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Moro Ridge Lookout
4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moro Ridge Lookout's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Moro Ridge Lookout
Great trail for mountain biking, trail running, and/or hiking, with access into Crystal Cove and the Laguna Coast Wilderness. The views are awesome, but be sure to bring water and sunscreen!
Great trail. Good incline for most of the first part of the loop coming from day parking area and then the payoff is incredible views on the way back! Incredible!!
Moderate to difficult trail, a good amount of uphill walking. Worth it for the amazing views once up top and walking back down.
Trail conditions & character
“Good incline for most of the first part of the loop coming from day parking area and then the payoff is incredible views on the way back!”
“Good incline for most of the first part of the loop coming from day parking area and then the payoff is incredible views on the way back!”
“Good incline for most of the first part of the loop coming from day parking area and then the payoff is incredible views on the way back!”
Plan your run at Moro Ridge Lookout
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecrystalcovestatepark.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–4:45 pm |
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