The Best Backpacking in Oceanside

Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Valley Center, California.

Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Elsinore, California.

Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Poway, California.

Clevenger Canyon South West Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ramona, California.

Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Temecula, California.

Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Temecula, California.

The trail immediately begins to climb out of the campground on a well-graded incline. The next mile contains some climbing leading to a set of switchbacks. A long strenuous climb ensues until the 3200' elevation is reached. The trail then makes an easy southward traverse to the basin before resum...

A MUST hike for any orange country resident! The hike starts of off Ortega HWY 74 at the Bear Canyon Trail head on the same side of the road as the Ortega oaks candy store. Its recommended you park in the lot across the street from the trail head (tip:there is a working water spicket in the parki...

It's amazing what you can find in your own backyard if you really do you research. In Orange County there are so many awesome hiking options that are often overlooked. The Bear Canyon to Sitton Peak Trail in the San Mateo Wilderness is one of those. Sitton tops out at 3,273 feet and it's a 5 mil...

Chiquito Trail to Chiquito Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Elsinore, California.

San Juan Trail to Los Pinos Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Trabuco Canyon, California.

South Fortuna Trail and Fortuna Saddle Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near San Diego, California.

Barker Valley Spur Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warner Springs, California.

Oak Grove Trail to High Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.

Big Bend Trail to Old Emerald Trail to Upper Moro Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Beach, California.

El Moro Canyon to Moro Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Beach, California.