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Regional Hiking and Riding Trails and Bikeways
The Bell View Trail
Currently the County of Orange's trail coverage is one of the most extensive in all of Orange County. Many individuals choose to bike, run, hike, ride, and walk on these beautiful trails. The trails throughout Orange County are a combination of Class I, Class II, and Class III trails that are challenging and enjoyable to all who use them. Used for both recreational and traveling purposes, the residents of South County continue to utilize and cherish the natural and constructed trails.
Almost every city in Orange County has a plan to develop trails and bikeways. Typically, they are Class I (paved off-road) bikeways and natural surface trails, and these paths separate from vehicular traffic and link recreation areas such as mountains, beaches, and parks. The purpose of these non-motorized routes are also used by commuting bicyclists, equestrians and pedestrians to reach schools, transportation centers, and places of employment. These regional trails are the links that bring County residents from the mountains to the sea, where they are able to escape the busy city life.
Currently, over 40 local and regional Class I bikeways extend across the county, totaling over 265 miles. Of these bikeways, some of the major ones include Santa Ana River (29 miles), Aliso Creek Bikeway (14 miles), and San Diego Creek (7 miles). Major regional trails include the Bell View Trail, Aliso Creek Trail, and Anaheim Hills. Hundreds of individuals use these paths for fitness and recreation.
Featured Trails are attached with trail maps. Please observe all rules and safety, by staying on designated trails, not utilizing motorized vehicles, be courteous to other trail users, and pick up pet waste from your dogs.
Contact (714) 567-6300 for maintenance concerns.
Bell View Trail is one of the County of Oranges' outstanding hiking and equestrian trails that wonders and winds through beautiful and rugged terrain full of natural coastal mountain plant and wildlife. Bell View can also connect you to Caspers Wilderness Park and O'neil Regional Park. Bell View Trail will also connect you on to Tijeras creek trail that brings you into the beautiful Arroyo Trabuco located in O'Neil park. Bell View is open year around but we ask visitors to use caution during the summer fire season and please bring plenty of water.
The first section of the trail, from Green River golf course to Yorba Regional Park, contains the only moderate hills of the largely flat trail. Various types of wild life, birds and animals can be seen through this region along with a massive body of water that flows down stream and empty out at the mouth of the Huntington State Beach. Parking is available at various locations along the path way.
Each year thousands of people discover that walking and hiking on trails are safe and healthy fun, if you follow these tips.
Courtesy is the best safety on the trail.
Know your equipment and ability, carry gear for changing weather conditions.
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