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Whiting Ranch viewpoint

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Whiting Ranch viewpoint

Name: Whiting Ranch viewpoint
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Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, California, United States

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1. Dreaded Hill loop — Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

6.45km

02:03

260m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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2. Whiting Ranch viewpoint – Reynolds Bench loop from Portola Hills

11.5km

03:23

310m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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3. Portola-Glenn Ranch – Whiting Ranch viewpoint loop from Portola Hills

6.72km

02:03

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

Tips

Zachary

January 23, 2024

The road wraps around the northern end of Dreaded Hill where there is a bench and a signpost. You get sweeping views north across the hills and the mountains.

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