Bommer Meadow, Turtle Ridge and Shady Canyon Loop

ABOUT THE HIKE:

Let's get an early start and hike through beautiful Bommer Meadow and Turtle Ridge. Join Meetup friends for a fun, morning hike on this beautifully maintained and scenic trail in Irvine. This looped trail provides for beautiful views that is accessible to both advanced beginner and experienced hikers alike. The loop offers a little bit of everything. It begins on the Bommer Meadows trail, then onto the Nature Loop trail, West Fork Trail before heading up onto the Turtle Ridge trail, followed by the Community trail, and finally we end up on the Shady Canyon Bikeway. There are beautiful views at the top of Turtle Ridge including stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. This route is exposed with little shade so be sure to bring a hat, water and hiking poles if you use them. I plan to take a slow but steady pace up to the ridge.

ADDITIONAL HIKE NOTES: Fewer than 5 hikers will cancel this hike. Dogs are not allowed on this trail.

SUMMARY:

Distance: 5.6 miles

Elevation gain/loss: approximately 918 feet

Total hiking time: approximately 2.5 - 3 hours

Level of Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
The Meetup location is off Sunnyhill and Shady Canyon in the parking lot of Turtle Rock Community Park. You can approach via the 73 freeway or the 405 depending on where you are coming from.

MEETUP LOCATION: We will meet at the South-east corner of the park just to the side of the tennis courts. This is near the intersection of Sunnyhill and Shady Canyon Drive.

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.