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Shady Canyon Trail – Serrano Ridge Trail loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

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United States
California
Orange County

Shady Canyon Trail – Serrano Ridge Trail loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

Hard

4.9

(9300)

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Shady Canyon Trail – Serrano Ridge Trail loop from Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area

03:27

36.9km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.6 km for 2.00 km

Open: • 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

532 m

Moro Canyon Beach access

Highlight • Beach

From the large State Park campground on the inland side of the coastal highway a trail underpass connects the beach and the trails leading into the hills.

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2

11.8 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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3

13.8 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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4

16.5 km

Shady Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Shady Canyon Trail is a mixed use bike and pedestrian path adjacent to the luxurious Shady Canyon neighborhood.

Entirely paved and very well-kept, it is often busy with pedestrians, so ride with care and courtesy.

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5

21.8 km

Serrano Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is wide packed dirt and takes you through the meadows and rolling hills. This is the backbone of the Shady Canyon trail system and connects to a number of other trails and routes in the park.

Tip by

6

23.2 km

Serrano Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

Serrano Ridge Trail is mostl of the time a doubletrack trail that provides access to other trails including Quail Trail and West Canyon Trail.

Tip by

7

23.5 km

Serrano Ridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint on the Serrano Ridge Trail certainly rewards you for climbing up the hill!

Look to the west where you will see the Shady Canyon Open Space Preserve and …

Tip by

8

29.6 km

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is nestled in the last coastal canyons of Southern California. With 40 miles of trails meandering through oak and sycamore woodlands, the park offers a scenic journey leading to ridges with breathtaking vistas.

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B

36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

6.53 km

4.01 km

632 m

170 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

3.23 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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13°C

13 %

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