Join us for a tour of the canyons enjoying the oak woodlands of Weir Canyon and the vistas of the Fremont Canyon high ridges. This hike will start at the mouth of Fremont Canyon and cross over to Weir Canyon via the hills above Irvine Regional Park. We’ll enter Weir Canyon at Rifle Range Rd and walk to the very top at the Overlook. After a quick snack break, we’ll begin the return circuit through Upper Blind Canyon gaining the upper ridges of Fremont Canyon and descending to the starting point passing an abandoned coal mine along the way. Distance is 14 miles with 2400 feet of elevation gain at an average of 3 mph – designed for advanced hikers. Periodic brief breaks are planned. Participants must be physically fit and have distance hiking experience.

Please come prepared with a daypack, around 100oz. (3 quarts) of water, trail snacks, closed-toe hiking shoes, sunscreen, first aid, and any other supplies needed to keep you safe on the trail. Each participant must carry his or her own pack and water and be comfortable hiking at an average moving pace of 3 mph. Under-prepared participants may be denied access to this program.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:

• Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
• Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
• Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
• All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
• You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-5 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.

Learn more and register here.