Whiting Ranch Red Rock Canyon Hike Guide

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Here’s the start of the hike. Head through the signs and onto the Borrego Canyon Trail.

The trailhead is on the right side of the little plaza at the end of the parking lot.

The out and back route climbs from the Whiting Ranch trailhead in Foothill Ranch up Borrego Canyon to the red sandstone walls of Red Rock Canyon, then returns the same way.

There are bathrooms at the trailhead, but none along the trail.

Pay at a kiosk and leave the ticket on the dashboard of your car.

The parking lot at the trailhead is large but fills quickly. This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers.

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The hike winds it’s way up through residential neighborhoods on the Borrego Canyon Trail. After that, you’re in Whiting Ranch park proper.

There are bathrooms at the trailhead, but none along the trail.

Pay at a kiosk and leave the ticket on the dashboard of your car.

The parking lot at the trailhead is large but fills quickly. This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers.

Keep your eyes open for mule deer around the trail. I see them at the Red Rock Canyon hike almost every time I do it. Early mornings are a good time to spot them. Photo Dcrjsr

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