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- From The Mountains to the Coast we bring you 10 of the top hikes/trails in Orange County, California. These hikes can be done in 2 hours or less (with a couple of longer exceptions) and encompass a variety of different OC scenery and ecosystems.
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The pacing on this video is perfect. Just the right amount of info 👌🏼
Thank you. Sometimes you get lucky and it just works!
@@RockessentialTim what about covid
@@siry5164 Some parks have closed trails, but AFAIK, many remain open as long as people practice the three key aspects: wear masks (especially as you pass by others on the trail), maintain 6 feet of distance, and wash hands regularly
@@siry5164 should be ok hiking with the family you live at home just maintain distance from strangers
Early morning hiking is probably the best way to avoid any type of crowds.
To access Peter Canyon Park and not have to pay a $4 or 5 Park in the residential area in Cowan Heights off of Overhill Drive you can find that if you if you follow Cowan Heights Drive off of Newport Ave it runs into Overhill Dr to follow that road down and you'll see a clearing on the opposite of the housing track where you can park, don't worry about getting lost all the streets is loop around and you'll be able to get out.
And there's a few other point that you can park at just look on Google maps in the residential area.
You need to go to the "top of the world" hike in Laguna CA
Where is it
Thousand Steps Beach is perhaps the best one in all of SoCal. Cool.
It'll get you in shape too!
8 hikes I’ve never done and grew up in Long Beach and OC. Thanks for the inspiration!
Aliso viejo its really good to they connect to wood canyon long bike trails and nice
this is actually a pretty great video. music+actually being there+commenting at the park+friendly+enough info as needed about the park such as location and type of hike. Terrific work
Thank you. I loved doing it. OC is a really geographically diverse place.
I'm born-and-raised in OC and haven't heard of half of these. Thanks for compiling the list, can't wait to log each of these trails. I appreciate the time you put into this
They're all really solid trails. I think my personal favorite is the Reef Point/Crystal Cove Loop. If you do it first first thing in the morning its like going to church. Spectacular!
I grew up in Orange County and I always liked to hike the Appalachian Trail.
You should start by doing the PCT
@@yasmincastl I've been on parts of the Pacific Crest Trail as well. I always like to tease Californians about their lack of knowledge of the other Orange Counties in the US. Hint, Orange County has a small military academy called West Point.
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing 👌
You're hitting all my old high school stomping grounds, now! 1000 steps at 2:00 AM and never a broken leg!
Thank you for this very informative video!
I went to El Modena High School. Who didn't get up to Silverado to drink beers> I have been on everyone of these hikes as a teen. I am so glad to know they look even better now,
It looks to me like it might be on fire right now though. I pray not!
I feel so blessed to live so close to these. I will check all these off the list eventually!!!
Saw this video today and I immediately subscribed! Great video!
Love this. Cant wait to explore some of these. Awesome video!!!
Thanks so much. This vid was really fun to make and fun to hike!
Thank you for these great hikes. I will definitely try several of them! Didnt even know about them, but now I do thanks to you!:)
Excellent list! I've done the 1000 step beach hike!
thanks so much for this! I never realized how many trails OC had!
Great video! I love you voice as you narrator. Keep hiking my friend.
Thank you. I notice you hike too. The trails you take are a might challenging for someone my age!
@@RockessentialTim Amen 🙏 for close ones they no consideration for their elder disabled mom and just leave me in the dust. I know how it is, I use to be young and abled, but now I can’t catch up, sorry that this takes the fun out for them or I’ll just sit somewhere and wait for them 😔
Thanks for Sharing, this Video.!!
It was my pleasure to go on all those hikes. thanks for watching!
Great video! OC has so much natural beauty to offer!
Very diverse hikes and walks there. Love it!
Great video!!! Thank you🤍
Thank you for watching!
Great video, Whiting Ranch is my fav.
Great video. Thank you!
You are welcome!
living 45 year in Irvine seeing lots of places and most of spots you very professionally introduced , opened my eyes what excellent place we live-in . thanks for your efforts .
Thanks to folks like the ones who saved The Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve and others from land developers, The OC still has a rich array of trails and open spaces. We owe them our gratitude .
