Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Garden Grove

Santa Ana River Trail - Gisler Ave Entrance

Santa Ana River Trail - Gisler Ave Entrance

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Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

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Brightwater Trailhead

Brightwater Trailhead

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Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail

Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail

Mid-level urban mountain biking trail. Beginning & mid-level cyclists frequent this city recreation area composed of trails & streets.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead

Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead

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Fairview Park

Fairview Park

Vast space with wildlife & trails. 208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Protected coastal estuary & bird habitat. 1300 acre ecological preserve with over 200 avian species spread around the coastal wetlands.

Juanita Cooke Trail

Juanita Cooke Trail

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West Coyote Hills Tree Park

West Coyote Hills Tree Park

Leafy setting for biking & hiking. Public green space featuring benches, lots of trees & a trail for mountain biking or hiking.

El Dorado Nature Center

El Dorado Nature Center

Wide-ranging park for flora & fauna. 105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.

Talbert Nature Preserve

Talbert Nature Preserve

Outdoor area with walking trails. Public park with diverse greenery & a pond, plus a pedestrian trail system & biking area.

Trail Head to H2O Tower

Trail Head to H2O Tower

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Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail

Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail

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Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve

Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve

Hiking & cycling spot with scenic views. Serene natural area & hiking/mountain biking spot featuring panoramic views amid desert scenery.

Talbert Regional Park

Talbert Regional Park

180 acres divided up by plant groups. Park divided into 6 areas by plant groups to showcase diverse habitats along the Santa Ana River.

Panorama Nature Preserve

Panorama Nature Preserve

Short hiking trail offering scenic views. Small nature reserve with a paved & gravel walking trail offering sweeping views.

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Birding, biking & an interpretive center. Home to many bird species, this 135-acre park offers an interpretive center & hiking/biking trails.

Gum Grove Park

Gum Grove Park

City park with walking trails. City park along the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands with eucalyptus trees, trails & picnic tables.

Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA

Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA

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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

Tree-lined riverside walking trail. Tree-lined trail running through a narrow green space along the San Gabriel River.

Vista Point

Vista Point

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Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail

Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail

Multi-use trail crossing 3 counties. Riverside concrete & asphalt hiking, biking & equestrian trail stretching over 50 miles.

Peters Canyon South Trailhead

Peters Canyon South Trailhead

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Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

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Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Scenic refuge for hiking, biking & more. Vast park with interconnecting trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid mountain vistas.

Peters Canyon North Trailhead

Peters Canyon North Trailhead

340-acre park includes reservoir. Popular jogging & hiking park features coastal sage scrub & grassland habitats, plus a reservoir.

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St

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Ecological Reserve of Upper Newport Bay

Ecological Reserve of Upper Newport Bay

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Hicks Canyon Trail

Hicks Canyon Trail

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Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head

Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head

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Redwood Grove

Redwood Grove

Park with giant redwood trees & lake. Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Nature park with an interpretive center. Nature park featuring oak forests, scrubland & canyons, plus wildlife & an interpretive center.

Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head

Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head

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Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Redwood trees, sports facilities & more. Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.

Jeffrey Open Space Trail

Jeffrey Open Space Trail

Paved path for walking, running & biking. Approximately 5-mi. paved trail through parkland for walking, jogging & cycling.

Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

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Signal Hill trail

Signal Hill trail

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Discovery Well Park

Discovery Well Park

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Molino Beach Stairs

Molino Beach Stairs

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Quail Hill Trailhead

Quail Hill Trailhead

Dog-friendly loop trail with city views. Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.

Bluff Park

Bluff Park

Ocean views & the Lone Sailor Memorial. 13.2-acre city park offering ocean views, footpaths, benches, telescopes & the Lone Sailor Memorial.

Turtle Rock Nature Center

Turtle Rock Nature Center

Educational nature preserve with trails. Five-acre nature preserve with trails for viewing wildlife & habitats, plus an outdoor classroom.

Bommer Canyon Trail Head

Bommer Canyon Trail Head

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Bommer Canyon Nature Trail

Bommer Canyon Nature Trail

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Murphy Ranch Park

Murphy Ranch Park

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Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

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Buck Gully Reserve

Buck Gully Reserve

Coastal canyon with hiking trails. Canyon nature preserve with trails for hiking & mountain-biking, plus guided interpretive walks.

Powder Canyon

Powder Canyon

Woodland trails for hiking & horses. This expansive natural area features chaparral hills & trails for hiking & horseback riding.

Rimcrest Trailhead

Rimcrest Trailhead

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Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp

Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp

Wildlands, trails & a former cattle camp. This large natural area features many paths for hiking & biking, plus a historic former cattle camp.

Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

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Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead

Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead

Walking path in a nature preserve. This loop trail in a natural setting has a parking lot & access to the Arroyo San Miguel trail.

Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

Compact park with a duck pond. Small public park featuring a duck pond, walk/jog paths & grassy areas popular for picnicking.

Crystal Cove Trail

Crystal Cove Trail

18 miles of hiking trails & wilderness. Scenic backcountry area of Crystal Cove State Park offering 18 miles & 2,400 acres of trails.

Portola Springs Nature Preserve

Portola Springs Nature Preserve

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Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

Recreation area with hiking & tennis. 575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.

Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve

Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve

Nature preserve with views & tours. Scenic wilderness area with guided tours & open-access days scheduled by Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

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