Hike Weir Canyon Trail

3 miles - Easy Effort
Or: 1.5 to Hilltop and Back
2 Hours (Total)
Can Get Very Busy
500 Total Feet of Climbing
Max Elevation of 1,230 feet
Leashed Dogs Allowed

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 away. The best time to visit is when it's cooler in the spring; it becomes one of the best places to see wildflowers, including the California poppy. It's an excellent hike for beginners and those who want a quick escape.

In this Guide:

Video & Hike Directions for Weir Canyon Trail
What You Need For the Hike
Getting to the Trailhead

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Where is Weir Canyon Trail?

Weir Canyon Trail Location — The hike is located in Anaheim Hills, in the suburbs of Orange County, CA.

Don't just search for the Weir Canyon Trail on your maps app because there are multiple trailheads. We will start from a specific trailhead of the Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Use this trailhead address:
6984 E Overlook Terrace, Anaheim, CA 92807

Weir Canyon Loop Trail Hike 2 — You'll drive through what looks like a gated community (but is not) and come down this hill as you approach your destination. Park anywhere along the side of the road, as close to the bottom as you can, without blocking a driveway.

There are no bathrooms or water at the trailhead or on the hike.

Gear Recommendations

This is a straightforward hike on wide trails, but there are some ups and downs. If you have hiking shoes or boots, they will help, as will trekking poles. But plenty of people do the hike in fitness gear and you can too. In the summer it gets really hot here, and there is no tree cover. Bring at least 1L of water.

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Weir Canyon Trail Maps

Weir Canyon Trail Sign — The trail is well-marked with these signs.

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Elevation Profile

Weir Canyon Trail Elevation — There's a climb in the beginning, and then it's rolling. The climbing is not extreme and should be doable by almost every hiker.

3D Map

Weir Canyon Hike Directions

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Weir Canyon Trail Directions 2 — The trail starts at gate 8, at the corner of the streets.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 3 — Hike uphill on the Weir Canyon Trail.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 4 — At the first split, hike to the left on the Weir Canyon Trail.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 5 — Bear left again where the Old Weir Canyon Trail joins on the right.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 6 — Climb up to the top of the hill.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 7 — At the top of the hill, enjoy the views.

If you want a shorter, 1.5 mile hike, you can turn around and go back the way you came from here. Otherwise, continue.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 8 — Continue along the ridge as the Weir Canyon Trail widens.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 9 — Make the left on the Deer Weed Trail.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 10 — Hike down the Deer Weed Trail.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 11 — At the bottom, rejoin the Weir Canyon Trail and make the right.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 12 — The trail has a few ups and downs as you head back on the other side of the loop.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 13 — Go down the switchbacks with the fences.

Weir Canyon Trail Directions 1 — And then you'll rejoin the trail where you first split. Just go straight and you'll be back at the start.

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