Los Angeles: Peters Canyon Regional Park
Escape gridlock on this quick and easy 5.6-mile getaway along a peaceful reservoir with eucalyptus groves and views over Orange County.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 8.8
Waypoints
PCP002
Location: 33.7782211303711, -117.763465881348
R @ 3-way; L goes to lake lookout
PCP003
Location: 33.7780342102051, -117.760559082031
R @ 3-way onto Peters Canyon Trail
PCP004
Location: 33.7775535583496, -117.760848999023
R @ 3-way, staying on Peters Canyon Trail
PCP005
Location: 33.7768020629883, -117.761497497559
R @ 3-way taking the lower of the 2 trails; great picnic area on L
PCP006
Location: 33.7701072692871, -117.764633178711
Straight @ 3-way turnoff to Creek Trail
PCP007
Location: 33.761474609375, -117.770370483398
L @ 4-way; head up toward the ridge
PCP008
Location: 33.7590255737305, -117.769821166992
Great views overlooking Orange County in the midst of eucalyptus; stay on the Ridge Trail until it descends; side trails abound
PCP009
Location: 33.772876739502, -117.761283874512
R @ 3-way, staying on the East Ridge View Trail
PCP010
Location: 33.7734069824219, -117.760597229004
Small peak; 360-degree views
PCP011
Location: 33.7775535583496, -117.760848999023
R @ 3-way
PCP012
Location: 33.7780342102051, -117.760559082031
Straight @ 3-way back onto Lake View Trail
PCP013
Location: 33.7849197387695, -117.759468078613
Bear L @ 3-way