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Small Peak in Robinson Ranch

November 2, 2012 By Jeff H 7 Comments

Small Peak is the name my friend John gave this knoll in the foothills of the Cleveland National Forest behind Orange County’s Robinson Ranch. This hike is a 3 mile out-and-back route that climbs up to this little peak, which in spite of its name, has some big views over much of Orange County. At […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3 Mile, 3-6 miles, hike, hills, moderate, Orange County, peak, Robinson Ranch, vista

Salt Creek Trail

March 25, 2011 By Jeff H 12 Comments

Views stretching out to the ocean

One of the challenges of winter is that during the week, it’s already dark outside when I leave the office. I don’t mind hiking in the dark, but many people aren’t comfortable hiking in the wilderness at night, and most of the regional trails are officially closed from sundown to sunrise. The Salt Creek Trail […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, beach, coastal, Dana Point, dog-friendly, family-friendly, Laguna Niguel, night, Orange County, paved, rain-friendly

Chiquito Falls Trail

March 15, 2011 By Jeff H 43 Comments

When you think of hiking in Orange County, you don’t usually envision dramatic waterfalls. But during the spring, there are a number of wonderful seasonal waterfalls that are just a hike away. One of my personal favorites is Chiquito Falls. This hike is a 9 mile out-and-back route with 1,409′ of vertical elevation gain. And […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, hiking, hills, National Forest, Orange County, strenuous, waterfall

Hiking Moro Canyon, Moro Ridge and the BFI in Crystal Cove State Park

January 3, 2011 By Jeff H 11 Comments

This loop is one of my favorite hiking trails in Crystal Cove State Park. At 5.5 miles and over 800′ of net vertical gain, this hike makes for a great workout. The length is about right to make it worth the trip, but won’t take all day. And the scenery is fantastic. The hike down […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Crystal Cove, moderate, Orange County

Tour de Trestles

December 21, 2010 By Jeff H 6 Comments

Trestles Beach is world-famous for great surfing, with a series of surf spots. Running from north to south are Cottons, Uppers, Middles, Lowers and Church. These beaches are extremely popular with surfers, and this section of coastline is one of the most unspoiled coastal areas in southern California. This 3.7 mile loop hike takes you […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, easy, Orange County, San Clemente, San Onofre State Beach, State Park

San Onofre Loop to Cristianitos Fault

December 20, 2010 By Jeff H 5 Comments

The Cristianitos Fault is a major earthquake fault line located less than one mile from the San Onofre nuclear power plant. This hike takes you on a 3.8 mile loop through San Onofre State Beach to the site of the fault line. Along the way, you’ll see the Monterey Formation, which holds most of the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, beach, coastal, moderate, Orange County, San Clemente, San Onofre State Beach, scenic, State Park, video

Exploring Doheny State Beach

December 19, 2010 By Jeff H 1 Comment

Doheny State Beach is a perfect place for a beach walk. There are towering palms, sailboats from nearby Dana Point Harbor, surfers, a wide assortment of birds, and beautiful coastal views. This is a great place to watch the sunset and unwind. This isn’t a “hike” per se, but a really great walk. It’s virtually […]

Filed Under: State Parks Tagged With: 3-6 miles, beach, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach, easy, family-friendly, flat, Orange County, scenic, State Park

No Dogs to Poles to Moro Canyon Loop in Crystal Cove State Park

December 12, 2010 By Jeff H 4 Comments

This moderate 3 mile loop trail in Crystal Cove State Park used to be known as the Green Loop. Now maps at the visitor center don’t name it that, but color code it as blue to designate it as a moderate hike. This loop begins and ends at the El Moro Visitor Center. It travels across […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, Crystal Cove, loop, moderate, Orange County

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