Peters Canyon - Level 2 Moderate

We will start the hike from the Eucalyptus Trailhead. There is a row of Potter Potty there. This is a roller coaster trail along the ridgeline to get a good workout going up and down the trail. We will go down on Big Red to continue hiking on the Peters Canyon trail. We will pass the Park entrance and take a restroom break near the ranger office. Then we will loop around the reservoir and rejoin the Peters Canyon trail.

On the return leg, you have a choice. If you want more workout, you can go up to Big Red and retrace the East Ridge View trail. Or you can take the flat trail on Peters Canyon trail, taking a detour of the Creek Trail where there are some shades along the creek.

Distance: 6 miles

Elevation Gain: About 1000 ft

General Rating: Level 2, Download RATING TABLE ([https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating))

PLEASE BRING:

At least 2 liters of water, a hat, sunscreen. There is not too much shade in the trails.

Information about Peters Canyon Park

http://ocparks.com/parks/peters

After the hike, you are welcomed to join us for brunch at John's Place, 8400 E. Chapman Ave, Orange.

Parking: Please paid attention so that you do not get a parking ticket.

There are two options

1. From the 5 Freeway- exit Tustin Ranch Road and head towards the foothills and drive approx. 3 miles. Get in the left hand lane and take a left on Pioneer WAY (signal). Now get into the right lane and take the next right on Pioneer ROAD (signal). This road will wind around Cedar Grove Park. Continue to the first stop sign and take a left on Peters Canyon Road (stop sign). Take this road down around a little curve and park on the right side of the curb at the end of the road. Note that the parking on this street is limited to about 15 cars. If you do not find a parking space you may want to park at the Ceder Grove Park and walk about 10 minutes to the trailhead.

2 Another location for parking: Park in North Tustin. Address: 2158 Lower Lake Drive, Santa Ana. Park along the Lower Lake Drive.

From North or Central OC, take the 55 Frwy exit Chapman Ave in Orange, go toward the mountains for 2.2 miles, then turn right on S. Crawford Canyon Rd for about 1 mile, then left onto Newport Blvd, then right onto Cowen Heights Dr, right onto Skyline Dr, then left onto Lemon Heights and continue to Lower Lake Dr.

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