Orange Trip Overview
Follow a professional naturalist guide on a fun and educational tour up a series of biologically diverse hills known as the Metate Hills or El Modena Open Space in East Orange. An adventure for the whole family! Activities may include foraging, birding, wildlife viewing, barefooting and rock scrambling. Appreciate seasonal wildflowers, rocky outcrops and panoramic views. Search for coyotes, lizards, snakes, birds, bugs and other unique wildlife. UNEVEN TERRAIN, FULL SUN EXPOSURE, FEW HUNDRED FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN. Bring water, weather protection and snacks or full meal to enjoy at the highest point. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE MEDICAL OR MOBILITY ISSUES.
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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Orange, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Orange, California, United States
Follow a professional naturalist guide on a fun and educational tour up a series of biologically diverse hills known as the Metate Hills or El Modena Open Space in East Orange. An adventure for the whole family! Activities may include foraging, birding, wildlife viewing, barefooting and rock scrambling. Appreciate seasonal wildflowers, rocky outcrops and panoramic views. Search for coyotes, lizards, snakes, birds, bugs and other unique wildlife. UNEVEN TERRAIN, FULL SUN EXPOSURE, FEW HUNDRED FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN. Bring water, weather protection and snacks or full meal to enjoy at the highest point. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE MEDICAL OR MOBILITY ISSUES.
Stop At: El Modena Open Space, Orange, CA 92869, USA
Embark from a neighborhood in East Orange on a surprising adventure up to a hidden gem of biological diversity featuring panoramic views of Orange and Los Angeles County! Navigate a steep, rocky ascent of lichen encrusted and cactus laden basalt where the local tribe made mortar and cogged stones for thousands of years. Identify a rich tapestry of wildflowers in the spring time. Identify edible, medicinal and material plants. Search for unique wildlife, including roadrunner, quail, cactus wren, CA gnatcatcher, eagle, harrier, lizard, snake, coyote and more. At the highest point on a clear day, marvel at views of Catalina Island, Los Angeles Civic Center, Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains and Palos Verdes Peninsula. UNEVEN TERRAIN, FULL SUN EXPOSURE, FEW HUNDRED FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN. Bring water, weather protection and snacks or full meal to enjoy at the highest point. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE MEDICAL OR MOBILITY ISSUES.
Duration: 3 hours
