8.1 mi
Distance
1,473 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 17m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
The Sinks via Agua Chinon is an out-and-back trail in Orange County, California. It is 8.1 miles long and gains 1,473 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.
In Limestone Canyon (Irvine Ranch). Accessible only on free Wilderness Access Days or scheduled docent programs; register in advance via Irvine Ranch Conservancy (letsgooutside.org).
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 220 ft |
| High point | 3.8 mi | 434 ft |
| End | 8.1 mi | 220 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.
Limestone Canyon Preserve; entry only via registered docent hike or scheduled access day.
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.
Nearby Trails
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Campgrounds near this trail
Upper Moro Campground
9.5 mi awayCrystal Cove State Park
Laguna Beach, CA
Reservable
Lower Moro Campground
10.2 mi awayCrystal Cove State Park
Laguna Beach, CA
Reservable
Moro Campground - Crystal Cove State Park
11.7 mi awayCrystal Cove State Park
Laguna Beach, CA
Reservable
Crystal Cove State Park Primitive Camping
11.8 mi awayCrystal Cove State Park
Laguna Beach, CA
Reservable
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