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Hangman's Monument via Orchard Hills route map
DifficultOut and Back
California

Hangman's Monument via Orchard Hills

Irvine, California

4.8 mi

Distance

1,516 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 15m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It is possible to access this trail directly from the park. Please go here for more information.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

On Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks open space; the monument is reachable only on free, scheduled Irvine Ranch Conservancy hikes — register in advance via letsgooutside.org.

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Elevation Profile

Min:127 ft
Max:402 ft
462 ft
462 ft
127 ft219 ft310 ft402 ft0.0 mi1.2 mi2.4 mi3.6 mi4.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Permit required

Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.

Irvine Ranch Open Space; access only by free advance reservation (Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks).

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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