FreeAnimals & Nature
Irvine Ranch Conservancy Family Hikes & Wilderness Access Days
Irvine, CA
Free (registration required)
By Simir Shah
The Irvine Open Space Preserve and the larger Irvine Ranch Open Space are open mainly through scheduled programs. Families can join free docent-led hikes, such as the easy 2–3 mile Round Canyon family hike (minimum age 5), or monthly self-guided Wilderness Access Days. Spots are limited and fill ahead, so register on letsgooutside.org; dogs are not allowed.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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