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A 2 mile trail connecting Bommer Canyon to the upper ridge and Community Trail.


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Map Key

2.0

Miles

3.3

KM

Point to Point

1,041' 317 m

High

472' 144 m

Low

569' 174 m

Up

283' 86 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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Features Spring · Views · Wildflowers

Description

Turtle Ridge Trail starts at the intersection with Bommer Pass Trail which leads northwest, and West Fork Trail which leads south. The trail heads south before turning east and ascending up a steeper slope via numerous switchbacks. The highest point of the trail is reached at 1.1 miles and it immediately starts to descend down toward Turtle Ridge community and the community paths.

Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

Flora & Fauna

Coastal sage scrub, native grasses, oaks and sycamore trees are all common. In the spring, hikers will likely see wildflowers such as, Indian paintbrush, Johnny jump-ups, Mariposa lilies, and buttercups.
Also watch out for poison-oak!
Mountain lions, rattlesnakes and ticks are not uncommon.

Contacts

Shared By:

John McKinney

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Hike up Turtle Ridge Trail (the top is the green area).
Jan 19, 2018 near San Joa…, CA
About halfway up the climbing section of the trail.
Aug 2, 2017 near San Joa…, CA

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Aug 17, 2019
Jennifer Kim
Hike East Fork>Ridge Route during one of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy Wilderness Access Days. Nice, easy intro to the restricted part of the park. 3.2mi — 1h 24m
May 20, 2018
Ryan Lacey
2.8mi

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