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trip 1.2 Talbert Nature Preserve

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Distance 2-plus miles (loop)

Hiking Time 1 hour

Elevation Gain 50’

Difficulty Easy

Trail Use Cyclists, dogs, good for kids

Best Times All year

Agency OC Parks: TNP

DIRECTIONS The trip begins at Fairview Park on the western edge of the city of Costa Mesa. From the 55 Freeway, exit at Victoria Street, and pay close attention at the complex exit. Take Victoria west for 1.4 mile, then turn right on Placentia Avenue, and proceed 0.8 mile to Fairview Park on the left.

Another large restoration project has been in progress since 1993 along the floodplain just east of the channelized Santa Ana River in the city of Costa Mesa. Talbert Nature Preserve consists of two 90-acre sections, divided by busy Victoria Street: a north parcel laced with wide, smooth trails, and a south parcel still in the midst of restoration. The proposed Orange Coast River Park would be centered on Talbert and would permanently protect habitat and recreation along the lower end of the Santa Ana River.