Peter's Canyon

Ku‘uipo & Mike in Peter's Canyon

Ku‘uipo chose Peter's Canyon for a less strenuous hike, as opposed to the Santiago Peak hike from the Thursday before.  That hike left her sore till Monday.

Peter's Canyon's address of 8548 E. Canyon View Ave., Orange, CA 92869 did not show up on the GPS, so they took to Google Maps via cell phone to find it.  Once in the parking lot the trailhead begins. Ku‘uipo took a right on the trail and it took her to the upper part of the reservoir where picnickers were enjoying lunch.  Up there, it also had a sign pointing in the opposite direction to begin the trail through Peter's Canyon.  Ku‘uipo told Mike, "Other direction!"

The trail began near the street, lots of highway noises and airplanes above.  It wasn't a sweet sound for a "nature" hike.  Further along, the hike it took them to a gravel and dirt road, where the reservoir was to the right and a hill with a steep trail could be seen in the distance.

For Ku‘uipo and Mike, Peter's Canyon was "meh."  Having walked through the forest and near beaches, Peter's Canyon was a trail lined by either highway or homes.  The reservoir was depleted of water from the drought.  Sunflowers lined the trail leading up to the East Ridge Loop which made the hike less boring.

The East Ridge Loop begins at a fork in the road.  They both go in the same place, but the view from the top of the hill is far more spectacular.  In the distance, the old El Toro Marine Corps base could be seen.  Rattlesnakes could be heard throughout various parts of the canyon.

Here are a few pictures from the hike-

Ku‘uipo walking up the gravel road.

Mike jogging to catch up.

Dried out reservoir.

Reservoir.

Full view of reservoir.

View from peak of East Ridge Loop trail.  Tustin Marine Corps Air Station.