Shady Canyon Trail – Bommer Meadow loop from Concordia University, Irvine

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Shady Canyon Trail – Bommer Meadow loop from Concordia University, Irvine

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Shady Canyon Trail – Bommer Meadow loop from Concordia University, Irvine

01:44

22.3km

280m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.09 km for 2.95 km

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 km

Quail Springs Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy the peaceful scenery of the wetlands, with its native plants, diverse birdlife, and seasonal wildflowers. The terrain is mostly flat and easy to navigate, making it suitable for riders of all ages and abilities.

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4.57 km

Quail Hill viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a short path from the parking lot that takes you to the Quail Hill viewpoint. The view is still fairly lowland, but you can see the entirety of the open space with mountains off in the hazy distance.

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5.62 km

Wildflower field

Highlight • Natural

Quail Hill Open Space is jammed pack (depending on the season) with all types of wildflowers, lupines, owl’s clover, milkweed and poppy, add hues of purple and orange!

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8.76 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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11.5 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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11.7 km

View of Irvine from Bommer Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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14.0 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

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15.7 km

Bommer Meadow

Highlight • Trail

The trail is a nice easy packed dirt path with enough space to pass hikers. The trail winds its way through the meadow with little shade and is representative of the other trails in Bommer Canyon.

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