An Adventure in Trabuco Canyon - Part 1
I am writing a series of posts on Trabuco Canyon because it is so diverse, beautiful and entertaining at the same time. I want to share the information and photographs. Trabuco Canyon is located in eastern Orange County, and it is an area where the wilderness is so beautiful and there is much to see and explore.
Trabuco Canyon is a small unincorporated area in Orange County which is located in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. Trabuco Canyon is located north of Rancho Santa Margarita, and within the Cleveland National Forest. Trabuco Canyon is a beautiful wilderness area, and there is an area where off roaders can enjoy the out of doors. I have been up to Trabuco Canyon before, but yesterday was amazing. The sun was in and out, and the area is so green because of all the rain fall we have had this past winter.
From four wheeling, motorcycle riding, hiking, mountain biking, and photography, it is a place where you can enjoy your day. There is a creek that runs through this one off road area of Trabuco Canyon, and due to the rainfall we have had over the past winter, it is incredibly green and the creek is definitely flowing with beautiful waterfalls through out. There are hiking trails as well and there are maps describing level of difficulty.
You do need some type of off road vehicle to explore this area of Trabuco Canyon. While we did see some conventional automobiles, I am not so sure it would be that comfortable of a ride, or good for the car!
There is so much area to explore the beautiful Trabuco Creek through out Trabuco Canyon. We drove in approximately four miles to the end of the road, and parked. From there we hiked in about another mile or so to explore. You do need to be prepared, water, etc. Cell phones don't have service in the area though. It is interesting because there are some homes off the road as well, and I was curious about utilities, however we did see satelite dishes on top of these houses. I suppose the people who reside in this area must really like seclusion.
There is a fee of $5 before you enter the Cleveland National Forest. Please call (909) 736-1811 for more information. You can obtain a day pass at Trabuco Canyon General Store (714) 858-1711.
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Hello Sharon, I was to head out to the Glider Port in La Jolla this afternoon but alas I never made it. Stuck in the home office now awaiting a counter. So I have been working on various things including trying to learn a bit about photoshop and I saw your post. A wonderful job here in introducing the Trabuco Canyon wilderness area.
Sharon, I would have never imagined a place like this near all the urban area of your city. And I like that you have incorporated some great pictures too!