Turtle Ridge Trailhead — Attraction in Irvine

I did a 13.1 mile loop here on April 20, 2021, you can see my trail recording on the Alltrails app, just look up my name and please follow me for more fun trails and my reviews.

So I had to go back to this area because I just thought it was a really nice place to hike.

The parking at the trailhead only allows for 6 vehicles and one of them is for handicapped. I had to park at the park 0.6 mile north of the trailhead due to lack of parking.

This hike I took is now in my top 5 favorite hikes in OC. The switchback are fun with amazing views of the mountains, ground coverings and City of Irvine. They keep this place in immaculate condition. About 5 miles into my hike, my trail path led me to the area I hiked a week earlier, but since there are so many different trails, I was able to explore places I didn't go the last time. Most of my hike (9 miles) was on the east side of the toll road, the other (4 miles) are west of the toll roads, so I rested under the bridges and out of the sun for a few minutes. I didn't really find any part of this hike difficult, however, part of the trail was closed, so please be respectful to the land. Enjoy.

If you are interested in joining in any hikes, you can find my hikes on the "Meet Up" app under the group "Five Miles or More Hiking Group" with the times and places I'll be going. Enjoy...

probably the best views in irvine. on a clear day you can see catalina to the west out to saddleback valley in the east, and all the way north to downtown LA and Malibu. along the way you will see picturesque flower meadows and a...

Nice suburban hike. Take your dog on a leash, but noticed too many inconsiderate people don't pick up...