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An Adventure in Trabuco Canyon – Part III & Butterflies Too

I wrote an earlier post about an adventure in Trabuco Canyon last weekend. If you are planning an off road adventure in Trabuco Canyon, be sure to obtain a day pass and display it in your car. For information contact (909) 736-1811. The fee is $5 you can obtain a day pass at Trabuco Canyon General Store (714) 858-1711. Trabuco Canyon is located in eastern Orange County and in the Cleveland National Forest.

In my first post, I shared photos of the Trabuco Creek and waterfalls.

This is my third post of the series regarding Trabuco Canyon.  Trabuco Canyon is a tremendous wildlife area that offers an opportuity for fun and entertainment, and great photo opportunites.

The road is canopied with foliage and trees in Trabuco Canyon and is incredibly green as a result of all of the rain.

There was so much beautifiul foliage and flowers to view. Below is a Yucca plant. 

 

Below is a Gazania which is a perrenial plant which many landscapers utilize. This one was alone and growing right along theTrabuco creek.

We saw several lizards sunning themselves on the rocks. This guy didn't run away too quickly!

And we found a several butterflies, and this one held still long enough for some photographs. It was so beautiful.

I hope to see you at Trabuco Canyon area, and if I can answer any questions, please contact me.

Phone or Text: 949.280.0681

Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com

An Adventure in Trabuco Canyon - Part 1

I am writing a series of posts on Trabuco Canyon because it is so diverse, beautiful and entertaining at the same time. I want to share the information and photographs. Trabuco Canyon is located in eastern Orange County, and it is an area where the wilderness is so beautiful and there is much to see and explore.

Trabuco Canyon is a small unincorporated area in Orange County which is located in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. Trabuco Canyon is located north of Rancho Santa Margarita, and within the Cleveland National Forest. Trabuco Canyon is a beautiful wilderness area, and there is an area where off roaders can enjoy the out of doors. I have been up to Trabuco Canyon before, but yesterday was amazing. The sun was in and out, and the area is so green because of all the rain fall we have had this past winter.

From four wheeling, motorcycle riding, hiking, mountain biking, and photography, it is a place where you can enjoy your day. There is a creek that runs through this one off road area of Trabuco Canyon, and due to the rainfall we have had over the past winter, it is incredibly green and the creek is definitely flowing with beautiful waterfalls through out. There are hiking trails as well and there are maps describing level of difficulty.

You do need some type of off road vehicle to explore this area of Trabuco Canyon. While we did see some conventional automobiles, I am not so sure it would be that comfortable of a ride, or good for the car!

There is so much area to explore the beautiful Trabuco Creek through out Trabuco Canyon. We drove in approximately four miles to the end of the road, and parked. From there we hiked in about another mile or so to explore. You do need to be prepared, water, etc. Cell phones don't have service in the area though. It is interesting because there are some homes off the road as well, and I was curious about utilities, however we did see satelite dishes on top of these houses. I suppose the people who reside in this area must really like seclusion.

 There is a fee of $5 before you enter the Cleveland National Forest. Please call (909) 736-1811 for more information. You can obtain a day pass at Trabuco Canyon General Store (714) 858-1711.