If you’re looking for some Orange County, CA hiking trails, the Caspers Wilderness Park should be on your list. It is the largest park established in Orange County, CA and has many trails to explore with views of the Cleveland National Forest. With 8,000 acres, you’ll have plenty to explore! To the north it is bordered by the Audubon Society’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary.
I recently visited the park in the mid-summer, so undoubtedly it was a sunny, but very hot hike. There is not a lot of shade on the trails, but when you find them the beautiful groves of Coastal Live Oaks and California Sycamores are a welcome respite from the hot sun.
My favorite part is the wildlife! Check out my picture of a baby horned lizard that I saw along the side of the trail: 
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Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy. (P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 923-2210
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Hi there! Parts of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park have some shade, as well as a couple of parts of El Moro Canyon in Crystal Cove. A lot of Southern CA hiking doesn’t have a lot of shade. Happy trails!
anyone know of a hike with some good shade in Caspers or nearby?
Wonderful website. Lots of useful info here. I’m sending it to a few pals ans also sharing in delicious. Thanks for sharing great tips!
Great stories! I went to Casper’s a few years ago and Carol’s recollections remind me of the fun times I’ve had 🙂