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Location Address: Oak Canyon Nature Center 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road Anaheim, CA 92807 Phone (714) 998-8380 Anaheim Community Services intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call (714) 998-8380 if special accommodations are needed. Oak Canyon Nature Center Trail Guide Community Services “We enrich individuals, families, and the community.” Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park nestled in the Anaheim Hills. A year-round stream meanders through the park. Consisting of three adjoining canyons, four miles of hiking trails traverse one of the few remaining areas of oak woodland and coastal sage scrub in our region. Native wildlife makes the canyon their home and is just waiting to be discovered. Also located on site is the John J. Collier Interpretive Center, a small museum with live animal and regional natural history exhibits. The Nature Center is the perfect place for you to learn about the wonders of the natural world in a tranquil setting. The trails are ideal for those who are just stepping into the wilderness for the first time or for those more experienced trekkers who are seeking a short hike. Trail and Park Hours: Trails are open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. Interpretive Center Hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Look for the Oak Canyon Nature Center online and register for programs at www.anaheim.net/ocnc IEMERGENCY: CALL 911I Park Regulations STAY ON THE TRAILS. Trails focus impact, allowing the surrounding area to remain free of disturbance. Venturing off the trails can result in destruction of vulnerable habitat by trampling and soil erosion. Also, contact with poison oak may cause an unpleasant rash – another reason to stay on the trail. If you should come in direct contact on your skin or indirect contact on your clothing, cleanse affected areas with soap and water as soon as possible. Rattlesnakes may be found in this area. They are important members of the natural community. If disturbed or cornered, they will defend themselves. Give them distance and respect. DISPOSE OF LITTER PROPERLY. Don’t bring food in to the park. Even the most conscientious hiker can inadvertently drop candy wrappers and beverage cans. The Nature Center is an exceptionally clean park, because visitors are careful not to litter. Keep up the good work! ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF NATURE. Part of the wilderness experience is the sound of quiet natural worlds, the whisper of the creek, the morning chorus of bird songs, and the murmur of wind through the trees. Loud talking and playing radios detract from the wilderness experience of others and can frighten away sensitive wildlife. THESE TRAILS ARE FOR WALKING… not motor biking, running, bicycling, skateboarding or horseback riding. There is a regional trail system nearby for equestrian use. The Nature Center is too small and vulnerable to coexist successfully with these active recreation uses. PLEASE LEAVE ROVER AT HOME. While your dog would undoubtedly enjoy a run along our trails, our resident wildlife would not appreciate its presence. Dogs can also easily contact poison oak and transfer the irritating oil to you. PARTY TIME? Not here please. Drinking alcohol and after-hours congregating is strictly prohibited. The Anaheim Park Rangers and Anaheim Police Department regularly patrol the park. WHY CAN’T I SMOKE? Smoking is prohibited at Oak Canyon Nature Center because we are in an extremely hazardous brushfire area. ---PAGE BREAK--- Oak Canyon Nature Center TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS MAIN ROAD bisects the center of the canyon, offering hikers an open view. The road is level and accessible to both strollers and wheelchairs. Distance: 0.7 mi. Walk Time: 28 min. STREAM TRAIL meanders along the banks of the stream in dense oak woodland. The trail is mostly level and has plenty of shade. Distance: 0.3 mi. Walk Time: 12 min. HERITAGE TRAIL is a stroller-accessible, self-guided trail, which identifies many of the native plants and features various interpretive exhibits for all ages. Distance: 0.2 mi. Walk Time: 8 min. TRANQUILITY TRAIL rises from the canyon bottom to the coastal sage scrub and oak woodland communities on the western hillsides of the park. The trail is hilly with intermittent shade. Distance: 0.3 mi. Walk Time: 15 min. WREN WAY links the Tranquility Trail with Bluebird Lane. The trail follows the contour of the hillside along the southwestern corner of the canyon and receives full sun. It has a moderate grade in some areas. Distance: 0.2 mi. Walk Time: 10 min. BLUEBIRD LANE & LOOP follow the south rim through the dense oak woodland. The trail is mostly flat with partial shade, making it a pleasant hike for those who enjoy a longer excursion. Lane Distance: 0.3 mi. Loop Distance: 0.6 mi. Walk Time: 15-30 min. QUAIL TRAIL links Roadrunner Ridge with Stream Trail. The short path takes the visitor from the coastal sage scrub community down to the dense oak woodland along the stream. Distance: 0.1 mi. Walk Time: 5-8 min. ROADRUNNER RIDGE follows the northern boundary of Oak Canyon in a coastal sage scrub habitat. The trail begins at the top of Heritage Trail and climbs along the northern canyon. The path is challenging and receives full sun. Heritage Trail link Distance: 0.4 mi. Walk Time: 18 min. Back Canyon link Distance: 0.3 mi. Walk Time: 14 min. Highest point: 825 feet Lowest point: 525 feet If you do not wish to keep this Trail Guide after your visit, please return after you’re done. Thanks for making a difference! Heritage Butterfly Garden Why a $2.00 Entrance Donation? Your donation goes directly to the Oak Canyon Nature Center, allowing us to fund various projects throughout the park, including habitat restoration, trail improvements, museum exhibits, and more. Donations are tax deductible, and larger donations can be arranged through our office at (714) 998-8380. Thank you for your support! Scenic Lookout LEGEND Open Sat./ Sun. 10am-4pm Picnic Area