Buena Park Hiking
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Parks and Preserves in and Near Buena Park
Western Gateway Park | Distance: 17.96 km
Parks near Buena Park
Hiking Groups Nearby
There are no current groups in and near Buena Park
Upcoming Hikes Nearby
There are no upcoming hikes scheduled in and near Buena Park
Trailheads in and Near Buena Park
Trailhead Name: Vivian Creek Trail Head
Distance: 65.27 km
Trailhead Description: Vivian Creek Trail Head
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: South Fork
Distance: 68.44 km
Trailhead Description: South Fork Trailhead to summit San Gorgonio Mountain in San Bernardino Mountains
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Iron Mountain
Distance: 85.27 km
Trailhead Description: The trailhead is located at the intersection of Poway Rd (HWY S4) and 67. The trail begins after crossing the foot bridge next to the restrooms. The hike to the top of the mountain is about 6.5 miles round trip (out and back). The trail is well maintained, but moderately strenuous unless you are in good shape. About 1000 feet elevation gain. The trail has almost no shade at all, so advised in summer months, it gets HOT. There is a guest book at the summit, as well as a couple benches to have your lunch or just take a rest. No water available.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Hiking Routes Near Buena Park
Route Name: Vivian Creek
Route Description: Vivian Creek drainage
Distance: 82.38
Total elevation gain: 5746
Total elevation loss: 429
Route Name: San G Summit
Route Description: Mountaineers Route
Distance: 85.13
Total elevation gain: 3387
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Iron Mountain Peak Trail
Route Description: The mileage is actually 3.25 each direction, not 2.3 as the mapping program states. This is because switchbacks are not accounted for in the mapped route.
Distance: 99.82
Total elevation gain: 1076
Total elevation loss: 19
Past Hikes In The Area (By Date)
Median Flat Trail in Utah | Distance: 64.8 km
Description: VP hikers,
We are hiking the Median Flat Trail, located in the Stansburys on Sunday. The weather should be sunny and a high of 72 degrees. Plan on a longer day with the drivetime. Read about this trail from this link: http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/Outdoors/hikes.csp?hike=315
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE: The Tribune has ask me if I\'m interested in writing \"Hike of the Week\" on a freelance basis. I haven\'t decided if I\'ll do that or not. Will let you know if I decide to do that for them.
DOGS: Are allowed, but you will need to drive you and your hairy friend to the trailhead. There is no water on this trail for your dog.
WEATHER ISSUES: Should be a great Spring day.
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: This is a pretty easy trail as it goes up and down.
ROUND TRIP MILES: About 5 miles
LUNCH WITH A VIEW: Don\'t forget to bring a lunch, sunscreen and water.
MEETING and LEAVING AT 9 A.M. (come 15 minutes early to ....
Iron Mountain | Distance: 85.3 km
Description: Moderately strenuous hike because the climbing is sustained and steep in some sections. There are many rocks and bumps along the trail. No shade and it gets HOT in the summer. View from the top is amazing, you can see all of San Diego, 360 degrees. Benches and a guest book at the top.
We currently do not have any past hikes in and around this city.
Hiking Around Buena Park By Terrain Type
Hikers in the Area
There are 31 hikers in the surrounding area