Billy Goat and Vista Point (Level 2-, 2+ Moderate)

Will first hike up Borrego Trail then go left on Mustard Trail to the Vista Point. After a rest to enjoy the view, we will return on the Mustard Trail to connect to a single-track trail to Billy Goat, then to Whiting Spur Road to the Four Corners. After a rest at Four Corners, we will continue with Whiting Spur Road to Mustard Road, then take Borrego Trail back to the trail head.

See Park info and trail map at this link:
https://www.ocparks.com/parks/whiting/

Vista Point and Billy Goat (Level 2+)
Distance: 9 miles
Elevation Gain: 1300 ft

Billy Goat only (Level 2-)
Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Dogs are not allowed in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.

General Rating: Level 2 MODERATE, moderate pace, Download RATING TABLE (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.

PARKING: The parking lot for Red Rock Canyon Trail head has about 20 spaces with a $3 fee. The parking machine is activated just before 7 am. Ralph's parking lot near the trailhead does not allow parking. If you do not want to pay, you can park in the large shopping center across Portola Parkway and walk across the street to the trail head. We'll meet by the large "sundial" next to the trailhead. There are two portable toilets at the trailhead.

You are welcome to join us for lunch after the hike at Mustard Cafe & Grill Foothill Ranch, 41 Auto Center Dr Ste 103, Foothill Ranch.

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