OCLB - Irvine Ranch Conservancy Wilderness Access Day

Irvine Ranch Conservancy Wilderness Access Day

Saturday January 17, 2026

Red Rock Wilderness

This is a different hike than that of Jan 10th. That was Gypsum Canyon; this is Red Rock Wilderness. It leaves from a different location and requires registration with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

It is up to 8 miles of new trails. I have not done it, so it will be a scouting hike. They say it is moderate.They will cancel if rain; but rain is not predicted.

Pre-registration is required with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2026/01/17/wilderness-access-day-red-rock-wilderness-21/#register ,   You may need to create an account with them if you don't already have one. Further info on the hike is available there. 

 Gates open at 08:00, they say do not get there early. We will meet at 08:30. You should also register with GO so I can notify you if cancelled, and so I can look for you. 

They offer a generic warning about Mountain  Lions and rattlers, but the rattlers will be in brumation.

PLEASE BRING A SNACK, as we will break after about an hour

please download map at https://ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2024-05/Red%20Rock%20Wilderness%20Map.pdf

What to Bring:

You should bring your ten essentials CLICK HERE FOR LIST, a day pack, water (2  liters), trekking poles, sunscreen, hat, trail snacks,  and plan on wearing hiking boots or shoes. BRING PLENTY OF WATER!!!!

Carpooling is recommended to help reduce gas cost and parking may be a challenge.

Please contact the hike leader if you have any questions:

Doug Cable

[email protected]