Cristianitos Regional Trail/San Clemente Summit

North Trail: 7 miles
South Trail: 2.8 miles
Level: Moderate

If you’re up for hiking in the wilderness, you should consider the Cristianitos North and South hiking trails. They offer a moderate level hiking trail with a touch of California wilderness for hikers, bikers, and runners.

The trail system margins the outskirts of San Clemente, Mission Viejo, and Camp Pendleton. This trail is for serious hikers with uphill or downhill trails depending on where you start since the entrance is either from the top or bottom.

San Clemente’s highest point with an elevation of 1,008 feet, San Clemente Summit, is on the northern portion of Cristianitos Regional Train.