The best hiking trails in Orange County

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Orange County, California. The Trabuco Canyon Trail is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Santiago Peak via Maple Springs Road and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Bay Front - Balboa Island Loop. The longest trail is the Santiago Peak via Maple Springs Road at 38.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the La Paws Dog Park Loop at 415 m. Get off line access to Healthcare, Shelter, Restaurant, and Fastfood locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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