It has grown on me!: 【Hike】Laurel Loop in Laguna Beach

Laurel Loop in Laguna Beach

Last month, my husband and I went hiking Laurel Loop in Laguna Beach. We found this trail in the book, 50 Hikes in Orange County, which I purchased to enjoy Orange County hikes.

Tips for Walking on Laurel Loop.
・Apply sunscreen on entire body.
・Wear sunglasses and hat.
・Drink water often.
・You cannot bring your dog.
・It's moderately easy trail.

My Laurel Loop Walking Summary (UA MapMyWalk App)

Laurel Loop (UA MapMyWalk App)

When I go hiking, I use Under Armour MapMyWalk App to track my walk. 😉

Laurel Loop (UA MapMyWalk App)

Parking (Willow Staging Area)

There is a parking lot, Willow Staging Area at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. It opens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking fee is $3 per vehicle a day.

Willow Staging Area Parking Lot at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Trail Hour

7:00 a.m. to Sunset

Parking Lot Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

In Orange County, mountain lions can be found in many cities. For instance, last month, a mountain lion was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in Newport Beach, and it was also spotted on Laguna Beach streets. In March, it was spotted roaming throughout a shopping center in Irvine. Therefore you should know what to do if you encounter a mountain lion before you go hiking in the mountains.

What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Laurel Canyon Trail (Moderate Trail)

Willow Canyon Trail and Laurel Canyon Trail

After we parked our car at the parking lot, we headed toward the trailhead of Laurel Canyon trail.

Willow Canyon Trail and Laurel Canyon Trail

Laurel Canyon Trail

It begins very easy trail.

Laurel Canyon Trail

You are entering the mountain. It's a bit steep trail, but the shade of the trees gives you a break from the heat.

Laurel Canyon Trail

I felt as if I were entering Totoro Forest. 😁

Laurel Canyon Trail and Stagecoach Trail

This is junction of Laurel Canyon trail and Stagecoach trail. If you choose to walk on Stagecoach trail, you will see Ghost Rock, which is also called Emoji Rock, up close. We kept walking on Laurel Canyon trail.

Laurel Canyon Trail

The Ghost Rock Can Be Still Seen from Laurel Canyon Trail.

On your right, you will still see the Ghost Rock, Emoji Rock, from the Laurel Canyon Trail.

Laurel Canyon Trail, Upper Laurel Canyon Trail and Laurel Spur Trail

This is junction of Laurel Canyon trail, Upper Laurel Canyon trail and Laurel Spur trail. We decided to hike on Laurel Supr trail.

Laurel Canyon Trail, Upper Laurel Canyon Trail and Laurel Spur Trail

Laurel Supr Trail (Moderate Trail)

Laurel Supr Trail

It was wide but a steep trail.

Laurel Supr Trail and Lizard Trail

This is junction of Laurel Supr trail and Lizard trail, which is difficult trail. We kept hiking on Laurel Supr trail.

Laurel Supr Trail

I told my husband that I felt that hiking were like a RPG game in real world. We used to be really into playing Final Fantasy video game in our childhood. In real world, there is no monster, but we might encounter wild animals.