Trail to Bay Hike: Church Canyon

Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Church Canyon on June 12, 2022. A patch of nature located within the confines of a neighborhood, Church Canyon is a great example of how visiting nature can be as easy as walking into our own backyards. With water and geologic features, we’ll discuss the history of the canyon and how we know this based on what we’re seeing. Depending on the time of year, we might even get a chance to witness the chalk dudleya sprouting its protective blossoms.

Date: June 12, 2022
Check in time: 8:00 am
Hike start: 8:30 am
Duration: 1-2 hours

Hiking level: MODERATE

Please see below for information on the site location and details.

Meeting Location: Camino del Rey trail entrance, located west of Via Mar Azul (please refer to map below). Trail head located south of homes.

Driving Directions: From I-805 S, exit E Orange Ave / Olympic Pkwy (Exit 4) and turn left onto Olympic Parkway / E Orange Ave. Continue for 2 miles, then turn left onto Heritage Rd. Continue for ½ a mile onto Paseo Ranchero, then turn left onto Camino Del Ray. Trail head will be on your left.

Suggested Parking: Street parking in neighborhood available on Camino del Rey. Please carpool if possible. Due to parking within neighborhood, please be respectful and use open areas first before parking in front of homes.

Trailhead Location: .2 miles NorthWest of parking lot on left

Restrooms and Water: No restrooms or water stations, please plan accordingly.

Hike Length: 2.5 miles (loop) with 900 ft elevation gain. Summit at 1.3 mile mark. Although it is a shorter hike, the inclines are steeper and the trails are 1.5 persons in width.

Recommended Gear: Water pack / bottle, hiking poles (if desired), long pants / tall socks preferred, hiking shoes with proper support

No pets will be allowed on the hike.