San Juan Loop Trailhead
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October 27th, 2026
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San Juan TrailheadDistanceVaries depending on connecting trailPets AllowedYesFeesAdventure Pass RequiredHike Time1.5 - 8 hoursDifficultyEasy to strenuousBest SeasonsYear RoundLocation34950 Ortega Hwy, Lake Elsinore, across the street from Ortega Oaks Candy StoreRanger DistrictTrabuco Ranger District - (951) 736-1811The San Juan Loop Trailhead, connects not only to the San Juan Loop Trail, but also to the Chiquito Trail which adds about 9 miles and significant incline intensity to the trip. Those looking for a family friendly trip, or an intense weekend workout, will find it here. Off Hwy 74 across from the Candy Store.
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GPS 33.61270, -117.42660
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Nearby places
- Upper San Juan Campground Campground (Paid Public) 0.4 mi
- San Mateo Wilderness North Area Hiking Trail 2.2 mi
- El Cariso Info Site Interpretive Site (minor) Campground (Free Public) 2.7 mi
- El Cariso North Picnic Site Tourist Attraction 2.8 mi
- Ortega Highway Area Campground (Free Public) 2.8 mi
- El Cariso South Picnic Site Tourist Attraction 2.9 mi
- El Cariso Campground Campground (Paid Public) 2.9 mi
- Morgan Trailhead Trailhead 2.9 mi
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