South Ridge Trail

Trail uses: Hiking, bicycling, equestrian

Trail type: Dirt road

Length: 11.6 km (7.2 mi.)

Elevation:

Point A: 215 m (705 ft.)

Point B: 210 m (689 ft.)

Highest: 505 m (1656 ft.)

Lowest: 210 m (689 ft.)

South Ridge Trail is a windy, hilly, ridgeline trail that affords wonderful views of Orange County and Catalina to the south, and Telegraph Canyon and North Ridge to the north, before descending quickly to the junction of Aliso, Telegraph, and Bane Canyons. Along the way are several turnoffs to Telegraph Canyon, and the highest peak in the park, San Juan Hill (elev. 5840 m/1780ft.).