Near Mountains to Sea Trail
Peter's Canyon is a smooth doubletrack that makes for a great run.
Near Mountains to Sea Trail
Along the less scenic part of the route. Still fun though with ducks and their babies quacking with us.
Near Mountains to Sea Trail
looking out over the water.
Near Mountains to Sea Trail
Ponds and more ponds

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Mountains to Sea Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Orange County urban trail that goes along several drainage routes and public parks and ends near the ocean.
19.6
mi
Distance
173
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
19.55mi
Distance
173ft
Elevation Gain
728ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
619ft
High Point
6ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
If you park at Peters Canyon Regional Park or Irvine Regional Park there are a few miles of dirt track. After that it's all paved. There are maybe four street crossings along Harvard in Irvine but other than that its almost all dedicated trail with no required stops. The route goes along several drainage ways and county parks. You could park at any of them for a shorter hike. Relatively flat except for the first few miles. There are occasional "Mountains to Sea" trail markers, but the trail is often not marked all that well and locally has other names. Approximately 20 miles one way.

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