Great challel bro. Grew up in l.a. 60s ,and 70s but never got too hike the great trails you are showing us,how much we missed in the early days of l.a. life,keep up the great work!!love uncle bid,hangtown ca. Latter.
Thank you. Except for a couple of them, I had never hiked them until recently either! A lot there to explore still.
love this guy
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing and great information . 👍👍
Thanks, we;re glad you liked it!
We just got done with Crystal Cove reef amazing view thanks .
Was it super crowded? I haven't been down there in a few weeks.
We went around 630 am. there wasn’t that many people around we had the trails to our self.
@@sergiocorona3219 Awesome.
Missed some good OC hikes, but helpful. Thank you.
Thank you, the video is well done, you are easy to listen to, and the hikes are terrific.
Thank you kindly!
Thank you so much!
Loved doing these. More to come...
Thanks for the video! I would definitely add Crystal Cove to this list!!
Thank you. When I get down there again I want to check out San Clemente Beach. I heard it was a good walk.
Great video thank you
Was our pleasure to make it!
Thank you this is a really good video because you understand how it is cool to bring your dogs on hikes with you.
I know, I love bringing Jetboy with me. Thanks for watching!
I loved your video! Thanks for all the tips that you gave on the video. It was very helpful with the adress.
I'm glad you liked it. Hope to see you out there!
Gret info! Love the video.
Thanks. Loved making it!
Thank you
You are welcome!
I am happy to get done many of your list 😇
Wonderful! One of my favorites is the Crystal Cove/Reef Point loop. Really good one to do first thing in the morning before anyone gets there.
Red rock hike has seen significant mountain lion activity lately. A full grown male mountain lion was seen stalking a family with a toddler. Maybe leave the kiddy’s at home for that one....and be aware🤣
Great video sir!
Thank you kindly!
Awesome
Hey Tim, I have got to visit all of these amazing places! They look wonderful! We have the best beaches, we're so spoiled! Thanks for sharing! God bless!
Laguna Beach is my favorite. The Crystal Cove and Thousand Steps Beach are beautiful. The Black Star Canyon is a great hike too but was a challenge for me. These old knees ain't what they used to be.
@@RockessentialTim approximately how long do each of these take ? I’m going to be in OC for a few days and would like to plan :)
@@AA-vz3pt For the most part, under 2 hours. The Fullerton loop takes way longer and is really meant to be hiked in sections. The Crystal Cove Reef Point Trail is just over 2 hours and a really cool hike. If its summertime, leave early. OC gets hot!
Thanks
you are welcome.
Black Star & Red Rocks are my favorite!
I would have to agree!
Has anybody been to Black Star lately? Was it affected by the fires?
@@RockessentialTim I was up there a couple of weeks ago... still beautiful as ever!
@@RockessentialTim theres just a ton of people now.
@@armandosoria7993ThNks. There were a ton of people when I filmed it. Just wondering what difference a year made.
Great video!!!!
Aw shucks. Thanks!!
Sweet!!!!
Mount Tam!!!!
wow i need to do all of them it looks so fun and it is so pretty
If I had to pick one it would prolly be Reef Point & Crystal Cove. Great beach hike.
Thanks a lot I really appreciate this! 🌸
Thank you. Let me know if one of these hikes work for you!
Hiking4Life yes I’m planning on visiting the 4th one on your list next week! Thanks I really needed this recommendations, you know with the quarantine we all need fresh air! 🌸
Right on.
awesome video
Thanks!
this is a really good video.
Peter Canyon is my favorite
Awesome vid
Thank you for the kind comment.
Hey Family
Went hiking in Maine via watching your video again for the 60th time cause you haven't done a new hike for us in a bit ... Ha!
Rock On
H.L.
Great video, gave me a lot of suggestions for when I go hiking with my folks again. Though, I do have to say, you missed the Maple Springs trail. It’s another hiking spot that’s way past Black Star on Silverado Canyon Rd. The thing is that you gots to share the path with vehicles since it’s also a popular off-roaring spot. Besides that, I loved the video.
Thank you.
The loop is the best one .
