≤2¾-mile Hike, Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, Anaheim Hills

Join us for our second hike of the year at the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on trails different than on April 12. Gypsum Canyon Wilderness is open for hiking the second Saturday of each month, 8 AM to 2 PM. We will do a 2¾-mile loop hike with an estimated elevation change of 250 feet. (If it's hot, we will shorten the distance.)

Advance online registration is not required. See link below.

Gypsum Canyon Wilderness Day, 5/10/25

Your guests are welcome but dogs are not allowed. Bring a water bottle. Sun protection and a hiking pole are recommended.

ABOUT THE GYPSUM CANYON WILDERNESS: This park opened on November 14, 2023 and contains 6 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and multiple lookout points with views of the Santa Ana Mountains. The area also features prehistoric rock formations of cobble and sandstone bluffs believed to have formed 16 to 20 million years ago. Some of the protected animals are mule deer, red-tailed hawks, California gnatcatchers, and bobcats. There are oak and sycamore trees, and California poppies during spring. Exploration is only available during special access days and scheduled programs.

ABOUT THE HIKE: We are planning a loop hike. The route will be 1.4 mile on Gypsum Canyon (1.1 out & 0.3 back), 0.15 mile on Cooper's Hawk, 0.6 mile on Prickly Pear, 0.35 mile on Cactus Wren, and 0.2 mile on Gypsum Canyon. Restrooms are available at the trailhead staging area. The hike will begin at 10:05 AM.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From the 91 Freeway: (1) exit Gypsum Canyon Road and head south, (2) follow Gypsum Canyon Road approximately 0.2-mile, (3) continue across Santa Ana Canyon Road, and (4) head straight to the staging area, entry gate.

From Santa Ana Canyon Road: (1) take Santa Ana Canyon Road east, (2) turn right on Gypsum Canyon Road, and (3) head straight to the staging area, entry gate.

From the 241 North Toll Road, take either: (1) 91 east and exit at Green River Road to turn around, or (2) 91 west and exit at Weir Canyon Road/Yorba Linda Blvd. to turn around. Then, exit Gypsum Canyon Road and head south, follow Gypsum Canyon Road 0.2-mile, continue across Santa Ana Canyon Road, and head straight to the staging area, entry gate.

Parking space has never been an issue because the lot is large.

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 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.