Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Parking is available at the Bolsa Chica Conservancy building. The path begins across a bridge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
A great blue heron beside Bolsa Bay
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The first section of the loop follows Warner Trail, a dirt single track that parallels busy Warner Ave.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Pond along the Warner Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
A great blue heron in the reserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The second portion of the route climbs slightly to follow the Bridgewater Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The route follows a wide gravel path along the clifftop homes overlooking most of the lower mesa area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Headed toward Bolsa Bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The trail descends into the heart of the ecological reserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Overlooking Bolsa Bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Heron nesting trees along Bolsa Bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The final portion of the route is along the Mesa Trail which has several benches for viewing the wetlands.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Interpretive signage along the hike.