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- Jerry Schad, David Money Harris
- Wilderness Press, 2015
- illustrated, revised
- Where Is Peters Canyon Regional Park?
- Gear For The Hike
- Peters Canyon Hike Trail Maps
- Quick Hike History
Use this trailhead address: 8548 E. Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA 92869. This hiking guide starts in the main parking lot (on the north side), which has plenty of room and bathrooms, but also a small fee. There are other areas where you can park on the street and access the park if you want to save the fee.
This is a hike you can do in workout gear or hiking gear. It can get very hot in the summer, so bring plenty of water. I generally bring 2L in a hydration bladder. Trekking polesare helpful on the steep sections.
There are usually official Peters Canyon hiking trail maps at the trailhead, and you can also print one out here. If you want to do a shorter hike, the map will give you plenty of hiking options. Otherwise my guide and maps will do the trick. We'll be taking the East Ridge Loop route, and there are signs along the trails to point you in the right d...
In 1899 one of the first golf clubs in Orange County, the Santiago Golf Club, was built here.The lake in the park, human-made and built in 1931, was once a reservoir used to irrigate James Irvine's orange groves.During World War II there was an Army base at Peters Canyon, and after the war the Boy Scouts took it over.In 1992 the area became an Orange County park when the Irvine Company donated the land for public use.- 8548 E. Canyon View Ave, Orange, 92869
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Peters Canyon Regional Park closes at sunset, including the parking lot. When visiting the park, please reference the signs in the parking lot indicating the specific time the parking lot will be locked. Any vehicles remaining in the parking lot after sunset could be issued a citation and locked in. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Trails may be closed for up to ...
Peters Canyon Regional Park is an Orange County Park preserving 354 acres of open space including the 55-acre Peters Canyon Reservoir. A gradual 2.7-mile loop around the reservoir is popular trail with joggers and dog walkers. Other trails in the park allow visitors to hike even farther. The 5.7-mile East Ridge Loop is an expansion of the Lake ...
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- Peters Canyon Regional Park, Orange, 92869
Jan 29, 2013 · Hiking the Peters Canyon Loop. The official entrance to Peters Canyon is on the north side, with ample parking on a gravel lot for $3. This hike begins at the southern entrance, with free street parking. You could easily begin this loop from the north side — just review the map linked below for details. After parking on Peters Canyon Road ...
Show more reviews. Showing results 1 - 30 of 515. Discover this 9.5-km circular trail near Santa Ana, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
The land that is now Peters Canyon Regional Park was part of a Spanish land grant, Rancho Lomas de Santiago. In 1897, the rancho was purchased by James Irvine, who leased out the canyon to several farmers, including James Peters, who farmed in the upper part of the canyon. To support Irvine Ranch’s water needs, two reservoirs were built
