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Crystal Cove Park Trailhead – Coastal view loop from Discovery Shop

Crystal Cove Park Trailhead – Coastal view loop from Discovery Shop

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(2579)

18,370

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Crystal Cove Park Trailhead – Coastal view loop from Discovery Shop

01:53

24.8km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.87 km

Crystal Cove Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Wild rugged cliffs with amazing views, and a beach accessible via excellent paved bike trails

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2

3.58 km

Crystal Cove Shake Shack

Highlight • Cafe

3

4.03 km

Coastal view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best going south, with the Pacific on your near side, you can enjoy great views as you go along.

Tip by

4

4.60 km

Reef Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping vista from the edge of the bluffs across Crystal Cove beach

Tip by

5

6.18 km

Moro Campground, Crystal Cove State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large State Park campground on the inland side of the coastal highway, with trail access into the hills and via an underpass to the beach.

Tip by

6

13.0 km

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is nestled in the last coastal canyons of Southern California. With 40 miles of trails meandering through oak and sycamore woodlands, the park offers a scenic journey leading to ridges with breathtaking vistas.

Tip by

7

23.3 km

Crystal Cove State Park

Highlight • Beach

Crystal Cove State Park, captivates visitors with its pristine beaches, tide pools, and rugged coastal bluffs. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers hiking trails, historical cottages, and stunning ocean views, making it a cherished natural escape for anyone.

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B

24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

9.15 km

3.78 km

1.30 km

733 m

197 m

167 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

9.54 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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