*This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park where you might see deer, bobcats and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers, the wonderful ways of woodrats and the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells and sights on this moderate 5-mile hike on rocky terrain (with less than 500 feet of elevation gain). 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends. 

Free street parking is available.

Aliso Creek is one of the best riparian birding sites in Orange County and gives access for a lovely morning hike.

OC Parks staff and volunteers will lead an easy 3-mile loop with 50 feet of elevation gain on uneven terrain. Travel along the creek on a dirt trail and return on a paved road while birding within the wilderness park. No experience necessary!

This program is for ages 12 and older (minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).  Wear hiking or walking shoes and bring binoculars.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. 

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends.

Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile.

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this very strenuous, fast-paced, 8-mile hike over very steep and uneven terrain with approximately 730 feet of elevation gain. This route begins at Aliso Creek Trail East, continues up Sheep Run and down Meadows Trail. Your hard work will be rewarded with sweeping views of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park!

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

Please review safety precautions and protocols when registering. 

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends.

Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth and make up 80% of all known species. There are more varieties of bugs than all other types of animals combined!

Join us on a family-friendly trek around Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park to learn all about these amazing animals who have perfected the art of ecological specialization. Insects may have a reputation for being icky, but they're essential pollinators needed to sustain life on our planet.

Minors age 16 and younger must have a legal guardian present at all times. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring snacks and water.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. 

Get up close with the trails you use and see them in a whole new way - no experience necessary! 

We will be improving drainage and brushing a trail in Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

Whatever your skill level is, there is a job to do: clearing drains to remove water from the trail, pruning vegetation back, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread and restoring impacted areas are just some of the tasks we will accomplish. We will use tools such as loppers, picks, shovels and McLeods to improve the user experience, protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. Gloves and tools provided.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends.  

Rain or muddy trail conditions may cancel this program. 

*This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park where you might see deer, bobcats and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers, the wonderful ways of woodrats and the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells and sights on this moderate 5-mile hike on rocky terrain (with less than 500 feet of elevation gain). 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends. 

This hike begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.

Free street parking is available.

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers to create a healthier habitat for native plants and wildlife at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 

Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities including removing non-native plants, creek clean-up or planting native plants. No experience necessary and tools will be provided.  Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

For questions please call 949-923-2200. 

Parking is free for program volunteers.

*This program begins at the intersection of Balboa and Del Mar streets at Moulton Meadows Park, 1098 Balboa Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

What better way to spend National Trails Day than joining Laguna Canyon Foundation as we improve two of the most popular trails in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Parks: Meadows and Sheep Run. 

Volunteers will improve trail tread and brush the trails using tools such as loppers, picks, shovels, and McLeods to improve the user experience, protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. Gloves and tools provided.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

Rain or muddy trail conditions may cancel this program. 

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends.  

*This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*

Get up close with the trails you use and see them in a whole new way - no experience necessary! 

We will be improving drainage and brushing a trail in Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

Whatever your skill level is, there is a job to do: clearing drains to remove water from the trail, pruning vegetation back, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread and restoring impacted areas are just some of the tasks we will accomplish. We will use tools such as loppers, picks, shovels and McLeods to improve the user experience, protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. Gloves and tools provided.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

Rain or muddy trail conditions may cancel this program. 

For questions call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends.  

The rocks of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park tell a story that dates back millions of years. Join OC Parks and LCF volunteers on a journey through history and discover volcanic intrusions, explore rock formations 40 million years old and experience the only naturally occurring lake in Orange County. 

This program is for ages 12 and older (minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). 

Advanced registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. 

Rain or muddy conditions will cancel the program.