at the end of the trail—a sight that feels like stepping into Arizona’s desert landscapes!

Along the way, you’ll enjoy gentle terrain, small water crossings (easy to hop over), and a refreshing outdoor start to the year.

### What to Bring

• Sturdy walking or hiking shoes
• Water
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Snacks
• Sunscreen

### Additional Information

• Parking: $3 daily. The machine accepts $1 bills, quarters, Visa/MasterCard, or OC Parks Annual Pass. If the lot is full, additional parking may be available across the street at the shopping center.
• Bathrooms: Available at the trailhead; none along the trail.
• Pets: Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on this trail.

Start your 2025 with a fun and energizing adventure—we can’t wait to see you there! Let me know if you have any questions!

Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST
Distance: 4.22 miles (2.11 miles out & back)
Address: 26701 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610