Hicks Canyon Trail

The Hicks Canyon Trail is a short but scenic 2.28 mile blacktop trail along the landscaped Hicks Canyon Wash. It starts at the Peters Canyon Wash Trail near Hicks Canyon Community Park and climbs up the wash to end on Portola Parkway just west of Jeffrey Rd. The portion above the park is a high speed trail with grade separated crossings. Below the park there is one on-grade crossing before you reach the high speed Peters Canyon Wash Trail.

Runners and equestrians will both enjoy the parallel bridle trail which starts down at Peters Canyon @ Hicks Trail Junction and continues to the top of the trail. The bridle trail continues across Peters Canyon Wash on a bridge to become the West Irvine Trail on the far side.

There are good trail-side amenities  Hicks Canyon Community Park in the lower end and Citrus Glen Neighborhood Park in the upper section, plus trail-side water and benches, shade trees and nice landscaping. In short, its short but pleasant  a nice ride which you can make into a longer loop if desired.

The Hicks Canyon Community Park on the lower trail is the recommended trail head.

Exit the 5 Freeway at Culver Drive and take Culver NE to Viewpark Ave. Left on Viewpark at the light. Hicks Canyon Community Park is on the left at 3864 Viewpark Ave., Irvine.