
4.8 mi
Distance
1,516 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 15m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Hangman's Monument via Orchard Hills is an out-and-back trail in Orange County, California. It is 4.8 miles long and gains 1,516 feet. It is in or next to Irvine, California.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 127 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 402 ft |
| End | 4.8 mi | 127 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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).
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Irvine, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Orange County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
The Promenade

Lower Peters Canyon Trail Loop Via Citrus Ranch Park

Hicks Canyon Trail
The Greenway

Hicks Haul Road

Peters Canyon, Scout and East Ridge View Loop
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