Hills east of Mission Viejo, Irvine

[el bob]

Anybody live near the hills east of Mission Viejo and Irvine? Are the roads open? Heavily trafficked? I don't know if there's a particular name for them.

[whodwho]

I'm in Mission Viejo, but I'm not understating your question tho??

[el bob]

Are the roads in the hills open to drive on? Sometimes the roads up the foothills north of Pasadena would get blocked off. Any popular spots like above Asuza?

[darien28]

Are you referring to the 74? Ortega Highway? yes, it's usually open during daylight hours, and lightest traffic during the mid-day hours. Best part is on the eastern side near Lake Elsinore.

There's always GMR near Pasadena area, and hwy 2 if you're up for a LONG drive...

[Farbin Kaiber]

I suggest 74/79

[m3austin]

Kinda far but Palomar Moutain Road is amazing. And always empty.