I'm sure I have seen you on some hikes. Bolsa is very pretty, especially during migration of birds, and spring. Best thing is it's pretty flat for accessible for everyone. I never considered Dog Beach a trail, but I suppose you could. You can pretty much walk from Sunset Beach all the way to the Santa Ana River Jetty if you wanted to, all along the beach, or on a paved path. One of the reasons to love that area! All your hikes are pretty easy, and great for beginners, who want to try hiking. Nice video!
Thank you so much. I LOVE the Bolsa hike. Also love San Clemente beach hiking too and plan to get at it a little more come winter. Peace to you!
you should try the olinda oil museum trail (in brea)! it begins at the oil museum and takes you to a historic oil drill then weaves through the hills between brea and diamond bar. it has an amazing view, you can see fashion island all the way in newport and even sometimes the ocean on a clear day! also the redwoods trail at carbon canyon regional park is pretty cool, and you can bring your dog. it's awesome to look up at the super tall trees. i'm really lucky because both of these trails are within walking distance of my home :)
Thank you! I have to get out there again, haven't been for years. Its such a great time of the year to hike and I love dog friendly trails. Cool!
I was gonna be pissed if blackstar canyon wasnt here... kudos to you for tackling it
It is a great hike!
Awesome and well done with the video! Thank you for the info 🤙
G⭐
Thank you very much. I want to do more on OC.
@@RockessentialTim If you do more in OC or elsewhere and need a second filmer let me know i have my own equipment, or i could use yours?! 🤙 Greg Starr
Well I literally only have 1 gopro and a selfie stick! Thank you for the offer. Are you in OC?
@@RockessentialTim yes I'm in Los Alamitos/Huntington Beach. Not bad for just a GoPro. I've got a GoPro, 4K HD Video Cam, and Lumix Camera. I'm always trying to drum up business and I'm VERY affordable. 👍
Thank you very much, I'll keep it in mind. I'll contact you on your youtube page.
Thank you for this video me and my wife are retired now and we want to start doing some hiking
Great idea! We are recently retired and manage to get out at least a couple times a week. There are TONS more cool hikes in OC, we just had time to feature 10 of them.
You have a good taste ,sir . Looks like you're like me ; love to hike with the doggy.
Thank you, and my dog thinks you rock!
Nice Dead sweatshirt !!
You noticed! Best band logo ever!
Thank you so much! I go to the Anaheim Oak Nature center tomorrow! 🙌🏼🙌🏼😎
I love how you differentiated each one, no pets, close to the city, streets, bikers, cool ones, challenging ones, etc.
I do prefer the ones without pets personally & the ones with streams... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
So Anaheim nature center won! Please do more of these!! You did a great job here!
If you go, let me know how it was. I haven't been there for over a year. It was really a pleasant surprise. My favorite walk out of these 10 was probably Reef Point/Cyrstal Cove on the Laguna Beach/Newport Beach Border. Wonderful.
@@RockessentialTim
LOL YES, I can tell! I will let u know here how it is, and I plan to go to the P.V trail this weekend! I’m a beginner, but have always had the inkling to do more than my annual pass at the LA COUNTY ARBORETUM in Arcadia! 😂😁m but it is a beautiful place to unwind...... 😎🥾🍧they even have ice cream 🍦 bar stands in the corner lol 😆 (in normal times).....
@@RockessentialTim
You have a video of PV ryt?,!
@@RockessentialTim
Are gym pants the best to wear for us women?????.
@@sassypolkadots6446 I wear long shorts so I'm sure gym pants are great. It is supposed to rain on Wednesday and Thursday so keep that in mind and make sure you bring water. Cheers!
Would like to add: Please be considerate hikers and keep the noise down, pick up after your dog and take the bordering neighbors into consideration.
As someone who loves mountain biking living in orange I'm thankful all the hikers go to peters canyon because Santiago oaks would be way worse if not
1) 0:28 Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Trail - wetlands, no dogs
2) 1:25 Huntington Dog Beach Trail - beach, dogs
3) 1:52 Peters Canyon Loop Trail - canyon/lake, dogs
4) 2:25 Red Rock Canyon - forest -> canyon, no dogs
5) 3:19 thousand steps beach - beach, dogs
6) 3:58 Fullerton Loop Trail / Laguna lake - dogs
7) 4:59 Oak Canyon Nature Center - nature center, no dogs
8) 5:37 Back Bay Loop Trail - wetlands, dogs
9) 6:25 Black Star Canyon Trail - creek/boulders, dogs *difficult
10) 7:25 Reef Point and Crystal Cove - beach, dogs on trail not beach
Thank you! The only revision I would make is at Reef Point & Crystal Cove, dogs are not allowed on the beach, only on the bluff trail above.
