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| From hiking along the coast and enjoying panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to boulder jumping in a rural canyons, there are several hiking trails in Orange County, California to explore. No matter what your passion is, enjoy the best of Orange County by exploring some of its hikes! |
Here are 5 of the GoHikeIt.com team’s favorite and best hikes in the OC:
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| The Best Crystal Cove Hiking Trail |
5) Newport Coast Hiking Trail: Newport Beach is located a short 5-10 minute drive from Laguna Beach and resides along the coast. Although Newport is well known for its maritime community, there are also scenic trails near Crystal Cove, a protected California State Park, that overlook its stunning coastline.
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| The Best Laguna Beach Hiking Trail |
4) Laguna Beach Hiking Trail: The Laguna Beach canyon is located 10-15 minutes south of Crystal Cove State Park and Newport Beach. The canyon features over 10 square miles of protected land and is home to many native animals and plant-life. Depending on where you start your hike in Laguna canyon, your view will vary. From stunning views of the Pacific Ocean to intimate views of sheltered riverbanks, Laguna Canyon has plenty of eye candy for any hiking enthusiast.
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| The Best Newport Beach Hiking Trail |
3) Back Bay Hiking Trail: A short 3-5 minute drive from Fashion Island, lies Newport Beach’s Back Bay. The Back Bay is a protected coastal perverse and home to a variety of birds. Back Bay features good hiking trails for beginnings as the trails are very flat. If you are an experienced hiker, the Back Bay may be an opportunity to run and test your agility and speed.
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| The Best Trabuco Canyon Hiking Trail |
2) Black Star Canyon Hiking Trail: Located in central east Orange County, Black Star Canyon is a challenging, rigorous hiking trail. The single-track trail transcends over canyon, which requires boulder hopping back and forth over a creek. Depending on the season, the water flow of the creek and water fall will vary. This hike is recommended for intermediate and advanced hikers.
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| The Best San Juan Capistrano Hiking Trail |
1) Sitton Peak Hiking Trail: Located on the outskirts of San Juan Capistrano in the south east region on Orange County, CA, Sitton Peak features panoramic views of south and central Orange County. Although the last section of the trail is very technical due to its steepness, the overall trail is moderate and a good opportunity for beginners to increase their hiking experience and to push moderates forward with their hiking enjoyment.
