Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
The trail begins behind site 8 at the Ortega Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
The multi use San Juan Creek Trail is an access road that generally parallels San Juan Creek and Ortega Highway.
Shaun Hunter
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09/23/2022
At times the trail crosses and follows the creek course - this hike is preferable during the dry season.
Shaun Hunter
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09/23/2022
The trail for the most part sticks to the canyon bottom along its course.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
At about 4 miles in, the trail climbs significantly and becomes a single track.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
At 4.5 miles in, the trail drops into a shady part of the canyon. Look closely here as the path can become overgrown.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
A final climb toward the old hot springs resort location.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
Views of the upper soaking pools at the former resort site.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
Old soaking pools of the hot springs resort.
Shaun Hunter
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09/23/2022
A palm lined grotto marks the springs site, along with signage warning visitors it's illegal to enter the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
San Juan Hot Springs Resort former soaking pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
Remnants of the old resort property sometimes appear along the hiking path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
Past the soaking pools lies the old signage for the San Juan Capistrano Hot Springs Resort.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/23/2022
The trail ends at a shaded picnic area.