Protecting Nature, Building Community: A Guided Walk in West Coyote Hills

Protecting Nature, Building Community: A Guided Walk in West Coyote Hills

  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Immerse yourself in the beauty of North Orange County's newest nature preserve with our guided nature walk.

By Friends of Coyote Hills

Select date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 9 - 11am PDT

Location

West Coyote Hills

Lakeview Dr. Fullerton, CA 92835

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Meet at the Fullerton Equestrian Center

The Equestrian Center is near the south-east corner of Euclid St. and Lakeview Dr. next to the Laguna Lake Park in Fullerton. Free off-street parking is available.

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM

Walk to West Coyote Hills Trailhead along the Bud Turner Trail

9:20 AM - 10:30 AM

Walk on the West Coyote Hills trails

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Head back to the Fullerton Equestrian Center

The walk goes out and back on the same route so if you need to leave early, you can do so easily by just retracing our route.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

Immerse yourself in the beauty of North Orange County's newest nature preserve. Explore the rare coastal sage habitat of West Coyote Hills, one that is only found in the terraces and foothills of southern California and northwestern Mexico.

Learn about the biodiversity of West Coyote Hills, including the threatened California gnatcatcher, the preserve's most famous resident, and why this nature preserve is so important to its survival.

Discover the inspiring story of how a local grassroots group successfully fought to conserve this vital green space for the over two million residents of park-poor areas in South Los Angeles and North Orange County.

This is a naturalist-guided nature walk. It is rated easy to moderately strenuous but with plenty of stops to discuss points of interest. The total roundtrip distance is between 3-4 miles with a total vertical ascent of less than 100-150 feet.

Comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, water, snacks, and sunscreen are recommended. If you have binoculars, bring them to get a closer glimpse of birds. Most of the walk will be on wide dirt trails. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this walk?

About 3-4 miles round trip

Do I have to be in good shape?

This is an easy to moderate walk at a slow walk pace with frequent stops to learn about this natural ecosystem. The total ascent is 100 to 200 feet.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, water, snacks, and sunscreen are recommended. If you have binoculars, bring them to get a closer glimpse of birds. Most of the walk will be on wide dirt trails. There are no benches for sitting on the walk so prepare to be on your feet for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Can I bring a stroller?

Not recommended. The walk is on wide dirt paths, but there are locations where walkers need to step up and down sidewalk medians.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs on leashes are only allowed on the main backbone trail. A portion of our walk will go into the protected Nature Preserve area where dogs are NOT allowed. If you want to bring your dog, you can wait outside the Nature Preserve and rejoin the main group when they exit the Nature Preserve.

Is the walk accessible by wheelchair?

Unfortunately, the trails are not wheelchair accessible. 

Can I bring young children?

Yes, this is an excellent learning and fun experience for children. We recommend that your child is able to walk the trail on their own or you are able to carry them. Children must be accompanied by their guardian.

Are there public restrooms?

No. Although there is a public restroom at the nearby Laguna Lake Park near the Equestrian Center, there are no restrooms along the trail.

Where can I park?

We suggested you use the free off-street parking along Lakeview Drive at our meeting place, the Fullerton Equestrian center. There is also free parking a little further away at the nearby Lagna Lake Park.

What happens if it rains?

This event will be canceled if there is rain. We will notify registered participants via email the evening before the event in case of cancellation.

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Organized by

Friends of Coyote Hills

The Friends of Coyote Hills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to save all 510-acres of West Coyote Hills as a park and nature preserve for now and future generations. Our vision of West Coyote Hills is a vibrant, viable wildlife habitat and urban oasis that is a cornerstone of community well-being for generations to come.

We offer activities for the community to discover, enjoy and protect West Coyote Hills, a vital green space and hidden gem for two million nearby residents in park-poor South LA and North Orange Counties. Join us to discover the wonders of this uniquely California habitat and be inspired by the power of nature.