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Hike the Bedford Peak Trail (Orange County)
If you're looking for a hidden gem, the Bedford Peak Trail is for you. You'll get an excellent workout climbing about 2000 feet in 3...
Hike Los Pinos Peak (Orange County)
The hike to Los Pinos Peak offers a remote and rugged experience through the heart of Cleveland National Forest. Although not technically prominent, Los Pinos...
El Moro Canyon Loop Trail
The El Moro Canyon Loop Trail might be the perfect hike in Crystal Cove State Park. It's not too long, offers a bit of climbing,...
Limestone Canyon Regional Park - The Sinks
Limestone Canyon Regional Park is an incredibly beautiful area to hike, but it's also home to a famous area called 'The Sinks,' also known as...
Red Tail and Rattlesnake Loop
The Red Tail and Rattlesnake Loop is a fun and off-the-beaten path hike in Crystal Cove State Park that you can find me on every...
Hike the Chiquito Falls Trail
Nestled deep in Cleveland National Forest, the Chiquito Trail takes you away from the crowds visiting the popular San Juan Falls to a waterfall hidden...
Saddleback Mountain Hike (Santiago Peak)
Hiking Saddleback Mountain takes you to the highest point in Orange County, Santiago Peak. It's also the highest point in the Santa Ana mountains at...
Hike Weir Canyon Trail
The Weir Canyon Trail hike is tucked into Orange County suburbia, but once you step onto the trail, you will feel like you are miles...
How to Hike Black Star Canyon Falls
The Black Star Canyon Falls hike is a local classic. You'll hike through mellow country roads and then cut down into the dramatic (and maybe...
Hike Santiago Peak & Modjeska Peak From Maple Springs
If you want to bag both peaks of Saddleback Mountain, Modjeska and Santiago, the route from Maple Springs is a great option. In this guide...
Barbara's Lake Hike (Laguna Beach)
This easy hike to Barbara's Lake, one of Orange County's only naturally occurring lakes, is well worth a go. While close to suburbia, the lake...
San Juan Trail to Sugarloaf Peaks
Yes, more Sugarloaf Peaks. We have a pair of them this time, and they're in Cleveland National Forest. This challenging route on the popular San...
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a real gem in Southern California. Its 7000 acres of protected land are one of the last bastions of coastal...
Sitton Peak Hike
Although not one of the high peaks of Cleveland National Forest, Sitton Peak is one of the more popular ones to bag. The hike to...
Upper Hot Spring Canyon Waterfall Hike
Tucked away in a remote corner of Cleveland National Forest, the waterfalls of Upper Hot Spring Canyon are truly wild and beautiful. Luckily it's a...
Hike San Mateo Peak (Cleveland National Forest)
San Mateo Peak, a beautiful and fun hike with a fantastic summit and sweeping views, is not officially there. The trail is not on the...
Tin Mine Canyon Trail Guide
Hiking the Tin Mine Canyon Trail takes you into another world. You'll park your car in suburban SoCal, but end up in a lush, shaded...
Hike Holy Jim Falls Trail
Tucked away in a hidden canyon in Cleveland National Forest, the hike to Holy Jim Falls is fun, easy, and great for families. The area...
Redwood Grove Hike Guide (Carbon Canyon - Brea)
It's an easy hike to visit Southern California's largest Redwood Grove, located in Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The Redwood grove, while not as majestic as...
Morgan Trail Hike (Cleveland National Forest)
Hiking the Morgan Trail takes you on a serene journey through the rugged San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, off the beaten path and away from the...
Bane Canyon Loop Trail - Chino Hills State Park
Bane Canyon, located in Chino Hills State Park, comes alive with flowers in the spring. In this moderate loop hike, you'll leave the crowds behind...
Dripping Cave Trail Hike
Tucked away in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, just minutes from Laguna Beach, the Dripping Cave Trail is one of the most fun and...
Bommer Canyon Trail Hike Guide
The Bommer Canyon Trail, a natural oasis nestled within suburbia, offers a little bit of everything. This easy hike showcases natural beauty, has lots of...
Tenaja Falls Trail Guide
Nestled deep in the remote San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, the Tenaja Falls Trail takes you to majestic Tenaja Falls, a cascading waterfall that plunges 150...
Beeks Place Hike From Black Star Canyon
The Beeks Place hike takes you to the ruins of an old cabin compound built at a scenic spot high in the Santa Ana Mountains....
San Juan Loop Trail Guide (CA)
The San Juan Loop Trail by Lake Elsinore is a fun hike that offers an easy glimpse into the Cleveland National Forest's rugged beauty. You'll...
Hike the Mt Rubidoux Trail (Riverside)
Although not a wilderness hike, the Mt Rubidoux Trail, nestled right in the middle of Riverside, CA, still has lots to offer and is worth...
Buck Gully Trail Guide
The Buck Gully Trail is a peaceful and fun hike through a coastal watershed located in Newport Beach's foothills. What makes the hike remarkable is...
Hike Coal Canyon Trail
Don't let the start of the Coal Canyon Trail, which is next to the 91 freeway, fool you. After a short stretch next to the...
Santa Margarita River Trail
The Santa Margarita River Trail hike is a true gem. The hike follows the shady shores of the Santa Margarita River, Southern California's last undiverted,...
Crystal Cove Red Route Hike
The Crystal Cove red route is the toughest hike that the park recommends, calling it 'a strenuous loop hike around the permitter of the park.'...
Top of the World Hike (Laguna Beach)
There are big payoffs on the short but steep Top of the World hike in Laguna Beach. You'll climb through the coastal scrub of Aliso...
Car Wreck Trail (Laguna Beach)
Hidden in the hills high above Laguna Beach, far away from any road, lies the fabled car wreck,' 1946 Dodge 5-passenger coupe. Visiting the car...
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Hike
With great opportunities for wildlife spotting, this easy Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve hike takes you on a scenic loop through the 1,300+ acres of protected...
Quail Hill Trail
Quail Hill Trail is a 2-mile loop hike that offers expansive views goes through the Irvine Open Space Preserve, designated a Natural Landmark by both the...
Crystal Cove Best of Hike
This best of Crystal Cove hike takes you on a loop trail offering pristine coastal nature, ocean views, and well marked trails. You'll take in...
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve – Easy Hike Guide
Nestled in Newport Beach, this easy 3-mile loop through Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve follows trails along the bay’s edge and then climbs to scenic...
Hike Indian Truck Trail to Santiago Peak
The Indian Truck Trail offers an alternate way to hike Santiago Peak (Saddleback Mountain). It's not a rustic single-track trail like the Santiago Peak hike...
Caspers Wilderness Park - Hike San Juan Hot Springs
This is a a fun hike to San Juan Hot Springs, which is located in Caspers Wilderness Park, a lightly-visited, 8,000 acre, protected wilderness preserve in the foothills of...
Modjeska Peak Hike
The Modjeska Peak hike is challenging - long, steep, and sometimes primitive. The hike climbs to the second highest point in Orange County, Modjeska Peak....
Peters Canyon Hike
This hike through Peters Canyon Regional Park is one of the most popular hikes in Orange County for a good reason. The hike has everything: well-maintained...
Whiting Ranch Hiking: Red Rock Canyon
There's a few Whiting Ranch hiking options, but Red Rock Canyon is the most popular for a good reason. The gently climbing trail makes it...