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Serrano Ridge Trail – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Serrano Ridge Trail – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Serrano Ridge Trail – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

02:55

27.7km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.3 km for 2.00 km

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

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7.33 km

Serrano Ridge Viewpoint

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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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7.95 km

View from Serrano Ridge

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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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8.40 km

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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11.0 km

Quail Trail

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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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14.3 km

Shady Canyon Trail

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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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17.1 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

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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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17.3 km