Enjoy Nature's Story, Vistas, and Special Places - Beginner Hike to Top of Red Rock Ridge

Embark on a leisurely beginner’s hike among the easy rolling hills of Red Rock Wilderness, nestled within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Traverse the rugged terrain on former ranch roads, surrounded by the woodlands, grand oak trees and the vast stretches of Coastal Sage Scrub. We’ll use small trails to ascend to the top of Red Rock Ridge for grand views from the view deck. Total round-trip distance is 5.5 miles with an elevation gain of 500 feet at an average moving rate of 2.0-2.5 miles per hour.