Bedford Peak Trail
City: Santa Ana
Distance: 7.2 miles, out and back
Elevation gain: 2,000 feet
Go for: California poppies
Black Star Canyon Trail
City: Silverado
Distance: 6.8 miles, out and back
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Surface: Natural
Go for: Waterfall (after a good rain)
Badlands Park Trail
City: Laguna Niguel
Distance: 2.3 miles, out and back
Surface: Paved and natural
Difficulty: Easy
Go for: Ocean views
Las Ramblas Trail
City: San Juan Capistrano
Distance: 3.4 miles, loop
Surface: Natural
Elevation gain: 900 feet
Go for: Sunrises and sunsets
Carbon Canyon Regional Park – Redwood Grove Trail
City: Brea
Distance: 2 miles, loop
Surface: Natural
Difficulty: Easy
Go for: Redwood trees
Moro Canyon Loop
City: Newport Beach
Distance: 5 miles, loop
Elevation gain: 820 feet
Difficulty: Strenuous
Go for: Coastal views, black mustard blooms
Quail Hill Trail to Little Sycamore Canyon
City: Irvine
Distance: 9.5 miles, loop
Surface: Natural
Difficulty: Strenuous
Go for: Wildflowers, sunset views
Anaheim Coves Trail
City: Anaheim
Distance: 2.5 miles, out and back
Surface: Paved
Difficulty: Easy
Go for: Playground, views of the reservoir
Dana Point Headlands Trail
City: Dana Point
Distance: 3 miles, loop
Surface: mixed
Go for: Flowers including bush sunflower and wild hyacinth
Brightwater Trail
City: Huntington Beach
Distance: 3 miles, out and back
Surface: Natural
Go for: Wetlands and wildlife
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