MTB Project Logo

A relaxing, easy ride to the Sinks (Wilderness Access Day Only!)


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Doubletrack

1,301' 397 m

High

868' 264 m

Low

440' 134 m

Up

14' 4 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly Barely noticeable elevation gain, wide trail, and scenic.

This trail is only open on Irvine Ranch Natural Landmark's Wilderness Access Days. Cyclists, hikers and equestrians have to sign up prior to Open Access Days, held about once every 3 months or so. There are only so many slots available to participate. This trail is not open on days not authorized by the Conservancy. To learn more, click here.

Description

This trail isn't about a technical ride or elevation gain/descent, it's about canyon scenery. The trail does gain about 500 ft of elevation but you hardly notice it. The trail follows noisy Santiago Canyon Road for a little bit, but after you are behind the ridge, it's dead quiet.

The fire road is in good condition, with a couple soft sandy spots but no big deal. It's half shade, half sun. Limestone Canyon Road traverses a few meadows and oak forests, and at the end the rider is rewarded with a stunning view of the Sinks, OC's mini-grand canyon. Good for beginners.

Limestone Canyon Road continues beyond the Sinks but it was closed off the day I went to Wilderness Access Day.

Contacts

Shared By:

Phil Reyes

Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 4 votes

#22128

Overall
  3.5 from 4 votes
5 Star
0%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
50%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#1,662

in California

#22,128

Overall
8 Views Last Month
2,732 Since Dec 5, 2015
Easy Easy

75%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%

Photos

The Sinks, OC's mini- Grand Canyon, as seen from the Limestone Canyon Road.
Dec 5, 2015 near Foothil…, CA
A little shade on a cool morning at Limestone Canyon Regional Park.
Dec 5, 2015 near Foothil…, CA
Traveling up to the Sinks on Limestone Canyon Road
Dec 5, 2015 near Foothil…, CA

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Dec 2, 2018
Richard Lu
Nov 12, 2017
Jason Britton
Docent led ride 8.7mi
Apr 9, 2017
Andrew Barnes
Signed up for 15 person maximum docent-led ride through OC Parks and Irvine Ranch Conservancy. 11.6mi — 2h 15m
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.