El Moro Canyon Loop trails

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

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

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…

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 814 ft • Maximum elevation: 728 ft

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