Top Hiking Places in Orange County

Need some adventure around Orange County? Check out the top hiking spots and explore.

10. Peter’s Canyon Regional Park

Bike friendly, this hiking location is a good place to enjoy a leisure walk through beautiful woodlands. Its scenery includes hills and back trails that are surrounded by green plants and gorgeous tall trees. Located: 8548 E. Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA 92869

9. Weir Canyon Wilderness Park

Ideal for the hikers and joggers of Orange County, Weir Canyon Wilderness Park has trails that make a loop to help you find your way back to the start of your hike. It is really beautiful deep in the canyon area and has mountainous scenery that all will enjoy. Located: S. Hidden Canyon Road & Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail Anaheim, CA 92807

 8. Blackstar Canyon

This is a hiking trail that can be a substitute for your workout. Blackstar Canyon has trails for all levels. With boulders to climb and wildlife to observe this hiking spot will allow you to have a different experience every visit. Located: Black Star Canyon Rd., Orange, CA 92676

7. Santa Ana River Trail

Ideal for a cyclists and hikers. One can walk the Santa Ana river all the way to the beach. It is approximately 26 miles from the Los Angeles Angels Stadium in Anaheim to the midpoint between Newport and Huntington Beach. Located: W. Orangewood Ave., Orange, CA 92868

6. Peters Canyon Hike
With amazing views of an open canyon and trails that are rimmed with green grass and bushes, Peters Canyon is the perfect spot to bird watch and cloud gaze. It would be the ideal place to have a picnic lunch.  Located: 26981 Peters Canyon Rd., Tustin, CA 92782

5. Turtle Rock Viewpoint Trail

This is a place that is primarily used for wooing because the night view of the city below is incredibly gorgeous. You can park your car or climb up stairs to enjoy a view that is sure to be loved by all. Located: Turtle Rock Dr., Irvine, CA 92603

4. El Moro Trails & Crystal Cove State Beach

The perfect place for a stroll along the sand or salty air. The trail that rims Crystal Cove State Beach will lead you straight to a little Ruby’s Shake Shack for fresh milkshakes. Located: PCH- Laguna Beach, CA 92652

3. A Thousand Steps

Not very long in length but will still suffice for a workout. With only about 150 steps, A Thousand Steps in Laguna Beach will lead you to a gorgeous isolated beach. Located: PCH-Laguna Beach, CA 92652

2. Back Bay Newport Beach

Hidden between the houses of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach residences, Back Bay is perfect for a walk with your dog or bike ride. It is a continuous loop that can take you to Fashion Island, Newport Beach, and the 405 FWY. It is the perfect place to go kayaking or paddle boarding as well. Located: PCH-Newport Beach/Costa Mesa, CA

1. Top of the World Park

Hidden among the residential area’s of Laguna Beach, the Top of the World trails overlook the ocean as well as the rolling hills of fancy homes and green hiking trails. Located: Alta Laguna Blvd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651]