Maple Springs Road

4.5/5 (100 reviews)
Maple Springs Road is the backdoor to Saddleback Mountain from Orange County. One of Orange County's few trails, this is a popular overland route for people wanting to get out of the house and stay local. Others say they enjoy this road because it leads to the best view of Orange County. Suppose y...Read More
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Highlights of Maple Springs Road

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
4523 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
5S04
Nearest Town
Orange
Nearest Services
Orange
Management Agency
Cleveland National Forest
District
Trabucco District

Overview

Maple Springs Road is the backdoor to Saddleback Mountain from Orange County. One of Orange County's few trails, this is a popular overland route for people wanting to get out of the house and stay local. Others say they enjoy this road because it leads to the best view of Orange County. Suppose you are fortunate to have a few hours around sunset. In that case, the view from the top of Saddleback Mountain is known for photographs of the sun setting over Catalina Island in the Pacific Ocean with Orange County in the foreground.

The lower section of the trail has a unique scenery for Orange County. The area is covered in oaks and pines. A nearby creek runs most of the year. It's an excellent place for a picnic. If you are lucky, you can find a swimming hole.


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80 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
100 Community Reviews
1 Video
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