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Recommended Routes in Rancho Santa Margarita - 2

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Favorite The top of Bell Peak flies this beautiful flag.
Intermediate Intermediate

Bell Peak Out and Back

3.8 mi 6.1 km • 1,135' Up 345.81 m Up • 1,134' Down 345.7 m Down

Trabuco…, CA
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Favorite Slightly below the actual peak is this rock formation, which is a great photo op.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Modjeska/Santiago Peak

13.6 mi 21.9 km • 4,360' Up 1328.96 m Up • 4,359' Down 1328.69 m Down

Trabuco…, CA
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Rancho Santa Margarita Hiking

  • 13 Miles 21 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 4 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1 Difficult Trail Difficult Trails
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Trails in Rancho Santa Margarita - 3

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10.2 mi 16.3 km #1Bell View Trail
Difficult Difficult
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Difficult Difficult
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 5 
0.9 mi 1.4 km #2Bell View Trail Alternative
Intermediate Intermediate
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Trabuco Canyon, CA 1 
1.8 mi 2.9 km #3Harding Truck Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Trabuco Canyon, CA 0 

Photos of Rancho Santa Margarita - 14

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Take in great views of Saddleback Mountain from the Bell View Trail.
May 30, 2017 near Trabuco…, CA
Lots of beautiful flora.
Nov 2, 2018 near Trabuco…, CA
The trail meanders across the hillside
Nov 2, 2018 near Trabuco…, CA
View of Santiago Peak.
Nov 2, 2018 near Rancho…, CA
Great day for a hike
Nov 2, 2018 near Rancho…, CA
View of Trbuco Canyon Community Church across the cactus meadow.
Nov 10, 2018 near Trabuco…, CA
Vista Trail near the bottom
Nov 10, 2018 near Trabuco…, CA
Horses and hikers only on this part of the trail. Lots of shade. Beautiful!
Nov 10, 2018 near Trabuco…, CA
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