So I read other reviews and this was supposedly the best trail hike in the OC. I mean it’s ok at best but it doesn’t beat Bommer or Whiting. It’s a 2 mile loop and a good amount is next to the freeway. I want to get away from city life and I nature walk not view it for over a mile. It’s a good walk for little kids but overall itwas just ok.

Nice little loop to walk around. 1.8 miles. Spotted a few lovely wildflowers

Nice little walk (@ 2 mi.) with some pleasant views, but very limited and lots of traffic noise. Dogs on leash permitted and foot traffic flows in one direction.

Very small loop but easily traversed but all family and people groups. Restrooms at the base of the trail. Parking lot is small but you can park across the street at the park. You can also cross over to the Shady canyon trail at the base as they intersect.

Quail loop is a perfect and serene hike if you only want to do about an hour long hike. Even less if you power walk. Hardly any people around so it felt like a nice getaway without going too far.

Super easy hike! Took the smaller route which was 1.8 miles total. Good for children too. No shade though. I would recommend if youre just looking to walk and not have a real workout.

Dog friendly! Took my dog here for a relaxing walk. The views were beautiful with vibrant shades of yellow and green. There was a variety of birds and other wildlife. Ive been here when the flowers werent in bloom and it was still beautiful.

Really nice trail half hidden in the hills. Its pretty popular with the locals, so depending on when you go the trail can be pretty busy and not as relaxing as you hoped. Depending if you go left or right when you start the trail, youll either have a steep(ish) incline to start (if you go left) or a more relaxed incline if you go right. There isnt too much parking for busy days, but if you go just a bit further up the road theres a larger parking lot.

I really enjoyed this trail definitely gives you options on how to start and end. You can start off going uphill or going around to the right near the 405 which Im not a fan of cause you want to take in nature not see cars zoom by. I really prefer going up and then back up when its flat.

Great place to go for a hike. You see a lot of lizards that kids love to catch. Some snakes - so be careful. I hear there are mountain lions as well but weve never seen them. Take some binoculars and some water, the hike is short but it gets hot quick. Get off the couch and go for a hike and enjoy.

Easy short hike with okay views. Dog friendly. Parking can get crowded but you can usually get one after waiting a few minutes.

From here you can hike/run/bike 3 different trails. The Quail Hill loop is 1.75 mile long with about 100 feet of elevation. The Shady Canyon trail is an out and back trail thats 4.4 miles long total with about 200 ft of elevation. You can extend it into a 7 mile long trek by continuing over to the Bommers Canyon Trail loop. Lastly, the longest and most difficult trail starts behind the Community Center building. This trail goes all the way to Newport Beach as it connects to the Crystal Cove Trails. From Quail Hill to Crystal Cove State Beach is about 12 miles, depending on which way you go after you hit the top of El Morro.

Best place to take picture with dried bush. Just be careful snakes, Ants and ticks

A nice 5 mile walk.After living an incredibly sedentary lifestyle for the past 4 years, I decided to join the family for an impromptu hike. I havent been active since my days running cross country in high school, but I found the Quail Hill Trailhead rather pleasant. Gradual hills and a generally flat landscape make for a forgiving experience. Im only 21, so perhaps this is a deciding factor.Regardless, this is a well-maintained trailway close to a community center, nearby neighborhoods, and a shopping center- all while maintaining its own sense of serene isolation.If youre on the fence, youve got to give this trail a shot.

Nice place to go and take photo. But to be careful about rattlesnake and ticks

Amazing place to go hiking, running, walking and relax with the family or by your selfs

Very good place. Beautiful views.

No shade but simple loop hike for the family. They are implementing one direction loop due to COVID 19 currently so feel pretty safe there. Definitely go early.

Great place for hiking and mountain biking, but beware of snakes and spiders, especially during summer and fall.

Great trail for easy hiking/running. The higher-than-usual rain that we’ve had has made the are even more lush and green, and the scenery is simply beautiful all around, especially for an area so close to the freeway. Also located at the head of the Shady Canyon trail, which is great for more intense running/biking.

We saw the beautiful yellow flowers covering the hill as a blanket when driving through I405. We stopped here in the trailhead and took some pictures. It looked amazing and calming. The parking is adequate and neat place hangout.

Not great for exploration. If youre looking for a straightforward hike to exercise this is it. Clean bathrooms and a few good views.

This is a pretty hike (like most). Beautiful canyons, a couple bridges, overlooks the golf course in some areas. It does connect to other hiking trails, so if you have the time, energy and good shoes, youll like this. The incline is not too steep, you can run if youre inclined (pun intended).Populated just enough. Good for a single girl.

Good public bathroom, water pressure on fountains makes it hard to top off water bottles, plenty of parking,

Loop trail is a little less than 2 miles, so is a nice easy hike with moderate change in elevation. A nice place for birding. Has restrooms.

The best trail in Irvine. I go this hiking every weekend with my running club members.First it has great view of natural. Specially near boomers canyons is so beautiful. And also it is little bit hilly so it is good for training. If you want to practice hill, then you can start from quai hill park to the crystal cove peak park. The round trip is about 9 miles.If you live in Irvine, this is trail you must go.

