Guides
A moderate 3 mile loop trail that begins and ends at the El Moro Visitor Center
The Green Route is a moderate, 2.9 mile loop hike through Crystal Cove State Park backcountry. The hike begins and ends at the El Moro Visitor Center. The length is perfect for a short hike, and the route gives you a good workout and a great taste of Crystal Cove's backcountry. The trail begins with a steady ascent, climbing about 500 feet in elevation....
A moderate, 5.5 mile loop that takes you through canyon and up to Moro ridge, with sweeping coastal views.
This trail begins and ends at the El Moro Visitor Center. This loop gives you a tour of the El Moro Canyon, then climbs over 800' in elevation to the ridge line, where you'll enjoy some of the best coastline views in the park.
This strenuous 9.1 mile hike follows the perimeter of the park, giving you a grand tour of Crystal Cove backcountry.
The Blue Route is also aptly known as the perimeter of the park hike, since it forms a complete loop around the perimeter of Crystal Cove State Park backcountry. This is a strenuous 9.1 mile hike with some good elevation gain and beautiful views over the Pacific and east toward Santiago and Modjeska Peaks. This "grand tour" of Crystal Cove backcountry...
By Merton Hill, PhD, Saddleback College
Spectacular ocean panoramas and contorted rocky cliffs are yours to enjoy on this self-guided tour of the geology of Crystal Cove State Park. This Beach Geology Tour is available as a brochure at the Crystal Cove Park Interpretive Store and was written by Dr. Merton Hill with images provided by Drs. Merton & Annlia Hill. Begin by taking the path...
Trips
Crystal Cove Blue Route
El Moro Beach Mobile Home Park, California, United States
Hiking | 9.7 miles
Hiking | 9.7 miles
Great little hike through the coastal wilderness. We took the Blue Route which is the longest hike available in the Crystal Cove State Park.
hike 2, El Moro Park. This was the second time for me to do this and I love this set of trails.
Our first excursion hiking together...in fact this was Shay's first recollection of a true hiking experience at all. It was a warm sunny day, especially for the middle of January. At first it seemed rather simple and flat, then Scott like a monkey from the rainforest scaled a 90 degree wall to examine an amazing cave. I stared in astonishment at what ease his body moved up the wall. Needless I stayed...
Phone turned off by accident, had to restart 1/2 way through hike. This time of day there were a lot of bugs flying around. This was a good day to Hike though.
Laurel Loop Trail (Laguna Coast Wilderness Park)
Canyon Acres, California, United States
Hiking | 4.7 miles
Hiking | 4.7 miles
El Moro Canyon - Hard solo hike - August 23, 2009
El Moro Beach Mobile Home Park, California, United States
Hiking | 9.7 miles
Hiking | 9.7 miles
Started at noon, hottest part of the day. This was not an easy hike. Ran out of water last 2 miles.
El Moro Canyon 7 mile Aug 15, 2009
El Moro Beach Mobile Home Park, California, United States
Hiking | 14.3 miles
Hiking | 14.3 miles
Solo hike. Medium pace. This was my first attempt using the the tracking iPhone application. Worked almost perfectly, but when I uploaded it, it doubled the distance on my stats. The distance was actually 7.21 miles.
El Moro Canyon Noon start. 100 degrees. Very hard hike with my brother Reuben.
El Moro Beach Mobile Home Park, California, United States
Hiking | 8.8 miles
Hiking | 8.8 miles
Will not do a noon start again. Very stupid to go out at that time.
Hike with Christie - El Moro Canyon - Labor Day Hike
El Moro Beach Mobile Home Park, California, United States
Hiking | 3.3 miles
Hiking | 3.3 miles
Not sure why this trip cut off half way through the hike, but the total hike was a little over 7 miles.
The "Blue Loop" is a challenging hike that traces the boundaries of Crystal Cove State Park. Great elevation gain, some roller coaster hills and views to Catalina Island. To be continued...
Crystal Cove Blue Route
El Morro Beach Trailer Park (historical), California, United States
Hiking | 9.6 miles
Hiking | 9.6 miles
A good workout in Crystal Cove
El Morro Beach Trailer Park (historical), California, United States
Hiking | 5.0 miles
Hiking | 5.0 miles
