The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Lake Forest
Lake Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Lake Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Lake Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Red Rock Trail — Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
Ideal for shorter, scenic hikes, Red Rock Trail in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park offers incredible red sandstone formations, moderate difficulty, and scenic views. Stunning, though trails can be hot and dusty.
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Holy Jim Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Getting to this well hidden waterfall is a great short adventure for you and your family. The hike is easy and fun and you will see lots of vegetation – at least for the California desert.
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Dripping Cave (Robbers Cave)
Highlight • Cave
Between 1856-1857, an outlaw by the name of Juan Flores and his outlaw gang used the Dripping Cave as a hideout and shelter. They were infamously known to be livestock …
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Barbara's Lake
Highlight • Lake
Barbara's Lake is the only natural lake in Orange County and is tucked away in the James Dilley part of Bommer Canyon Open Space. The lake is just off the …
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Santiago Peak
Highlight • Summit
Santiago Peak is the highest point in Orange County. From the top you get views of the Trabuco District canyonlands, as well as Mt. St. Gorgonius, Mt. San Jacinto, Mt. San Antonio and the Sprawl of the Inland Empire.
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