Started at the parking lot for the Wahoo's restaurant off Portola Parkway in Lake Forest. After the first mile there is minimal shade - would not do this in the middle of summer. More of a conditioning hike than anything else as the views are mediocre and the hike fairly uninteresting.
Trailhead:
Whiting Ranch at 33.671603, -117.653703
Difficulty:
Moderate due to exposure
Aesthetic Rating:
Average - more of a conditioning hike
Distance:
4 miles round trip
Type:
Dayhike
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