Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park – Reynolds Bench loop from Saddleback Church

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park – Reynolds Bench loop from Saddleback Church

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park – Reynolds Bench loop from Saddleback Church

03:07

11.1km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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298 m

Serrano Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

From here you can follow the creek trail north into Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and beyond to the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. The nature park just south of …

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4.89 km

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is about 2,500 acres of diverse landscapes. There is about 17 miles of trails to run that take you through canyons, woodlands, rolling grasslands, and red‑rock formations

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5.36 km

Reynolds Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Reynolds Bench is located in an area called "Four Corners," where four trails converge. The four trails are Mustard Road, Whiting Spur Road, Whiting Road, and Water Tank Road. There …

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5.36 km

Four Corners

Highlight • Trail

The four trails are Mustard Road, Whiting Spur Road, Whiting Road, and Water Tank Road. There are trail maps, a water fountain and a bench that overlooks Red Rock Canyon.

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9.93 km

Serrano Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail here is easy, flat, packed dirt along the neighborhood creek with ample shade. This is a great local trail and is relatively lightly trafficked. There is no parking at the western trailhead.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

2.57 km

200 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

2.32 km