Santa Ana River-fairview Parkbanning Ranchbeach
Lovers of nature, beaches, dogs (six-foot leashes required), bicycles, and free parking-rejoice!-this easy hike beginning in Costa Mesa's Fairview Park has something for everyone to appreciate!! The hike begins along an a... localhikes.com
Juanita Cooke Greenbelt
A broad swath of open space set among the residential areas of northern Orange County, the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt does double duty as a recreational trail and a regional commuter route. From the small lake at Laguna Lake Par... trails.com
Bud Turner Trail
The Bud Turner Trail is hitched to the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt at pretty Laguna Lake Park, circling the northern edge of the lake and a riding ring for equestrians before narrowing into a streetside walkway. Surface: Dirt. trails.com
Carbon Canyon Dam
Managed by Orange County, there is no permanent pool, but varied facilities such as fishing, picnic areas, a nature trail, and tennis. The site of the historic oil boom town of Olinda. Adjoins Chino Hills State Park. recreation.gov
Fullerton Dam
Managed by Orange County, CA, there are facilities fishing, picnics, nature exhibits, handball and field sports. No permanent pool. recreation.gov
Creek Trail
Nestled between Alum Rock Canyon and the Mt. Diablo foothills, Alum Rock Park near Santa Clara is California's oldest city park. From the early to mid-1900s it was a popular resort and spa, complete with an indoor swimming... traillink.com
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is managed by Los Angeles County Parks and the City of Pico Rivera. It is located in a highly developed industrial, agricultural, and residential area of Los Angeles County's San Gabriel ... wildernet.com
Prado Dam
This San Bernardino County Parks managed area is an oasis within one of the fastest growing areas of Southern California. Riverside County and the City of Corona also provide recreation facilities. The Prado Basin is home... recreation.gov
Long Beach Greenbelt (Pacific Electric Right Of Way)
The Long Beach Greenbelt is also known as the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way, a narrow strip of dirt trail running between N. Loma Avenue at E. 11th Street and Park Avenue at E. 4th Street. The 1-mile trail cuts a diagonal ... traillink.com
Compton Creek Bike Path
The Compton Creek Bike Path crosses the city of Compton along the east bank of Compton Creek, providing precious open space access to the urban neighborhoods along the way. Compton Creek itself is a tributary to the Los An... traillink.com
Duarte Bike Trail (Duarte Multipurpose Trail)
The Duarte Bike (or Multipurpose) Trail is made up of paved and parallel dirt trails. Connecting a park, a school and a hospital, it is a wonderful example of a recreation path, transportation corridor and safe route to sc... traillink.com
Hicks Canyon Trail
The Hicks Canyon Trail is a short but scenic 2.28 mile blacktop trail along the landscaped Hicks Canyon Wash. It starts at the Peters Canyon Wash Trail near Hicks Canyon Community Park and climbs up the wash to end on Port... traillink.com
West Irvine Trail/peters Canyon Bikeway
To the rider, the West Irvine Trail and the Peters Canyon Bikeway are one continuous trail with two names in two cities. Both are dual track trails with a blacktop lane for bikes and a decomposed granite track for the jogg... traillink.com
Chino Hills State Park
Located in Carbon Canyon near the city of Brea. Highlights: Awesome singletrack on Raptor Ridge. Hazards: Climbing the Three Bitches. Rattlesnakes, bobcats, and mountain lions. Parking at the west entrance at Carbon Canyon Pa... trails.com
Long Beach Greenbelt (Pacific Electric Right Of Way)
The Long Beach Greenbelt is also known as the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way, a narrow strip of dirt trail running between N. Loma Avenue at E. 11th Street and Park Avenue at E. 4th Street. The 1-mile trail cuts a diagonal ... traillink.com