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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
The Ball Road trailhead behind the Islands Golf Center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
The trail is a multi use path that parallels the Santa Ana River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Smaller dirt paths fork off of the main trail and lead to benches and interpretive signs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Several holding ponds along the Santa Ana River provide food and shelter for birds which can be seen from several points along the interpretive trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
A parking area at Lincoln Ave is another trailhead, although it lies in the center of the trail route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Benches provide areas to sit along the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
The portion of the path between Lincoln Ave and E Frontera St tends to be a little bit less scenic as it paces the river channel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
07/09/2025
Views of the ponds and river from the Anaheim Coves Interpretive Trail.