The Best Hiking in Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore Levee Walk is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Lake Elsinore, California.

McVicker Stairs is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Lake Elsinore, California.

Canyon Hills Flag Pole Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Elsinore, California.

El Cariso Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Elsinore, California.

Walker Canyon Road Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Elsinore, California.

Walker canyon is within easy driving distance from most places in Orange County and San Diego which makes for a great day trip.  While there is no official parking lot for the trail you will be able to find parking all along Lake Street and Walker Canyon Road.  The trail begins at the corner of L...

Kabian Memorial Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Quail Valley, California.

Ortega Falls is an out-and-back trail located near Lake Elsinore, California.

Chiquito Falls is a 9.1 mile loop hike to a. 15 ft waterfall in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness near Lake Elsinore, CA. Be sure to check this waterfall out after a recent rain.

Ortega Oaks to Rancho Carrillo via Bear Canyon Trail, Bear Ridge Trail, and Verdugo Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Elsinore, California.

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

San Juan Loop 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...

Bear Canyon Loop Trail to Pigeon Spring is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Elsinore, California.

Los Pinos Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Corona, California.