Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
Managed by County of Orange
139 acres1.2 mi of trail
Harding Truck Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: MaraLight18 · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Modjeska
33% of Modjeska’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary (1.2 mi), Cleveland National Forest (0.5 mi). 33% of Modjeska’s land is conserved, about 417 acres.
Conserved land
33%
417 acres · of 2.0 sq mi of land
Trails
5.3 mi
2.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
141 ac
198 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.9 mi
0.9 mi lanes
Highest peak
1,857 ft
Flores Peak
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, with 1.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Cleveland National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
245 acres0.5 mi of trail
Santiago Truck Trail
Dogs on leash
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
417 conserved acres
33% of Modjeska’s land. Who manages Modjeska’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service309 ac
County170 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits3 ac
National Forest · 309 acLocal Conservation Area · 139 acLocal Recreation Area · 27 acLocal Park · 4 acPrivate Conservation · 3 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 309 | Open |
| Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Local Conservation Area | County | 139 | Open |
| Irvine Ranch Open Space Local Recreation Area | County | 27 | Restricted |
| Modjeska Home and Garden Local Park | County | 4 | Open |
| Saddle Creek Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 2 | Open |
| Silverado Ridge Preserve Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 1 | Restricted |
Things to do
3 places to go in Modjeska
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Modjeska
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Modjeska
Flores Peak1,857 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Modjeska
Goat Shed PointIn Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
DirectionsTrails & water
3 named trails
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.2 miUnpaved · 2.6 mi
Harding Truck Trail1.2 mi
Santiago Truck Trail1.0 mi
Chaparral Trail0.1 mi
Biking & sports
0.9 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.9 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
Courts & fields
2Tennis
1Equestrian
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The best walking months in Modjeska: April to June
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.1 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 13.0 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 14.2 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.4 | 9.9 |
| High (°F) | 66 | 66 | 68 | 72 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 89 | 87 | 79 | 73 | 66 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.3 |
August is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 3.6 inches fall in February, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Modjeska →
Next door
Modjeska and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modjeska | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Trabuco Canyon | 14% | 2.2 | 229 | 45% | A |
| Lake Forest | 20% | 2.5 | 26 | 99%+ | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Modjeska
Where can I hike in Modjeska?
The longest trail networks: Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 1.2 miles; Cleveland National Forest, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Modjeska’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary (on leash) and Cleveland National Forest (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Modjeska?
0.9 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.9 of painted or protected lanes.
Is there public land near Modjeska?
64,087 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Modjeska or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 390 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Modjeska neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →