Santa Ana, California
Looking for the best running in Santa Ana? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Santa Ana. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Running Spots in and near Santa Ana
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1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, California
Backbone Trail via Will Rogers State Park
5.03.02 mi / 656 ft gainYou'll make your way up Will Rogers State Park Road, located just minutes from Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, Malibu, Palisades, and much of west Los Angeles. Once on the road, head all the way to the top and you'll dead end into the parking lot. Always worth supporting State Parks with the p...Read more -
Redlands, California
Run the Carriage Trail
3.52.5 mi / 300 ft gainThere is room to park just off San Timoteo Road. On the other side of the trail is more parking off Alessandro. You can park your car on either side and start your run/walk/bike ride. This is a nice little "get away" trail to take a break from suburbia.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Inspiration Point Loop Trail
4.02.36 mi / 486 ft gainThe Inspiration Point 2.3 mile loop hike in Will Rogers State Park is a family-friendly hike or after-work run near Los Angeles, California. It’s a great dirt trail for all skill levels and features scenic views and beautifully budding wildflowers. You’ll get to escape the city and take in the br...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Los Liones Trail
5.04.41 mi / 1115 ft gainLos Liones Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Canyonback Nike Loop
4.56.02 mi / 1693 ft gainCanyonback Nike Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Encino, California.Read more -
Llano, California
Table Mountain Campground
Table Mountain Campground is a hilly campground that offers ADA-accessible sites, pit toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, BB! grill, water, and parking spaces for a two-car limit. Rules are strictly enforced, which is great, so we can enjoy nature and not someone’s party/music. Book your campgro...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Sepulveda Basin: Upstream Of Balboa
4.03.7 mi / 75 ft gainSepulveda Basin: Upstream Of Balboa is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Encino, California.Read more -
Oceanside, California
Bike or Skate the Strand
4.01 mi / 0 ft gainOceanside's iconic Strand is a 1 mile long ocean-front road that is perfect for cycling, walking, and running. At various points it is one way or pedestrian only, and is a must-do for any visitors to Oceanside.From the north The Strand begins at Breakwater Way and heads south underneath The Ocean...Read more -
Topanga, California
Parker Mesa Overlook via Trippet Ranch
4.06.75 mi / 1181 ft gainThis is a 6.8 mile round-trip hike that starts at Trippet Ranch in Topanga Canyon. Even though the range in elevation is 400 feet from peak to trough, the up and down trail totals to approximately 1800 feet elevation gain making this a beginner to intermediate adventure. The trail itself is pre...Read more -
Crestline, California
Lake Gregory Trail
4.52.36 mi / 197 ft gainLake Gregory Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crestline, California.Read more -
Oceanside, California
Guajome Regional Park Trail
5.04.48 mi / 233 ft gainGuajome Regional Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Vista, California.Read more