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Borrego Canyon Trail

Easy/Intermediate
 4.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Orange County
  5. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
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“A 1.6 mile run leading from Portola Parkway to Mustard Road. ”

John McKinney
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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

96%

Runnable

1,057' 322 m

High

810' 247 m

Low

269' 82 m

Up

22' 7 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife

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Description

From the parking lot head north on Borrego Canyon Trail. This trail slowly ascends Borrego Canyon and winds through the oak covered canyon floor. The trail rises gently to the junction with Mustard Road which leads to other trails and areas of the park.

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Flora & Fauna

Oak woodlands and riparian environments line this trail. You may see anything from snakes to deer, and numerous birds call this area home.

Contacts

Land Manager: OC Parks - Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Shared By:

John McKinney
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  4.0 from 4 votes

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#3

in Whiting Ranch Wilderne…

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in California

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A hill looking up from the trail.
Nov 25, 2016 near Foothil…, CA

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