Bell View Trail to Bell Peak is a 9.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Trabuco Canyon, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The Bell View Trail meanders through Trabuco Canyon. There are several access points along the way and the trail can be continued further into Cleveland National Forest to reach Los Pinos Peak.
February 15, 2021February 13, 2021It’s a better hike than ride
January 30, 2021January 30, 2021January 19, 2021Nice tough hike if you go to the summit. This hike is smooth in the beginning, but at the steep section we wished for our hiking poles on the way down. Amazing view of OC. With stops it took us 4h/ good pace!
January 18, 2021Great trail, lots of variation in trail terrain and landscape. Bring 3L of water, snacks, and good company, and you’re good to go!
December 27, 2020Not bad Trail. My phone died and prior to dying it hit my thigh and stopped recording several times. I took a offshoot to a rock that’s painted with nice few. But bush whacking but nothing bad. I’d suggest going up it but jot down
December 26, 2020Hard
December 23, 2020Straight forward. Definitely has some steep parts. The top is very open but has good views, today was windy.
December 15, 2020Fun, easy hike. The climb up has its moments, but for the most part it's a fairly moderate hike.
November 28, 2020It was a broad-ranging, beautiful hike with my brothers (:
November 27, 2020November 14, 2020October 11, 2020September 13, 2020August 22, 2020I loved this trail! However it was challenging, because we were training and carrying heavy backpacks plus doggy. There is some steep sections, but also flat sections. We started at 7:15am and it took about 5hrs. We brought 3liters of water for per person. And last mile we ran out of water. Around 10:30 - 11am it was already pretty hot outside (108 degrees), so next time we’ll start before 6am (or with cooler weather) and I am sure last miles we’ll be more enjoyable the first time.After 11 we had to stop in shades much more frequently. If you take dog on this trail, I recommend have him wear booties because ground gets pretty hot.
August 9, 2020Very nice trail. More challenging that I expected with some steep pets and little shade. Go early or bring a lot of water.
July 5, 2020July 5, 2020June 16, 2020First half was difficult with loose dirt and rocks on downhill.
June 12, 2020Challenging trail. With the steep elevation gains & descents, would strongly recommend trekking poles. Spectacular views at several points along the trail. This trail was wonderfully devoid of the usual highly strange people who frequent the Blackstar Canyon Beeks Place corridor Highly recommend
May 18, 2020pretty steep on the way up. bring lots of water. Saw about 4 people quit and go back down. have some GOOD boots or hiking shoes will help alot
April 22, 2020April 19, 2020Wowza! This one. Definitely one to try and it has both a bit of variety and a fair amount of incline on both the way out and back! Easy to find parking near trail head. Parking lot closed due to the panda Demic. Bring water and snacks. Decent shoes a huge plus: I never got lost and followed the loop/outline provided. My Apple Watch pro calculated 12.5 miles round trip not 9ish. Not for a super noob but achievable. Also a decent solo hike as your close to homes for most of it.
April 18, 2020Fantastic trail. Didn’t see many people and the views from the top are incredible. The last mile or so is a grind but other than that, this one wasn’t too tough. Probably number 2 in the area for me so far, had a great time. Enjoy!
April 11, 2020
