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Ridge Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness, Newport Coast
Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, moderately paced 6.6-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,200-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes […]
James Dilley Preserve
Join OC Park Naturalists as we hike with your little ones at our James Dilley Preserve! Let’s see what we can discover! Age: 3-6 year-olds. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park (I-5 or 405 south to 133 south to stoplight at 73 toll road; and make a U-turn, […]
Nix Nature Center
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you get your bearings—both on the trails and in the ecosystem. This guided hike is designed to introduce you to key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints, and the […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Please be aware that this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with an 1,340-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. This group […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as well as the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells, and […]
Willow Staging Area
Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, moderately paced 6.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 850-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes […]
James Dilley Preserve
Come join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to learn about the seasonal life of California Native Plants on this enjoyable 2.5-mile hike (175-ft. elevation gain) over moderately uneven terrain. Age: 12 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Coast […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Earn yourself an Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks Volunteer Naturalists for a relaxed birding walk along Aliso Creek. This program is designed to introduce the basics of birding in a friendly and accessible way while hiking along a 3-mile path with 50-foot elevation gain on uneven terrain. While the focus is on beginners, birders of all […]
Nix Nature Center
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you get your bearings—both on the trails and in the ecosystem. This guided hike is designed to introduce you to key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints, and the […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Please be aware that this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 8.25-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,200-ft. elevation gain. There is some rock scrambling involved in this hike. We will hike 2.5 miles on […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Join OC Parks Naturalists and bring your young ones (infant to age three) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and to the creek. We will see bugs, plants, and birds while exploring! OC Parks staff may even host a game or introduce a local resident to the children. Come […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies […]
James Dilley Preserve
Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and […]
James Dilley Preserve
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile Family Hike over moderate but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James […]
Willow Staging Area
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you […]
Willow Staging Area
Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Please be aware this is an Advanced Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate […]
Nix Nature Center
Please be aware that this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling […]
Nix Nature Center
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you […]
Ridge Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness, Newport Coast
Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Join OC Parks Naturalists and bring your young ones (infant to age three) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and to the creek. We […]