Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

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Discover the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, OC's only National Natural Landmark.

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Here are the major areas of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks:

Weir Canyon
Fremont Canyon
Irvine Regional Park
Peters Canyon
Black Star Canyon
Baker Canyon
Limestone Canyon
Loma Ridge
Orchard Hills
Bommer Canyon
Shady Canyon
Quail Hill
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Buck Gully
Crystal Cove State Park
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

23/09/2026

Meet your tiniest trail guides. 🫏

Join us for Hoofprints and Horizons: Donkey Tales, a family-friendly hike through Red Rock Wilderness in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks with miniature donkeys leading the way.

Explore, learn about the land and make some four-legged friends along the trail. Register at https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2026/10/04/hoofprints-and-horizons-donkey-tales-10/.

21/09/2026

Neil Young said it best…

“Let’s go out…side and feel the night.”

Harvest Moon • September 26

Find your adventure this weekend at LetsGoOutside.org

19/09/2026

Get your midweek miles in 🏃🥾

Join us every Wednesday for a 3.5-mile fitness hike up Hicks Haul Road to Loma Ridge. Walk, jog or run your way up while taking in panoramic views of Orange County.

Register athttps://letsgooutside.org/activities/2026/09/30/after-work-fitness-hike-on-paved-hicks-haul-road-957/.

18/09/2026

Who’s flying after dark? 🦉🌙

Join us in Bommer Canyon for Birds of the Night: Spooky Edition! Get hands-on with an owl pellet dissection before heading out to look and listen for our nocturnal friends.

Grab your flashlights and register at https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2026/10/02/birds-of-the-night-spooky-edition/.

17/09/2026

Some people ease into the week. We climb 3,000 feet. 🚵‍♀️🌿

Ride 15 miles through Bommer Canyon, Nix and Shady Canyon, taking on rolling climbs, challenging singletrack and some of Orange County’s best views.

This ride is best suited for experienced riders ready for a challenge. Are you in? Register for the Sept. 25 ride at LetsGoOutside.org

Photos from Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks's post 15/09/2026

Looking for your next trail adventure? 🥾🌿

From easy family hikes to challenging treks with big views, there’s always something new to explore across the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

Swipe through and find a hike that’s right for you. 👀

Which trail are you taking on next?

13/09/2026

A little weeding goes a long way. 🌱

Join us at the Native Seed Farm on Tuesday, September 29, and help care for the native plants that support healthy habitats across the Landmarks. Learn about local plant species, lend a hand with weeding and connect with your community. No experience or special equipment needed. Just come ready to dig in!

Register at https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2026/09/29/takedown-tuesdays-weeding-at-the-native-seed-farm-32/.

Photos from Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks's post 12/09/2026

A little stewardshipmaxxing never hurt 🌿

10/09/2026

Celebrate culture and nature under the moonlight. 🌕🏮

Join us for a Mid-Autumn Festival evening hike through Round Canyon on Friday evening, September 25.

Learn about traditions like lanterns, lion dances, and mooncakes while discovering stories from the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

📝 Register at bit.ly/3TnBuO0.

08/09/2026

Getting outside, working with the land and helping protect these open spaces? We’ll take this office any day. 💚