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Laguna Coast Wilderness Park〔Adam Maya. (“Laguna Coast Wilderness Park,” ) ''Orange County Register,'' 23 September 2012.〕 is a 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 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. ==South Coast Wilderness Area== Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is part of the contiguous approximately South Coast Wilderness Area in southern Orange County, California. It stretches from Newport Beach to Laguna Niguel, and from Irvine to the Pacific Ocean. The genesis of this designated wilderness area occurred in 1960 when bookstore owner James Dilley began advocating for a Laguna Beach greenbelt.〔Leslie Earnest. (“Dream of an Eternal Greenbelt Survived 'Quixotic' Originator,” ) ''Los Angeles Times,'' 02 February 1992.〕 Dilley's dream ultimately required the commitment of thousands of people, more than $65 million and decades to complete. In 1990, inspired by a quartet of Laguna-based non-profits and by Laguna Beach, Irvine and Laguna Woods, the County of Orange, the State of California and the Irvine Company, voters approved a $20 million bond to purchase Laguna Canyon, to prevent development there and to keep it as an open space greenbelt forever. Today, the South Coast Wilderness area offers a rare and valuable refuge for urban dwellers seeking natural beauty and solitude. Visitors can discover Orange County’s only natural lakes, a thriving wildlife community, nature centers, interpretive programs, and recreational activities, from hiking and birding to mountain biking. This mosaic of woodlands, wetlands, meadows and coastal canyons provides a unique glimpse of Southern California’s natural heritage. The South Coast Wilderness open space includes: * Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. * Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, a park of coastal canyon wilderness in Laguna Niguel, California. * Crystal Cove State Park, a National Natural Landmark of backcountry, wilderness, coastal bluffs, beaches and tide pools. National Register Historic District. * City of Irvine, California Open Space Preserve, a preserve, featuring coastal sage scrub, oak, woodland, grassland and riparian communities. * City of Newport Beach Open Space, a area open for docent-led hiking and biking. * City of Laguna Woods, of open space. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Laguna Coast Wilderness Park」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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