Quail Hill to Nix Center Loop (Level 2, 2+)

We will start from the Quail Hill Community Park and walk to the Quail Hill Community Center and start the hike from Quail Hill Trail head. Take the Quail Trail to Serrano Ridge Trail to the Serrano Ridge Viewpoint. From there we take the Sycamore Canyon Trail to arrive at the Nix Center. Will take a restroom and snack break there. Continue to Barbara Lake Trail and cross under the 133 Hwy to the Stage North Trail. Continue the same trail then cross under 133 Hwy again at a different underpass. Continue to West Canyon Trail, Serrano Ridge Trail, Quail Trail and back to the Quail Hill Community Park.

We will separate into smaller groups based on your hiking pace.

To Nix Center (Level 2+)
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation: 1,500 ft

If you skip the trail down to the Nix Center (level 2)
Distance: 7 miles
Elevation: 1,100 ft

General Rating: Level 2+ Moderate. Download RATING TABLE (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.

PLEASE BRING:

At least 2 liters of water, a hat, sunscreen. There is not too much shade in the trails.

FACILITIES: Rest rooms in Quail Community Park and Nix Center

After the hike, you are welcomed to join us for breakfast or lunch at the Farmhouse Grill inside the Strawberry Farms Golf Course, 11 Strawberry Farm Road, Irvine.

REMINDER:

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***