Ortega Exploratory Hike
Trek into the Ortega region
Details
I've hiked up here a couple times & there is a whole network of trails to explore... several deep into the undeveloped area between Rancho Santa Margarita and Lake Elsinore. There is a peak just south of 74, but the scenery on the trails north is much better, so while there's no specific peak that I'm targeting, I'm going to see how far I can get into the back country (probably 12-15 miles round trip) and enjoy the weather in Southern California.
Directions
Trail head is located on Ortega Highway, around 21 miles east of I-5 and 10 miles west of Lake Elsinore, right at the parking lot across from the "Candy Store" (Ortega Country Cottage). Make sure to bring a National Forest Adventure Pass and keep it displayed in your parked vehicle.
About this event
I've hiked up here a couple times & there is a whole network of trails to explore... several deep into the undeveloped area between Rancho Santa Margarita and Lake Elsinore. There is a peak just south of 74, but the scenery on the trails north is much better, so while there's no specific peak that I'm targeting, I'm going to see how far I can get into the back country (probably 12-15 miles round trip) and enjoy the weather in Southern California.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsTrail head is located on Ortega Highway, around 21 miles east of I-5 and 10 miles west of Lake Elsinore, right at the parking lot across from the "Candy Store" (Ortega Country Cottage). Make sure to bring a National Forest Adventure Pass and keep it displayed in your parked vehicle.
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