@@RockessentialTim edited, thank you for the awesome video!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thousand steps beach 🏝 is awesome! I counted the steps. It was 220.
That's awesome. I was breathing too hard to count.
You forgot about Santiago oak regional paregional park has several trails with running water and high elevation hikes
Thanks Kevin, you are right! I got Santiago Oak and some others in part 2; czcams.com/video/RtaJsK-H_18/video.html
How about sunset cliffs in San Diego ocean beach Ca.
It was on my list but I never got that far south! Good call, beautiful spot!
You should try that harden falls to go up the Creek not on the Hardened trail go up the Creek to the falls it's much more enjoyable but it is not a moderate hike it is moderate to hard boulders rocks trees stream crossing Animall life like you've never see
nice deadhead sweatshirt
You know it!
The greatest band ever.
Dana point caves its really good 3n the end iff u crose the rocks to the last cave its a very beach whit no peplo becose u get weet to get there
Believe it or not I've never been there. I want to see it!
And you kent see seals crabs sea horses its pretty cool
Not a bad list of trails but missed a lot.
Off the top of my head:
El Moro Canyon - Crystal Cove State Park
Lagutna Coast Wilderness Area
Aliso Woods Canyon
James Dilley Park
Modjeska Grade
Harding Truck Trail - up to Main Divide
Maple Spring - up to Main Divide
San Joaquin Preserve
Bommer Canyon and Turtle Ridge and Turtle Rock Trails
Quail Hill 2 mile loop
and many more
Hey thanks! I'm getting ready to film a few more so which five of the ones you mentioned would you give your top recommendation for? (Aliso Woods Canyon is already on my list)
@@RockessentialTim
I tried to type a long message but it got lost.
Have you ever tried lets go outside . com? They put on good docent lead hikes on trails that aren't open to the public and open to the public.
So many to choose from
Start at the top of Ridge Park in Newport Coast. There is a park there with a restroom and water.
Three options:
1. Hike the outside trails of Crystal Cove State Park.
1. Hike Bommer Canyon Ridge down Boat Road all the way to the end and get to Guna Peak to the bench and map - one of the best over looks of Laguna Beach. You can also get there by starting in Laguna Beach and going to the of Dartmoor. Go up the fireroad and make a left to the end.
3. Hike down Bommer Ridge and go down Willow Canyon. You get to the bottom and get to the ranger station and make a left and go up Laurel and then up Lizard. Both Laurel and Lizard are good trails for OC. Lizard takes you back up to Bommer Ridge and not too far from the top of Ridge Park.
Another option is to Start at Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon and there are two popular options.
1) Go under the tunnel that goes under Laguna Canyon and go left and go past Barbara Lake, which I think is the only natural lake in Orange County. This is James Dilley Park. You can explore the trails in there. It isn't that big of a park.
2) Take Stage Coach to Camarillo or the better option is to go all the way to Laural Canyon and go up it and then right and up to Serrano Ridge. Take a right on Serrano Ridge and go toward Irvine. Take Sycamore Canyon back to the Nix Nature Center. It is a nice loop.
For a more mellow hike you can check out the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is one of the best bird watching and bird photo places in Southern California. It isn't that big of a park with one part with lots of ponds and the other half with trees which are nice for the summer since they provide shade.
If you want to extend the hike you can hike down the dirt side of the San Diego Creek to the Back Bay.
The park entrance is at University and Campus.
Huell Howser went there for one of his episodes. You may be able to find it online before you go. The park is also known as the Duck Ponds.
For thousand steps, the only way back out is up the steps? Asking because I’d love to bring my parents there but idk I’d they can pull that off. Thanks.
