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 4.4 (5)
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  2. CA
  3. …Los Angeles
  4. Rancho Santa Margarita
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“A short but tough hike with great views of south Orange County. ”

Lauren Felix
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10.2

Miles

16.3

KM

Point to Point

4,478' 1,365 m

High

1,102' 336 m

Low

4,072' 1,241 m

Up

696' 212 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

Bell Peak can be as short or as long of a hike as you want it to be. The climb starts immediately and only gets more challenging as you climb towards the flag-topped peak. Views of south Orange County from the canyon to the ocean are beautiful on a clear day. You can choose to either make the quick hike to Bell Peak or continue all the way to Los Pinos Peak.

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Land Manager: OC Parks - Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

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Lauren Felix
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 5 votes

#1

in Rancho Santa Margarita

#8578

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  4.4 from 5 votes
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#1

in Rancho Santa Margarita

#711

in California

#8,578

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View of Santiago Peak.
Nov 2, 2018 near Rancho…, CA
The top of Bell Peak flies this beautiful flag.
May 30, 2017 near Trabuco…, CA
Great day for a hike
Nov 2, 2018 near Rancho…, CA
Take in great views of Saddleback Mountain from the Bell View Trail.
May 30, 2017 near Trabuco…, CA
The trail meanders across the hillside
Nov 2, 2018 near Trabuco…, CA
Experience great views looking out toward South Orange County along the way to Bell Peak.
May 30, 2017 near Trabuco…, CA

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Aug 1, 2019
Timothy Bradbury
Jun 22, 2019
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Nov 2, 2018
Tina Bach
A tough trail. In places so steep that I would’ve turned back had I not known that I’d take a different route on the way back. Nice views. 9.6mi
Jun 17, 2018
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