The Irvine Conservancy sponsors hikes and other activities on Irvine Company land (and now on former Irvine Ranch land which was recently deeded to the County of Orange). Fortunately, one or two of these hikes per month are specifically designed for photographers including the hike I went on last Friday. We hiked up Hicks Haul Road east of the 241 Tollway. Although it was a bit hazy, there was a nice buidup of cumulous clouds around us. These programs are docent-led and open to the public. You can signup online at the Irvine Conservancy web site.
View of 241 tollway after sunset on the hike back.