Running in the Santa Ana Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Santa Ana Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Peters Canyon Reservoirs double loop — Lower Peters Canyon Reservoir

13.9km

01:43

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Puhú & Beek's Place ruins loop — Black Star Canyon

22.4km

02:53

650m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sitton Peak via Bear Canyon & Bear Ridge Trail loop — Cleveland National Forest

15.9km

02:13

550m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Oak Canyon Nature Center & Walnut Reservoir loop — Anaheim Hills

5.20km

00:36

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Weir Canyon Trail loop — Anaheim Hills

5.79km

00:44

90m

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. Four Corners loop & Red Rock Canyon — Whiting Ranch

10.2km

01:20

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Vista Lookout & Red Rock Canyon — Whiting Ranch

9.63km

01:17

270m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lake View Trail loop around Upper Reservoir — Peters Canyon Regional Park

4.13km

00:31

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Robbers Peak loop via Willow Trail — Santiago Oaks Regional Park

13.0km

01:29

260m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bedford Peak — Cleveland National Forest

12.1km

01:50

620m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Santa Ana Mountains

1. Peters Canyon Reservoirs double loop — Lower Peters Canyon Reservoir

2. Puhú & Beek's Place ruins loop — Black Star Canyon

3. Sitton Peak via Bear Canyon & Bear Ridge Trail loop — Cleveland National Forest

4. Oak Canyon Nature Center & Walnut Reservoir loop — Anaheim Hills

5. Weir Canyon Trail loop — Anaheim Hills

6. Four Corners loop & Red Rock Canyon — Whiting Ranch

7. Vista Lookout & Red Rock Canyon — Whiting Ranch

8. Lake View Trail loop around Upper Reservoir — Peters Canyon Regional Park

9. Robbers Peak loop via Willow Trail — Santiago Oaks Regional Park

10. Bedford Peak — Cleveland National Forest

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