Quail Hill Loop

 The Irvine Ranch Conservancy has preserved several hundred acres of land that is near several great bike/run trails. The three I'm aware of are Shady Canyon, Jeffery Trail, and Quail Hill Loop. Quail Hill loop is two miles of groomed off road trail. I think its perfect for a beginner mountain biker or trail runner.  After 10am I noted foot traffic picking up. There is also a small picnic area.

Tall brush and hard packed dirt throughout the trail.

The trail also features a cell phone audio tour. (949) 743-5943  press 7# and it will describe the view in the photo. Not bad for a phone camera?

 

Suggested Links

Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks
http://www.irlandmarks.org/

Not much information, but the idea is to travel out and discover the land for yourself.  Most of the area is restricted without a tour guide and these arrangements are made through this web site.I've noted IPD and IFD patrol at irregular intervals to keep patrons on the main trail.