Whiting Ranch Loop Trail, Lake Forest, California
Crank up the Borrego Trail, a one-way singletrack that darts along a shady creek bed. Turn right on Mustard Road and climb to the ridge at Four Corners. Head south, briefly, on Whiting Road, and then make a sharp left onto th... trails.com
Holy Jim To Trabuco Loop Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita,...
Make the long climb up Holy Jim Trail. The trail begins in a stream-fed canyon, then switchbacks up toward Santiago Peak. Before you reach the peak, turn right on Main Divide Road. It?s a long, arduous trek along the divide t... trails.com
Arroyo Trabuco Wilderness Trail, El Toro, California
Located in O'Neill Regional Park in southern Orange County. Highlights: The trail is a great place for children and beginners. There is very little climbing and few technical areas and you can turn around anytime you wish. Ha... trails.com
Walnut Trail
This great trail shares a wide corridor with an active railroad line, a Burlington Northern Santa Fe route, through a section of Orange County known for producing oranges and strawberries. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe... traillink.com
Tustin Trail - Esplanade Ave
If you are looking for a quick escape from the smog and traffic of Southern California, take a trip along the Tustin Trail - Esplanade Avenue. This short trail winds through quiet, palm-tree filled neighborhoods of Tustin ... traillink.com
El Moro - Erection Loop
the trail head starts through a metal gate. the first single track, Marie Calendars, is technical and not well marked. it's a fun trail with some ups and downs. you will come to a fire road crossing and from there need ... singletracks.com
Shady Canyon Trail Loop
You have choices. You can ride the Shady Canyon Trail starting at Quail Hill Trailhead. In 4.05 miles you will reach the far end at an intersection and wonder "What next? You can ride the Shady Canyon Trail plus Loop and r... traillink.com
Peters Canyon Trail, Irvine, California
There are three primary trails in Peters Canyon Regional Park: Lakeview Trail, Lower Canyon Trail, and East Ridge Trail. East Ridge and Lower Canyon trails run parallel; a couple of decent singletracks connect the two routes.... trails.com
Wood Canyon, Laguna Niguel, California
This ride is located within Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park in Laguna Niguel.This is a moderate 10.4-mile combination ride, essentially an out-and-back with a terminus loop. Taking place within the scenic Aliso and Wood ... trails.com
Turtle Rock Trail
The Turtle Rock Trail is a short (2.63 miles) but aerobic workout up and down a series of concrete bike/walks (11 wide bikeway and sidewalk combined) which climb through green belts up, over and down the eastern ridge of T... traillink.com
Nix Nature Center Shuttle Ride, Newport Beach, California
This ride begins at the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon and ends at Shaw?s Cove in north Laguna Beach. Optionally, you may also loop back to the Nix Nature Center. Follow the Stage Coach Trail, climbing then dropping to Ca... trails.com
Whiting Ranch / The Luge, El Toro, California
This ride is located in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and the Cleveland National Forest just north of Foothill Ranch. There are a lot of trees on this 14.7-mile loop, and there's a lot of other diverse terrain as well. After ... trails.com
The Joplin Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
There is nothing brief about this ride. Crank 8.9 miles to the top of the Harding Truck Trail. Turn right on Main Divide Road and continue climbing. You?ll ride around (but not up to) Modjeska Peak. The Joplin Trail drops fro... trails.com
Venta Spur Trail
The Venta Spur Trail is a 3.31 mile trail along the roadbed of a former rail spur. In 1916 the spur served the Frances Packing House on the Irvine Ranch. Today it serves the local neighborhoods. The western portion is shad... traillink.com
Meadows Trail Loop Trail, Laguna Niguel, California
This ride nearly circumnavigates the Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness Area, offering a bit of everything: dirt roads, singletrack, hike-a-bike, and even a bit of road riding. Begin on the Aliso Creek Trail and then continue o... 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
The Lizard Trail Trail, Newport Beach, California
The first 2 miles are all climbing, following Willow Canyon Road to Bommer Ridge Road to the back of Crystal Cove State Park. Hop into the state park and head down the Missing Link Trail. Continue on the Fence Line Trail, fin... trails.com
The Luge Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
This is a relatively small loop within a large wilderness area. Begin on pavement, following Santiago Canyon Road to the Modjeska Grade. Grind up Modjeska Grade for 0.5 miles and turn right onto the Santiago Trail. The trail,... trails.com