South los Mares, Cerro Rebal and Patriot Trail (Roller Coaster Loop) is a 4.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near San Juan Capistrano, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Note: The trail begins at a gate at the end of Camino de los Mares in San Clemente. Parking is not allowed on Camino de los Mares. Instead, park on the side street about 50 yards from the end. This is a wide path with lots of ups and downs. Distant views of the ocean and Dana Point harbour.
Good slopes for exercising. Nice vistas of ocean. Cool bike trails. Love how many trails feed into one another so there is lots of variety.
It's a lovely trail that's mostly uphill for the first half of the loop. The views are spectacular and totally worth the climb. I was surprised how extremely loud the 5 freeway noise was on the west side of the hill. it's such a shame, it really takes you out of the serenity of being there.
Perfect for a short evening before sunset to get my heart rate up.
Good workout, beautiful ocean views. Scenery on hike uninteresting other than ocean view at the top.
Parking right at trailhead is no parking from dusk till dawn. Nice wide trail, went and caught sunset and it wasn't hot!
The beginning is harder you walk up quite a bit it’s definitely a roller coaster up and down. Love this hike feels like a good work out
Went around 4:30. I was looking for a quick little hike on my break from caregiving in OC. It was pretty quiet with a pair of ladies following 100m behind but other than that it was just me and the occasional mountain biker. I just stuck with the loop albeit towards the end where I went for a steeper path that eventually caught up to the route. Easy place to customize some hill training and get a good workout in. Also beautiful views tucked between the residential areas of this area of OC. Quick and quality getaway right in your backyard!
Awesome trail!! There is a lot of cyclist but all were friendly. Sunset is quite beautiful here. I’ve chased a few sunsets but this one is top of my list. My pup did great and there is coyotes here so just be careful with your pets. Great workout with the roller coaster type of hike. Questions? @lulu_and_nature
Well Maintained...wide path...some hills...ocean view...but I did see a snake...wasn’t a rattler though.