Best trails near UC Irvine

32 trails · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near UC 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 32 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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San Diego Creek Bike Trail
#1 San Diego Creek Bike Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 65: intrinsic quality
65Top-rated
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San Diego Creek Trail
#2 San Diego Creek Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 65: intrinsic quality
65Top-rated
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Shady Canyon Trail
#3 Shady Canyon Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
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Back Bay Loop Trail
#4 Back Bay Loop Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Back Bay Loop
#5 Back Bay Loop
2.3 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Freeway Trail
#6 Freeway Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Sand Canyon Wash Trail
#7 Sand Canyon Wash Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Turtle Rock Trail
#8 Turtle Rock Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Buck Gully Trail
#9 Buck Gully Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Ring Mall
#10 Ring Mall
0.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Arroyo Park Singletrack
#11 Arroyo Park Singletrack
1.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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MacArthur Trail & Side Path
#12 MacArthur Trail & Side Path
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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University Trail
#13 University Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Buffalo Hills Trail
#14 Buffalo Hills Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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The Midway
#15 The Midway
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near UC Irvine

The UC Irvine area has 32 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 UC 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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