Fullerton Loop
The Fullerton Loop is a fairly popular ride right smack dab in the middle of Orange County suburbia. singletracks.com
South Ridge-telegraph Canyon Loop
Enter the state park at Rimcrest Drive and start climbing. The South Ridge Trail ascends to San Juan Hill in a series of steep intervals. Forego the final climb to the peak and turn left on the Bovine?s Delight Trail. The sin... trails.com
The Fullerton Loop - Fullerton Loop Trail, Fullerton, California
Fullerton is full of trails if you know where to find them?and most people don?t. The city boasts more than 28 miles of trail and about 20 named ones. A half-dozen or so of these trails, along with paths along railroad tracks... trails.com
North Ridge Loop Trail (Gilman Peak), Yorba Linda, California
Carbon Canyon Regional Park is the primary access point to the western end of Chino Hills State Park. This ride begins at the base of Telegraph Canyon and then quickly turns to ascend the North Ridge Road. A long, gradual pus... trails.com
Raptor Ridge Ride, Yorba Linda, California
Start at Carbon Canyon Regional Park and crank 6 miles up Telegraph Canyon. The Raptor Ridge Trail begins at Four Corners. Follow the singletrack, winding through the grassy hillsides all the way to Upper Aliso Canyon Road. A... trails.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
Telegraph Canyon Trail To The Main Divide, Santa Ana, California
Just as the previous ride outlined the main route into the park's east side, this route describes the main access to the park's west side. Thanks to some lovely oak and sycamore trees, Telegraph Canyon can be cool and shady. ... trails.com
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
Carbon Canyon
Carbon Canyon Regional Park is located in Brea, Ca and was opened in 1975 after it was determined that the area should be preserved primarily for flood control purposes. I'm not able to confirm it, but the name probably... singletracks.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
Peters Canyon Regional Park
Located in northern Orange County between the cities of Orange and Tustin. Highlights: Nice relaxing ride with options to ride around the lake. Hazards: Rattlesnakes and angry equestrians. $3 per vehicle. trails.com
University Trail
The 3.35 mile University Trail ascends the Sand Canyon Wash beginning at the San Diego Creek Trail. It runs the length of the William Mason Regional Park in the wash along University Drive to end at the trail junction at t... traillink.com
Sierra Peak Trail, Irvine, California
Make the long gradual climb up Black Star Canyon to Main Divide Road. Turn left at the divide and ride to Sierra Peak. After a few rolling climbs, you?ll be at the signal towers. Enjoy the view and then begin to retrace your ... trails.com
Weir Canyon Trail (Santiago Oaks), Villa Park, California
Ride the length of Santiago Creek Trail and push up three consecutive climbs on the Anaheim Hills Trail. Drop down the Weir Canyon Trail and follow the rolling doubletrack to Hidden Canyon Road. A short climb on the street le... trails.com
Bane Canyon Loop Trail, Chino Hills, California
This loop utilizes some of the least-used trails in Chino Hills State Park. Begin at the Bane Canyon entrance and climb into the state park. Before you get to the entrance gate, turn right on the Bane Ridge Trail and continue... trails.com