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Irvine

Serrano Ridge Trail – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

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United States
California
Orange County
Irvine

Serrano Ridge Trail – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

Hard

4.8

(3348)

15,750

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Serrano Ridge Trail – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

03:18

35.4km

750m

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: July 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.68 km for 2.00 km

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.20 km

Quail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quail Trail starts off with a short steep gradient as you make your way through a meadow of flowers and an abundance of quail (depending on the season of course)! Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed.

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2

5.87 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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3

6.98 km

View from Serrano Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Serrano Ridge Trail offers 360 degree views as you walk across the top of the ridge. In the east you can see the peaks of the San Mateo Wilderness, and …

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4

7.60 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 …

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5

26.9 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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6

29.1 km

View of Irvine from Bommer Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

29.4 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.

Tip by

8

32.1 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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B

35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

11.6 km

8.01 km

3.42 km

286 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

9.30 km

4.81 km

284 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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