Hikes In Orange County
There is an Orange County hiking trail for everyone, from tough mountain hikes, to hidden waterfalls, to pristine coastal hikes with ocean views. Cleveland National Forest in the east is a vast treasure trove of primitive hikes away from the malls and developments in Orange County. Because the area is somewhat affluent, the Orange County Parks Department is one of the best in the USA. And if you just need an easy hike to reconnect with nature, a beach hike is easy enough and requires little preparation.
Best Orange County Hikes
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Saddleback Mountain (Santiago Peak)
- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
- Whiting Ranch Hiking: Red Rock Canyon
- Sitton Peak
Best Orange County Hikes For Families
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Hike
- Quail Hill
- Hike Holy Jim Falls Trail
- Whiting Ranch Hiking: Red Rock Canyon
- Peters Canyon Hike
Best Orange County With Ocean Views
Toughest Orange County Hikes
All Guides

16 miles - Hard

9.6 miles - Hard

2.1 miles - Easy

3 miles - Moderate

5.2 miles - Easy

10 miles - Moderate

5.7 miles - Moderate

9.2 miles - Hard

2.4 miles - Hard

3.8 miles - Moderate

3.8 miles - Moderate

4.5 miles - Easy

2 miles - Easy

9 miles - Moderate

3 miles - Easy

21 miles - Hard

7.1 miles - Moderate

7.2 miles - Hard

10.5 miles - Moderate

9.2 miles - Moderate

2.8 miles - Easy

15 miles - Hard

15.6 miles - Hard

5.9 miles - Moderate

4.2 miles - Easy

7.5 miles - Hard