Little Sycamore Canyon Trail - Serrano Ridge Trail Fire Road - Camarillo Canyon Road - Stagecoach South Trail Loop hike in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Orange County California
This five-mile loop combines four trails to visit two canyons in the mountains between Laguna Beach and Irvine. Little Sycamore Canyon is framed by a big wall of pocketed sandstone that makes it an interesting destination. The high end of the hike along Serrano Ridge Trail offers broad inland views toward the Santa Ana Mountains. Hiking the loop over Little Sycamore Canyon Trail, Serrano... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: January 16, 2018
Towne Trail Big Bear Lake San Bernardino Mountains California hike
If you travel to Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains, there's a good chance you like the outdoors. Those looking for a short hike that's quick to access from town should set out on Towne Trail. This 2 2/3-mile round trip hike ascends 200 feet on a gradual rolling course along the base of the mountains on the south side of Big Bear Lake. Discover periodic views north over the lake... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: July 2, 2021
Fisherman's Camp Trail San Mateo Canyon Wilderness Santa Ana Mountains trail campground hike Tenaja Canyon
Once you break out of the trees at the trailhead, broad canyon views stay with you the way to Fisherman's Camp in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness. Fisherman's Camp Trail descends 1.66 miles down what was once a road to what was once a campground nestled at the mouth of Tenaja Canyon. Grassy plots remain where backpackers can put up a tent in the shady creek-side retreat. Campfires are... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: September 10, 2018
Carbon Canyon Regional Park Redwood Grove Nature Trail to the Redwoods
Everyone knows that Northern California is the place to go to see groves of giant redwoods, but few people know that you can get a taste of the redwoods in Southern California. Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea has a 10-acre grove of coastal redwoods, the largest grove of these trees in Southern California. Even through the could-be giants are relatively young and not really suited for the... Read more.
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Tagged with · Brea · Carbon Canyon Regional Park · Nature Trails · Orange County Parks · Redwood Groves
Distance: 2.5 miles · Elevation change: 75 feet
By: Published: Last updated: April 19, 2017
Ortega Falls Santa Ana Mountains Ortega Highway waterfall hike trail
How far would you be willing to hike to reach an idyllic swimming hole beneath a 35-foot waterfall - 5 miles, 10 miles? In fact, you will only have to hike a third of a mile round trip to reach Ortega Falls, a refreshing seasonal waterfall just off Ortega Highway in the Santa Ana Mountains. The hike begins from an unmarked turnout on Ortega Highway in a beautiful part of the Santa Ana... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: January 15, 2018