Whiting Ranch Conditioning Hike Level 2

Whiting Ranch Conditioning Hike – Level 2 the heat with an early start! Morning conditioning loop hike connecting several trails including Serrano Creek Trail, up Dreaded Hill to Four Corners, down via Cactus Hill and Sleepy Hollow, up Line Shack and returning to Serrano Creek trail. Distance: 5.6 miles, gain of 770 feet. Bring adequate water (1-2 liters minimum recommended), hiking shoes/boots with good tread, hat and a snack. Hiking poles are helpful on some sections. We will stay together as a group, and take a short break at Four Corners. End time is approximate, depending on group's pace.
Hike Stats
Distance: 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 770 ft
Hike Time: 3 hours, depending on group pace
Difficulty Rating: Level 2, Moderate; Click the hike RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating
Trail Condition: Dirt, combination rocky single track, wide park road and some stairs
Hike Type: Loop
Bring: Adequate water 1-2 liters minimum, hat, snack, poles are helpful on some sections
About the hike: Morning conditioning loop hike connecting several trails including Serrano Creek Trail, up Dreaded Hill to Four Corners, down via Cactus Hill and Sleepy Hollow, up Line Shack and returning to Serrano Creek trail. Distance: 5.6 miles, gain of 770 feet. Bring adequate water (1-2 liters minimum recommended), hiking shoes/boots with good tread, hat and a snack. Hiking poles are helpful on some sections. We will stay together as a group, and take a short break at Four Corners. End time is approximate, depending on group's pace.
Parking: Park in the large lot near Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, 27412 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest
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