Lake Forest

Just south east of the city of Irvine, on the southern end of Orange County, is the scenic Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Don't let the newly developed shopping centers restaurants fool you, because just beyond the parking lot ($3 Daily Use Fee) o...

The trail is open year-round and is kept in good condition. The trail is shared by hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers.  The first part of the hike is very family friendly, but after turning onto Mustard Rd the incline steepens slightly. Br...

This trail is great for families and for trail runners. There are many side trails that jut out from this loop, so the Quail Loop is also a perfect warm-up for trail runners looking for a longer route. There is very little shade on this trail, so ...

Directions to get here are pretty straight forward via the map. You park your car in a residential neighborhood along the street, and from there, you can't miss the entrance. The trail is paved for the first 100yds or so and after you make a right...