The Best Backpacking in Dana Point

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.

Pacific Ridge, Moro Canyon and Boomer Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Newport Coast, 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.

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

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.

Pleasants Peak via North Main Divide Traverse is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Silverado, California.

Trans-Catalina Trail to Hermit Gulch Campground is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Avalon, California.

Trans-Catalina Trail: Avalon to Black Jack Camp is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

This adventure is a great way to see the entire island of Santa Catalina. Catalina Island is situated less than 30 miles off the coast of Southern California, and can be reached by ferry from Dana Point, San Pedro, or Long Beach. Catalina Express in the company that operates the ferry. This adve...

Trans Catalina Trail: Hermit Gulch to Two Harbors is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Avalon, California.

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.

This is a great introductory overnight bikepacking adventure. With restaurants, water, and stores at each end of the ride, your packing list is minimal. Head out on Saturday morning and make it back in time for dinner on Sunday evening. Packing List Your Bike – I did this ride on my drop bar grav...

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