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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
The trail begins beside a locked roadside gate on Santiago Canyon Road. Parking is on the shoulder across the street.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
An access road leads toward the Billy Goat Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Park signs mark the forks with each trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
From the high vantage point, views of the surrounding mountains displays the landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Several park trails branch off from the route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
The Four Corners point has trail map, shaded bench and drinking fountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
A look down at the trail from a higher viewpoint.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Mustard Road leads to the lower endpoint of the Billy Goat Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
The trail includes lots of wooden steps up and down the steep terrain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Tracing the steps along the Billy Goat Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Billy Goat Trail inside Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.