The Orange County Historical Society regrets to let you know that our 2022 June Annual Dinner has been cancelled. If you’re already registered, you will be reimbursed.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at our September 8th meeting at Sherman Gardens. More information will be shared later, but our speaker will be Riverside County Historian Steve Lech, speaking about the history of the Ortega Highway.
Join Orange County Historian Eric Plunkett on a hike that explores several sites in Weir Canyon — in the hills above Anaheim and Orange. Once home to an Indian village, traveled by vaqueros from the Yorba and Peralta family ranchos, and perhaps used as a hideout by bandits, Eric will offer interpretations of the former Indian village and archaeological site, the missionization of the Indians in the village and the rise of the rancho era, and the American Era and the rise of bandit gangs – the story of Juan Flores being captured at the mouth of the canyon.
The route is 2.5 miles in length with an elevation gain of 600’ and considered a moderate climb. The trail is clearly marked; in addition, there are some steep sections with loose dirt. The entire loop should take about 1.5-2 hours.
You’ll need to complete and submit a liability waiver (sent with your confirmation) in order to participate.
**There are no restrooms on this route.**
Date: April 23, 2022
Meet at 8:45 a.m. Hike leaves promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Additional information (directions, parking meeting location, liability waiver) will be provided as part of your email confirmation.
This hike is recommended for ages 13+.
Priority will be given to OCHS members. To register for this hike, please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/OCHSWeir.
Any other questions, please contact: hikes@orangecountyhistory.org
