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Turtle Ridge – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park loop from University of California, Irvine

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Turtle Ridge – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park loop from University of California, Irvine

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Turtle Ridge – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park loop from University of California, Irvine

04:44

48.5km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 38.3 km for 2.00 km

Open: • 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.71 km

Turtle Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turtle Ridge in the spring allows you to see wildflowers such as, Indian paintbrush, Johnny jump-ups, mariposa lilies, and buttercups.

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8.09 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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29.2 km

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is nestled in the last coastal canyons of Southern California. With 40 miles of trails meandering through oak and sycamore woodlands, the park offers a scenic journey leading to ridges with breathtaking vistas.

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35.3 km

Serrano Ridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint on the Serrano Ridge Trail certainly rewards you for climbing up the hill!

Look to the west where you will see the Shady Canyon Open Space Preserve and to the east is the Veeh Creek Open Space.

This trail is a mixture of double track and single track so wider tyres are recommended.

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36.4 km

Serrano Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is wide packed dirt and takes you through the meadows and rolling hills. This is the backbone of the Shady Canyon trail system and connects to a number of other trails and routes in the park.

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42.3 km

Shady Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Shady Canyon Trail is a mixed use bike and pedestrian path adjacent to the luxurious Shady Canyon neighborhood.

Entirely paved and very well-kept, it is often busy with pedestrians, so ride with care and courtesy.

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42.4 km

Shady Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a wide packed dirt trail for foot traffic that parallels a two-lane paved bikeway through Shady Canyon.

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48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

13.3 km

6.62 km

931 m

682 m

363 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

7.50 km

6.81 km

281 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Turtle Ridge – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park loop from University of California, Irvine

Turtle Ridge

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Serrano Ridge Viewpoint

Serrano Ridge Trail

Shady Canyon Trail

Shady Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail

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