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Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp
4.7 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews · Running trail in Irvine, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This large natural area features many paths for hiking & biking, plus a historic former cattle camp.
What runners say about Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp
“there’s something for everyone at the picturesque Bommer Canyon that takes on gorgeous looks at not only sunsets but also sunrise and Spring and Fall.”
“Great local park in Turtle Rock & Shady Canyon area in Irvine for hiking, biking or just plain relaxing, and meditating too.”
“Amazing place for camping, so peaceful and quiet.”
Starting point for hike and bike trails of Bonner Canyon. Free parking. Clean restrooms and water fountain at the parking lot. But no water on the trail. A gem of Irvine and Orange County. Varied trails with easy to moderate terrain.
Beautiful place year round to mountain bike or hike, especially sunrise / sunrise! Amazing place for camping, so peaceful and quiet.
A fairly simple hiking attraction in the middle of Irvine. The set of trials vary in difficulty: at first the trials are easy, but if you're athletic, you can hike more rigorous challenging trials later in the hike. A believe the canyon is free of charge and that's always a plus side.
Great local park in Turtle Rock & Shady Canyon area in Irvine for hiking, biking or just plain relaxing, and meditating too... there’s something for everyone at the picturesque Bommer Canyon that takes on gorgeous looks at not only sunsets but also sunrise and Spring and Fall.
Trail conditions & character
“there’s something for everyone at the picturesque Bommer Canyon that takes on gorgeous looks at not only sunsets but also sunrise and Spring and Fall.”
“Small parking lot but a larger lot is availability across the street.”
“Amazing place for camping, so peaceful and quiet.”
“Great local park in Turtle Rock & Shady Canyon area in Irvine for hiking, biking or just plain relaxing, and meditating too.”
“Bathrooms at the trailhead and Irvine police randomly pass through.”
Plan your run at Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofirvine.org
- Phone+1 949-724-6738
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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