🌿 Explore Silverado’s Hidden Spring

Dripping Springs is a natural seep tucked into the hills of Silverado, and it’s a lifeline for local wildlife. Getting there requires a 7-mile docent-led hike through one of the most pristine preserves in Orange County.

It’s a beautiful hike in open grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and shady oak woodlands. As you near the spring, the landscape shifts—greener, lusher, cooler.

The spring itself is peaceful, quiet, and fully protected. No splashing here—it’s habitat first.

It was already close to 80° by the time we wrapped at 11 AM, so if you’re heat-sensitive, avoid midsummer tours.

To sign up for free hikes search here.

I made a short video of what it was like.