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Mid-Week Intermediate Mountain Biking Ride at Quail Hill Trailhead
1 Comment Published by robin4homes February 16th, 2010 in Quail Hill, Recreation. by robin4homes
Photo courtesy of Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Join in on a docent-led mountain bike ride through the Irvine Open Space Preserve. This is a moderate-paced mountain bike tour through the picturesque hills of Bommer and Shady Canyons with a combination of ranch roads and multiple intermediate level technical singletrack trails, and many steep climbs and descents. Over 2000 feet of accumulated climbing elevation is experienced on this route. Participants should be physically fit and possess above-average mountain biking skills. Mountain bike, helmet, and 32 oz. of water (minimum) required.
Please note, this is an intermediate ride. This ride features only a few, short rest stops, steep climbs and rocky descents. It requires above average fitness, and a mountain bike with a minimum of front suspension. If you are unsure of your abilities, please call first. There are beginner rides for those who are new to the sport which are offered as well.
For Irvine Ranch Conservancy and Irvine Open Space Preserve Programs, registration for weekday programs closes at 4 p.m. on the day prior to the event. Weekend program registration closes at 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to the event. For policies of other organizations, please contact them directly using the links on the home page.
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| Irvine Open Space Preserve (City of Irvine) | |
| 2/24/2010 | |
| 9:00 AM | |
| Mountain Biking | |
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| 2.5 hour(s) | |
| 840 ft. | |
| Docent-Led | |
| 16+ | |
| Low | |
| Please email info@irconservancy.org
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Quail Hill Mid-Week Distance Hike
0 Comments Published by robin4homes February 15th, 2010 in Quail Hill, Recreation. by robin4homes
Photo courtesy of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Take a break and get some fresh air! Join in on a mid week hike through Quail Hill.
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| Irvine Open Space Preserve (City of Irvine) | |
| 2/17/2010 | |
| 9:00 AM | |
| Hiking | |
| 10-12 miles | |
| 5 hour(s) | |
| 2000 feet | |
| Docent-Led | |
| 12+ | |
| Please email: info@irconservancy.org or go to their web site to sign up for this activity online
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Do Open Houses Sell Houses?
2 Comments Published by June 13th, 2008 in Irvine CA real estate, Open Houses, Personal Insights, Quail Hill, Seller Advice, Selling a Home, Turtle Ridge, Turtle Rock, University Town Center. byIs there a place for Open Houses in a real estate agent’s marketing strategy these days? Elaine Carlson, of PalosVerdesSource.com, exploses this issue in her article entitled “Is the Jig Up on Open Houses? There is no short answer.
Open Houses can be a viable, valuable marketing tool under certain circumstances and in particular niche markets. Real estate is after all local, and buyers often like to check out neighborhoods and houses up close and in person without having to commit to using the services of a real estate agents in the beginning stages of their search.
Just as many buyers prefer to view homes first online, anonymously, and educate themselves before actually making contact with a real estate professional, buyers also utilize Open Houses as a way to familiarize themselves with those particular communities in which they may ultimately have an interest in purchasing a home or condo. (more…)
