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Christianitos to Prima Deshecha Loop

January 9, 2014 By Jeff H 3 Comments

Suburban trails often make great mid-week hikes. They are usually local and fairly short, making them well-suited for a quick after-work hike. A longer loop hike in-town is almost unheard of. Until now.  I was examining the trail system in San Clemente and pieced together this 10+ mile loop that runs completely around the sleepy […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Orange County, San Clemente, strenuous

Inside San Onofre State Beach

December 21, 2010 By Jeff H 3 Comments

San Onofre State Beach is best known for the world-class surfing at Trestles. The surf spots along here begin at the north end with Cottons, then moving southward come Uppers, Middles, Lowers and Church. Lowers is consistently one of the best surf spots, and this place is full of both professional and amateur surfers. Even […]

Filed Under: State Parks Tagged With: beach, San Clemente, San Onofre, State Park

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

Panhe Nature Trail

December 12, 2010 By Jeff H 3 Comments

Looking for an easy, family-friendly walk in South OC? The Panhe Nature Trail might be just what you’re looking for. Located near the Cristianitos campground at the San Onofre State Beach, this is a short one mile round trip with markers highlighting the natural beauty of the park. The Panhe Nature Trail begins at the […]

Filed Under: State Parks, Trail Guides Tagged With: easy, family-friendly, nature walk, San Clemente, San Onofre State Beach, State Park

Ridgeline Trail

May 25, 2010 By Jeff H 20 Comments

San Clemente’s Ridgeline Trail is a great little 4.7 mile out-and-back hike along a ridgeline above the city. The trail is suburban and paved, making it a great choice for rainy weather when you don’t want to slog through the mud but you still want to get your heart pumping. And the ocean and mountain […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, coastal, dog-friendly, hills, moderate, San Clemente, suburban

Roller Coaster Ridge Trail

April 13, 2010 By Jeff H 28 Comments

Technically speaking, there is no trail or ridge officially named The Roller Coaster, but if there was, this would be it. This is a great double-track trail with hills that will get your heart pumping. I like to hike this after work most Wednesdays, and enjoy the ocean breezes, the sweeping coastal and mountain views […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, hills, loop, moderate, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, vista

The San Clemente Beach Trail

February 5, 2010 By Jeff H 19 Comments

The San Clemente Beach Trail extends from the Metro Station parking lot at North Beach to Calafia State Beach in the south. It is basically a flat, fairly smooth crushed granite trail that’s shared by walkers, runners, bikers, dogs and strollers. Because it’s a flat out-and-back trail, you can make it as easy or challenging as […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, beach, coastal, dog-friendly, dogs, easy, flat, Orange County, San Clemente, scenic

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