In reality its 230 or so steps. But they are steep. If your worried about the strain of it, why not walk along the beach in Laguna. Its pretty impressive!
@@RockessentialTim thank you! Yeah that’s probably what we will do instead. Or pick one of these that isn’t quite as challenging (as far as the steps)
@@JacobCal You are a good son!
Ay u live in Huntington Beach Beautiful city
I meant I
No, I used to live in Tustin though. I live in LA but I go down to the OC often.
Its best not to go alone at Whiting Ranch due to mountain lions. Dont even think about going alone at night. Thats just asking for trouble. Black Star canyon offers the best view of Orange County if the day is clear. Its about 15 miles both ways. Takes about 5 to 6 hours depending how far you go. And how many times you stop. Again dont go alone at night. Its supposed to be haunted. Mountain lions are up there as well. Reports of weird stuff from clans members go on at night. Not sure if that is true though.
Has anyone made a list of the trailhead addresses?
All the addresses appear as a graphic at the beginning of each hike segment in the video. Let me know if you go on one how you liked it!😃
Are you a Hanshin Tigers Fan?
I do love their shirts but I am actually a Detroit Tiger fan.
Onneil park its good to
Trabuco Canyon area? Have not been there in years. Gonna check it out, thanks.
Visit one its pretty nice u kent do kayak to u going to loved and don't forget parking by baby beach all way to the back
0:28 1:25 1:52 2:25. 3:19 3:58 4:59 5:37 6:25 7:25
Great video, except you didn't include Holy Jim falls trail, Santiago Peak trail(the only mountaintop in OC you can see the ocean from), or Trabuco canyon bird preserve. All of those shouldve been on the list, you didn't even mention them...
Thanks for the input. Try to get them Next time!
Shhh. Keep them a secret. Look what happened to blackstar canyon. Its always packed
i want to do a collaboration with you lol
I loved growing up and living in south orange county; back when it was still nice. That's code for: the 1980's. Everything started to rapidly change in 1990 + mid 1990's all over OC. Some good changes and some ....not so good. Urban sprawl; etc. I would move back; only if I could completely avoid the bottle necked freeway system of chaos + torture. Arrrrg .. ! And the evil greed of the real estate market. Too bad greed has ruined a beautiful area that many transported locals still love.
But I have to say, I've covered quite a few hikes in So Cal and I have to say, Orange County has done a good job of preserving and providing lands for this purpose.
7:46 Why are those dilapidated shacks on the beachfront?
Many of the beach cottages are over a hundred years old and are in the process of being being restored: crystalcove.org/category/restoration/
Not a dilapidated shack. That's practically a historic landmark!
These hikes look nice but San Diego County has OC beat when it comes to hiking. By a large margin
As a resident of Black Star we have been overwhelmed with visitors since videos like these have been posted. It would be considerate if posters could mention that the ppl who live here came 👉to get away from society👈 and when visiting they could remember their manors by: cleaning up your trash, don't leave bags of your dog s**t for us locals to clean up for you, not hollering at each other as the canyon echoes & SLOW THE F**K DOWN!!!! Speed limit is 25! Mountain bikers, dirt bikers, you guys just suck. So rude & arrogant. Leave your speakers in the car please, you're in nature, if you need music & can't pick up your trash please go hang out at landfills.
Respectful hikers are always a pleasure and welcome. They seem to be the only ones who come for nature & respect the environment. Bottom line, MANORS PLEASE. Thank you.
I think you concerns are comments are well founded and hopefully any interested parties will read this post! Simple manners is what seems to be sorely lacking. Thank you for posting.
Is the music necessary?????????????? It is really distracting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, it is. And thanks for watching.
@@RockessentialTim I won't watch anymore because I can't tolerate that NOISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@andywhiteman7886 Fair enough. I might suggest you try the Cyrstal Cove/Reef Point Trail Hike. Its quiet and serene and its great for taking the edge off. Peace to you.
@@RockessentialTim
I love ❤️ the music you chose here! PERFECT, I WATCHED your video 4x to help me decide which one to go to 1st! 😎😁😅🇺🇸🙌🏼🙌🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 ......
Stop sharing your trip we don t need more folks on trails .Or do they want congestion even on trails
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!