Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail is a 5.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near San Clemente, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
February 21, 2021Beautiful trail with plenty of side trails to take.
February 14, 2021
January 31, 2021This is more of a walk on blacktop through a neighborhood park than buy it's a very good walk though a neighborhood park. The path is winding with rolling hills and a fewer steeper area. The views are nice and there are a couple of picnic tables along the way. There are turn offs which wind though other paths and I checked out a couple. This is a high traffic trail so don't expect much solitude. I saw quite a few bikers, dogs running around etc. I'm rehabbing my knee post surgery and this was really perfect for that. nothing challenging or technical, I did 6 miles with easy hills. Very enjoyable and I plan to hit this 1-2x a week during this rehab period. the air up here is great.
January 24, 2021January 10, 2021January 10, 2021Very good trail, paved surface almost all the way. Beautiful views; a little steeper grades than we expected. Started and ended at Steed Memorial Park.
January 8, 2021January 8, 2021January 2, 2021December 30, 2020Wonderful view of the ocean the entire time!
December 25, 2020Clear and clean pathway. Saw a coyote in our walk.
December 7, 2020This trail IS open. You have to look to entry on right side of gate. Paved trail, some ups and downs but not difficult. Nice views, lots of scrub brush, no big trees, but watch out for fast bikes and coyotes. Didn’t see any snakes but heard they are around....and might see a mountain lion.
November 25, 2020November 15, 2020Very nice hike! Enjoyed the beautiful views with my dog. Watch out for rattlesnakes!! Came across one hanging out on the paved walkway.
October 31, 2020Beautiful hike! Perfect for the end of the day :)
October 11, 2020October 11, 2020October 8, 2020Great paved trail and definitely underutilized...not many people out on a weekday early evening. Would say that it is easy-moderate due to the inclines and walking on mostly paved terrain, which is a bit higher impact on the feet and knees. Nice push at the end up the hill and gorgeous views from the top and many nice vistas along the way. The round trip is more like 7.5 miles, very nice walk for sure!
September 19, 2020great
August 22, 2020Great hike, nice few shaded areas. Wonderful view at the end! Few hills to push you, few bikers out as well. Great dog friendly as well with stations.
August 11, 2020really enjoy hiking this trail. specially in the evening to catch the sunset.
August 9, 2020Its a bit tough going up and down hill bit in the end it’s worth it
August 9, 2020great trail! hills are tough but worth it.
August 3, 2020Beautiful trail - we did it with a stroller and a three year old and wouldn’t recommend. Super steep inclines the whole way through and sharing the stroller between three people was still a bit of a mish!
August 2, 2020Great view!
August 2, 20206 miles out and back, 800 feet elevation. Great view. We went early to catch the sunrise. We are welcomed by a nice sea of clouds.
July 24, 2020There are a few steep hills, but manageable with kids. At the ending, there is a really nice view.
July 18, 2020Enjoyable but there are a lot of hills, so I wouldn’t say too “kid friendly” beautiful views and a nice breeze. Great for biking.
June 29, 2020It says 5.7 miles out and back. So 5.7 miles one way or 2.75 out and 2.75 back? And where do you park?
June 26, 2020I think this trail is good for running , there is one big hill and kind of scary going back down, but if u have the right shoes you’ll enjoy this 100%. I didn’t make It all the way down but it’s nice
