Best trails near Irvine

81 trails · 81 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Irvine, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 81 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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San Diego Creek Bike Trail
#1 San Diego Creek Bike Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 65: intrinsic quality
65Top-rated
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San Diego Creek Trail
#2 San Diego Creek Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 65: intrinsic quality
65Top-rated
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Peters Canyon Trail
#3 Peters Canyon Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Walnut Trail
#4 Walnut Trail
0.4 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Walnut Bikeway
#5 Walnut Bikeway
0.5 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Venta Spur Trail
#6 Venta Spur Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Freeway Trail
#7 Freeway Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Hicks Canyon Trail
#8 Hicks Canyon Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Jeffery Trail
#9 Jeffery Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Jeffrey Open Space Trail
#10 Jeffrey Open Space Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Sand Canyon Sidepath
#11 Sand Canyon Sidepath
2.3 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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West Irvine Trail
#12 West Irvine Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Regional Parks Connector Bikeway
#13 Regional Parks Connector Bikeway
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Jeffrey Open Space Trail
#14 Jeffrey Open Space Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Harvard Side Path
#15 Harvard Side Path
1.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Irvine

The Irvine area has 81 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Irvine

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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