Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Boomer Ridge Trail, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Location	San Joaquin Hills, Orange County, California
Nearest city	Laguna Beach, California
Coordinates	33°34′27″N 117°46′33″W / 33.5743°N 117.7757°W / 33.5743; -117.7757
Area	7,000 acres (2,800 ha)
Governing body	Orange County Parks
www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park^[1] is a 7,000-acre (2,800 ha) wilderness area in the San Joaquin Hills surrounding Laguna Beach, California. This park features coastal canyons, ridgeline views and the only natural lakes in Orange County, California. Trails are maintained for hiking and mountain biking with a wide range of difficulty, from beginner to expert. Most trails gain in height, reaching a maximum of 1,000 feet (300 m) in elevation. Several trails lead to downtown Laguna Beach.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park has some of the last remaining undeveloped coastal canyons in Southern California. The park is dominated by coastal sage scrub, cactus and native grasses. Over 40 endangered and sensitive species call Laguna Coast home including California gnatcatcher, cactus wren and the endemic Dudleya stolonifera. Both Laguna Coast, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park are also home to mule deer, long-tailed weasel, healthy bobcat populations, and raptors like red-tailed hawk and the ground-nesting northern harrier.