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