Gorgeous ocean views from this hilltop trailhead. Adjacent parking and well marked trail heads with a shorter and longer hike as options. Saw squirrels, butterflies, and a lot of birds.
Karen B.
Newport Beach, CA
We had hiked Crystal Cove a few times and enjoyed it. I did a quick google search and came across this one and I had never heard of it. We parked on San Joaquin Rd., our total hike was 4.9 miles. We were pleasantly surprised with the shade that the nearby hills and the trees provided… about half the hike was shaded. It was great to hear the water running… we were curious as to the origin of the water. The sound of the birds added to the experience. A downfall would be the narrow paths that you have to share with mountain bikers. It was awesome to see the view of the Pacific toward the end of our hike. Overall, it was a pleasant hidden gem.