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California
3.6 mi
Distance
332 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
San Clemente
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The San Clemente Trail offers a scenic 3.6-mile coastal hike with modest elevation gain, making it accessible for most fitness levels. This trail showcases the natural beauty of Orange County's coastline with ocean views and the chance to experience the diverse terrain characteristic of Southern California's coastal sage scrub ecosystem. The relatively gentle elevation profile makes it an ideal choice for families and those looking for a leisurely outdoor experience.
Turner Creek
~2 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Skinner Ridge
~2 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with 2,076 ft gain and panoramic views.
Little Sur Camp
~4 min drive
Easy coastal walk to a scenic Big Sur campground with minimal elevation gain.
Mt. Manuel
~14 min drive
Steep 3.79-mile climb with 2,453 ft gain; challenging coastal range ascent.
Ventana Double Cone
~2 min drive
Strenuous backcountry trek to remote twin peaks with coastal views.
Rattlesnake Creek
~8 min drive
Easy creek-side walk along Rattlesnake Creek with gentle elevation gain.
Camp Cawatre
~32 min drive
Moderate 3.94-mile hike with 1,126 ft gain to a backcountry camp.
Big Pines
~7 min drive
Moderate 6-mile forest hike with 522 ft gain in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Danish Creek
~9 min drive
Easy 1.81-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Rodeo Flat
~41 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile climb with 2,419 ft gain near Rodeo Flat.