Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
The Peters Canyon and East Ridge View Loop trails begin at the eastern edge of the Peters Canyon Regional Park parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
The path heads out past Peters Canyon Reservoir.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
Descending beyond the reservoir, the high path of the East Ridge View Trail climbs a hill, while the low path of the Peters Canyon Trail follows a steady downhill slope to the right.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
Peters Canyon Trail is a generally flat wide path that leads past tree groves and near the creek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
At the far end of the trail - just about 2.0 miles - an optional loop leads around the retarding basin on an asphalt path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
Looking from the retarding basin north toward Peters Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
Trailhead signage marks the southern end of the loop, where the a fork joins the Peters Canyon Trail and the East Ridge View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
The East Ridge View path ascends a hill, and follows the ridge line as it rises and falls with views of the surrounding South Orange County landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
There are several forks allowing for variations from the full loop path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
Tracing the ridge along the East Ridge View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
A few benches offers scenic spots to stop and take in the surroundings before getting back to the climbs!
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/21/2025
View from the high point of the East Ridge View Trail.