The Best Hiking in Laguna Beach
Looking for the best hiking in Laguna Beach? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Laguna Beach. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Laguna Beach
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Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach and Bluffs
1.34 mi / 23 ft gainLaguna Beach and Bluffs is a 2.1 kilometer heavily trafficked out-and-back trail located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Bowl Road to Boat Road
5.95 mi / 1129 ft gainLaguna Bowl Road to Boat Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Emerald Canyon and Big Bend Trail Loop via Laguna Bowl Trail
8.36 mi / 2175 ft gainEmerald Canyon and Big Bend Trail Loop via Laguna Bowl Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Bowl and Water Tank Road Loop
3.89 mi / 817 ft gainLaguna Bowl and Water Tank Road Loop is a loop trail located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Water Tank Trail
4.33.05 mi / 502 ft gainThere a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and most are excellent for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. A classic out-and-back (with many options for loops) begins in Irvine Bowl Park at the en...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Trail Run the Boat Road and Laguna Ridge
4.34 mi / 600 ft gainThere a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and most are excellent for trail running, hiking, and mountain biking. A classic out-and-back (with many options for loops) begins at the end of Dartmoor Street ...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Bommer Ridge, Big Bend and Laguna Ridge Trail Loop
8.26 mi / 1722 ft gainBommer Ridge, Big Bend and Laguna Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Bommer Ridge, Laurel Canyon and Laguna Ridge Trail Loop
10.18 mi / 1726 ft gainBommer Ridge, Laurel Canyon and Laguna Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Emerald Canyon & Bommer Ridge Loop
5 mi / 873 ft gainThere a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and are quite popular for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. A great mountain biking loop begins in Emerald Canyon at the end of Emerald Canyon Road an...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Mathis Canyon and Car Wreck Trail Loop
4.75 mi / 968 ft gainMathis Canyon and Car Wreck Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Hike the West Ridge Trail
5.01.5 mi / 150 ft gainBeginning at Alta Laguna Park at Top of the World, the West Ridge Trail is a popular starting (and ending) point for adventures into the Laguna Coast Wilderness, leading to trails and areas like Car Wreck, Big Bend, and Willow Canyon. You can also do it in reverse from the north. The ridge itself...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
West Ridge to Car Wreck Trail and Mathis Canyon Loop
4.53.31 mi / 856 ft gainThere are numerous ways to incorporate the Car Wreck trail into a larger loop through the Laguna Coast Wilderness and Aliso Canyon Park, but a common route is to begin at Alta Laguna Park at "Top of the World" in Laguna Beach. Take the West Ridge Trail .5 miles, bearing right onto the marked Car...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
West Ridge, Lynx, Wood Canyon, Mathis Canyon
6.26 mi / 922 ft gainWest Ridge, Lynx, Wood Canyon, Mathis Canyon is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
West Ridge Trail, Lynx, and Cholla Trails
5.41 mi / 705 ft gainWest Ridge Trail, Lynx, and Cholla Trails is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Niguel, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Rock-It Loop Trail
5.7 mi / 941 ft gainRock-It Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, CaliforniaRead more -
Laguna Beach, California
Carolyn Wood View Knoll from Temple Hill
3.15 mi / 404 ft gainCarolyn Wood View Knoll from Temple Hill is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more