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Shady Canyon to Bommer Canyon route map
DifficultOut and Back
California

Shady Canyon to Bommer Canyon

Irvine, California

10.6 mi

Distance

1,962 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 11m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Shady Canyon to Bommer Canyon Trail offers a challenging hike through the picturesque landscapes of Irvine, California. This 10.6-mile out-and-back trail features an elevation gain of 1,962 feet, making it a demanding route suitable for more experienced hikers. The trail meanders through a natural setting with significant elevation changes, providing hikers with scenic vistas and a sense of seclusion despite its proximity to urban areas.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:58 ft
Max:311 ft
598 ft
598 ft
58 ft142 ft227 ft311 ft0.0 mi2.6 mi5.3 mi7.9 mi10.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Highlights

natural settingscenic vistas

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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.

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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