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El Moro Canyon Loop Trail in Crystal Cove State Park

The El Moro Canyon Loop Trail in Crystal Cove State Park offers a rewarding journey through diverse terrains, including canyons, rolling hills and ridgelines. Along the path, hikers will encounter expansive vistas of the Pacific Ocean, with views extending to Newport Beach to the north and Laguna Beach to the south. The trail also features sections adorned with vibrant wildflowers, especially during spring, enhancing the natural beauty of the landscape. #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #Nature #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Coast

  • Distance: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 814 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 728 ft
  • Elevation loss: 814 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 46 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 49 m
  • Moving speed: 2.7 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.7 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 59 m
  • Global speed: 2.5 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 814 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 728 ft
  • Elevation loss: 814 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 46 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 49 m
  • Moving speed: 2.7 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.7 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 59 m
  • Global speed: 2.5 mph

About this trail

Name: El Moro Canyon Loop Trail in Crystal Cove State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: No Dogs, Orange County, California, 92667, United States (33.56620 -117.82245)

End: No Dogs, Orange County, California, 92667, United States (33.56619 -117.82246)

Coordinates: 33.55870 -117.82287 33.57318 -117.79925

Topography: Orange County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Crystal Cove State Park

United States > California > Orange County > Newport Beach

Crystal Cove State Park’s loop starts near the El Moro coastal entrance, crosses into Moro Canyon, and follows a sheltered inland corridor shaped by seasonal Moro Creek, riparian woodland, coastal sage scrub, and the rugged slopes of the San Joaquin Hills. The hike then climbs toward the higher backcountry…

Distance: 9.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,302 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,030 ft

El Moro Canyon Loop

United States > California > Orange County

Loop hike via Moro Canyon Trail and Moro Ridge Spur in Crystal Cove State Park #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #Ocean

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 797 ft • Maximum elevation: 732 ft

Crystal Cove State Park

United States > California > Orange County

Loop hike around Crystal Cove State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Park

Distance: 9.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,470 ft • Maximum elevation: 991 ft

El Moro Canyon Loop

United States > California > Orange County

Crystal Cove State Park. #Hiking #MTB #Running #Loop #Forest #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Nature

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 728 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

💧Water Purification System - Clean water on the trail with reliable purifiers
🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation
🏥Hiking First Aid Kits - Comprehensive medical kits for remote trail injuries
🖼️Topo Map Wall Art - Decorative topographic prints of famous peaks and regions
🪶Wildlife Field Guides - Learn animal tracking and species ID

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