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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
The East Hills Trail begins to the right of this sign beside Sycamore Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
The trail leaves the park area and begins a route of climbing through a residential neighborhood.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
A quick steep ascent, street crossing, and ascent leads from the neighborhood and into the hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
East Hills Trail in Anaheim Hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
At a fork, the trail descends down the landscape or climbs toward the power line towers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
The trail emerges at an alternative parking area with bathrooms and water fountain at a sign marking the boundary of the Deer Canyon Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
Continuing down the loop, descend for around 1/3 mile on the restricted paved road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
An easy-to-miss single track leaves the pavement and begins climbing up the hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
Wide views across Orange County from the higher points of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
A very short spur leads up a hill to a panoramic viewpoint - unfortunately the neighboring power pole obstructs the view a bit.