Tucked away in Anaheim Hills is a small canyon, filled with oaks, wildflowers, and birds. Oak Canyon is a place you can get away from it all, on a short, manageable trail, beneath the oaks. There are trails ranging from under a mile, to a three mile loop here, for all levels.
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Holy Jim Falls
I hiked to Holy Jim Falls once the trail had re-opened after the Holy Fire ravaged the area. The trail from Holy Jim to Santiago Peak is still closed. There is beautiful scenery all along the way. The trailhead is accessible down an unpaved Trabuco Creek road, subject to closure, due to flooding, from the adjoining Trabuco Creek,
June Gloom Fades Away
Patriot Trail Today's hike, was one of my favorite local hikes, is to head to the flagpole on Patriot Trail in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This trail is popular with hiker, mountain bikers, dog walkers, even equestrians. I recommend checking it out, next time you venture to South Orange County California in June Just as… Continue reading June Gloom Fades Away
Hiking 15 Miles on the PCT from Inspiration Point to Wright Mountain
2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods
4-11-21 Orange County has redwood trees? This is not the Pacific Northwest after all. But I had heard a rumor there are redwoods here, and thought to myself, that I guess anything is possible. With some quick research, it was confirmed. Th1 124 acre Carbon Canyon Park has redwoods growing. It is located in Yorba… Continue reading 2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods




