Buck Gully in December

It was a cool late afternoon in December as I headed over to the Buck Gully Trail in Corona Del Mar.As I trodded along listening to the sound of the peaceful creek which flows alongside the trail, I felt like I was walking within a zen retreat of some sort. There was a very gradual amount of gain along the way on this hike. My hike today was only about 4 miles to the signage by the powerpole, and back, although there is an extension that continues onto San Joaquin Hills Road, which I did not explore. I would also consider this a wonderful easy hike if you're just starting to get into hiking and don't want something that's too technical or long. 

A 3 Mile Hike in Crystal Cove State Park

Have you wondered about where the best beach hikes are in Orange County? Look no further than Crystal Cove, where you can enjoy beautiful scenic coastal canyons, great beach trails along the bluffs, some peace and tranquility.