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.
January 11, 2021great view of the dump!
January 9, 2021January 8, 2021
January 3, 2021Good slopes for exercising. Nice vistas of ocean. Cool bike trails. Love how many trails feed into one another so there is lots of variety.
January 2, 2021Awesome trail and perspective on south land.
January 1, 2021It'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.
January 1, 2021January 1, 2021December 31, 2020Very hilly, great hike
December 28, 2020Perfect for a short evening before sunset to get my heart rate up.
December 25, 2020Good workout, beautiful ocean views. Scenery on hike uninteresting other than ocean view at the top.
December 25, 2020December 23, 2020December 21, 2020nice little hike! nice workout! nice view.
December 19, 2020December 18, 2020wide trail w/ uninteresting terrain. some good views of the ocean
December 13, 2020December 13, 2020So many interconnected trails unlimited possibilities
December 13, 2020Pretty Views!
December 13, 2020Lovely
December 5, 2020November 26, 2020Parking right at trailhead is no parking from dusk till dawn. Nice wide trail, went and caught sunset and it wasn't hot!
November 25, 2020The 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
November 25, 2020Went 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!
November 13, 2020Hiked this back in the spring, it is so beautiful when all the yellow mustard are blooming. The views are great. it is a great workout with alot of steep ups and downs. also, there is no shade so make sure to go early or on a cooler day
October 19, 2020I don’t know why this trail is rated moderate; my dog and I found it extremely difficult. Lots of steep hills
October 17, 2020Awesome 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
October 3, 2020September 28, 2020September 26, 2020Well Maintained...wide path...some hills...ocean view...but I did see a snake...wasn’t a rattler though.
