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Upper O'Neill Trail route map
ModerateOut and Back

Upper O'Neill Trail

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

1.9 mi

Distance

292 ft

Elev. Gain

42m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Upper O'Neill Trail is a 1.9-mile out-and-back trail located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This moderate trail offers an elevation gain of 292 feet, with a maximum elevation of 342 meters, making it a relatively gentle hike for those seeking a short outdoor experience. The trail's dirt surface enhances the rustic nature hike experience. It is well-suited for a casual trek, but hikers should be prepared for some mild inclines due to the elevation gain.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

mild elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:303 ft
Max:342 ft
89 ft
89 ft
303 ft316 ft329 ft342 ft0.0 mi0.5 mi0.9 mi1.4 mi1.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

suburban nature setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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