Upper Peters Canyon Reservoir also known as Little Peters Canyon Lake was built in 1931 for flood control, and for water conservation. The water storage helped orange groves grow in the canyon.

Alex

November 22, 2023

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Upper Peters Canyon Reservoir also known as Little Peters Canyon Lake was built in 1931 for flood control, and for water conservation. The water storage helped orange groves grow in the canyon.

Alex

December 27, 2023

Road cycling

Upper Peters Canyon Reservoir also known as Little Peters Canyon Lake was built in 1931 for flood control, and for water conservation. The water storage helped orange groves grow in the canyon.

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1. Mountains to Sea Trail

63.4km

16:25

370m

350m

Hike the difficult 39.4-mile Mountains to Sea Trail in Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, featuring reservoirs and scenic viewpoints.

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2. Peters Canyon and East Ridge View Trail Loop

8.28km

02:16

130m

Hike the moderate 5.1-mile Peters Canyon and East Ridge View Trail Loop for varied terrain, reservoir views, and challenging hills.

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3. Peters Canyon North Loop

4.13km

01:06

40m

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Hike the easy 2.6-mile Peters Canyon North Loop in Orange County, offering pleasant views of Upper Peters Canyon Reservoir and diverse habit

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Orange, Orange County, California, United States

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Upper Peters Canyon Reservoir

1. Mountains to Sea Trail

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3. Peters Canyon North Loop

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