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In 1 mile, reach the top of the canyon, and turn right onto the Serrano Ridge Trail at post #29. The ridge offers expansive views from Santiago Peak to the San Gabriels and the Palos Verdes Hills, including the high-rises and countless subdivisions of Irvine. Turkey vultures favor this ridge, riding the thermals in search of carrion. You’ll also likely encounter mountain bikers making a loop from Quail Hill. Pass the Rabbit Run Trail leading west into the Irvine Open Space Preserve; this trail is closed to the public except by guided tour and on special access days.

Serrano Ridge

In 1.1 miles, drop to a saddle where you can turn right onto the West Canyon Trail. The road descends to a junction with the Mule Deer Trail (access to which is also restricted) and some utility roads, then undulates southward through the sage scrub. In another 1.5 mile, pass under two highway bridges. Parallel the busy Highway 133 for 0.5 mile to a junction at the edge of Dilley Preserve, where you turn right and pass under another set of highway bridges to return to the nature center.