Bommer Meadow – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

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Bommer Meadow – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

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Bommer Meadow – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

02:53

32.9km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.03 km for 17 m

After 31.9 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.32 km

Turtle Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turtle Ridge in the spring allows you to see wildflowers such as, Indian paintbrush, Johnny jump-ups, mariposa lilies, and buttercups.

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6.34 km

Turtle Ridge in the spring allows you to see wildflowers such as, Indian paintbrush, Johnny jump-ups, mariposa lilies, and buttercups.
Also watch out for poison-oak!

As with most hikes in the area, mountain lions, rattlesnakes and ticks are not uncommon.

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7.70 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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9.94 km

Bommer Meadow

Highlight • Trail

The trail is a nice easy packed dirt path with enough space to pass hikers. The trail winds its way through the meadow with little shade and is representative of the other trails in Bommer Canyon.

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9.96 km

View of Irvine from Bommer Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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10.2 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

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12.9 km

Shady Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Shady Canyon Trail is a mixed use bike and pedestrian path adjacent to the luxurious Shady Canyon neighborhood.

Entirely paved and very well-kept, it is often busy with pedestrians, so ride with care and courtesy.

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22.8 km

Bommer Meadow

Highlight • Trail

The trail is a nice easy packed dirt path with enough space to pass other hikers. The trail winds its way through the meadow with little shade and is representative of the other trails in Bommer Canyon.

Tip by

32.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types