Nice place to walk. From the parking lot you can travel back towards the freeway or away from the freeway. Both ways are interesting for walking and birding. Towards the freeway you travel past the fire station to a bike path, follow the dirt path to the left and it will lead you to several areas that have varying amounts of water. Ducks, shorebirds, flycatchers and song birds can be found in this area. The trail leads bath to the bike path that you can follow for miles. If you chose to go away from the freeway the path is steep but the view is quite good. Several hills attract numerous birds including Northern Harrier, Greater Roadrunner, Red-tailed hawk, coopers hawk and an occasional White-tailed Kite.

Not the most exciting vistas, or wildlife. Fairly brown in the summer also. Definitely worth checking out.

Very nice area, well kept, restrooms are clean and parking is plenty. The community center parking lot is large & spacious.

I really liked this trail! Ive been both left and right, and left is way more beautiful! Its about an 8 mile walk going left and a little over 2 miles going right. Plus, its dog friendly!!!

Absolutely LOVE this place! The scenery is like nothing else around here...in photos it looks surreal! Amazing place to go for a run/hike/bike as well

Grear hike for beginners. Lots of wild life to see.

April, 2019: everything has blossomed and bloomed due to all the recent rain.Beautiful, easy trail, but theres no shade.Great for family + kids

Really popular. Alot if people. May need to use alternate parking.Bathrooms are usually open.

Its pretty, but mostly in the sun. Not good for hot days.

Even more beautiful than usual after heavy rains brought this trail to life

Very clean. Hiked all the way around to Strawberry Farms Golf Course. Roadrunners, falcons, vultures, kildares, blue birds, etc.

Great view of city and flowers next to great weather.

Well paved for bikers, joggers. This year its more scenic.

Very nice short distance walk.

Easy trail, nice view, very peaceful. Clean bathrooms near by.

Nice quick walk with my puppy

Very cool and easy trail. We took our Australian Cattle dog and she enjoyed it there.*We did the loop which is approximately 1.8 miles*

Mountain bikes the Bommer canyon trail loop (about 14 miles) last Sunday, 2/11/19. We decided to head out in the rain and ignore the trail signs. The ride was beautiful but very very muddy. My buddy’s chain ended up breaking right by the 73 in the pouring rain so he waited beneath the freeway as I completed the remaining 6 miles back to the truck. Ended up being a pretty grueling ride compared to when the trail is dry. But it was well worth it and will always be a great memory.

Beautiful sunset & a baby bunny came to visit us...

Very nice trail, but it is pretty strenuous for those who arent active every day. I recommend the trail for people who can walk up and downhill for quite some time.

Short easy beginner trails. Great for quick wknd runs. It is beautiful when its clear outside.

Outstanding hike and vistas

Nice and easy My Toddler was able to hike with me.

Great hiking/ mountain biking place with a great view. It also connects to Laguna Canyon, Crystal Cove, and Bommer Canyon for an even longer adventure

Easy hiking. Nice trail.

Was an easy first beginner hike. Very beautiful on a cloudy day. Lots of birds to see in the area.

A quick, 1.8 mile loop hike on a well maintained trail that offers great views, some elevation gains, and good parking.

This an amazing place to visit

Great place for a little hike/walk. Just watch out for snakes.

Muplti trails here, the trails wont marked clearly but great place to hike

It is a fine trail, and well kept. The path is well marked. However, the photos, at least as of October 2019, are misleading. The park recently experienced a burn, so its all dirt with no grass. ~2 miles round trip and basically flat. Not a good hike, but not a bad one either.

Great bike trail in the beautiful area.

I walked this trail with a friend a few years ago. It was simple, but relaxing. I enjoyed the even terrain. I would recommend going in the Oct./ Nov time of year. Its very dry and kinda ugly in the Summer with the dead bushes.

Its ok. Alot of coyotes and bees. I think bears its not so safe. Snakes lots of them and bugs.

The rain brings this place alive.

2 trails, one is a loop (roughly 2 miles) with slight slopes/incline, the other one is one way and you need to backtrack on flat level ground (short of 8 miles). quiet, serene, very lush from the recent winter rain. wear good used toe shoes, a hat and water. its fun and easy for the kids as well

A good place to walk in the morning

Beautiful view.Clean atmosphere.Great to go for a bike work out or hiking work out. Will definitely come back.

Google’s hours for this trail are incorrect. It is open to Sunset.

Not bad. 2 mile loop, just a little elevated. So many birds on the way. Very little greenery though. I personally do not like sun but if you do, the hike/ walk is great.

It was much dryer than the photos. No shade on the route. No elevation gain which makes it a perfect place for a short walk.Parking was available and it wasnt busy at around 5 oclock on Saturday.

The most beautiful place ever created by god.

Beautiful spot for family photos. Easy to get to from the 405 Frwy.

Nice 2 mile loop trail right off the 405 Fwy at Sand Canyon exit. You can walk, jog, mountain bike or bring the kids and dogs and get back to nature for a bit. There are a few picnic tables, and the bathrooms are not bad. There are water fountains and free parking, but the lot is small and weekend mornings before 10:00 get pretty packed. There is a bigger lot across the street though if you cant find a spot...

Always a beautiful location to visit.@PacHillStudio

I saw two white tailed kites here

Great trail for beginners, really enjoyed it.

Nice trailhead, around 2 mi. Great up/down hill next to it for biking and uphill runs

Easy access. Well maintained. Dog friendly. Lovely quick getaway with access to many adjoining trails.

Beautiful scenery. Nice for a casual walk.

Quiet and peaceful hike

Great trails. Can go from the 405 to Crystal Cove.

Nice little hike.

Was closed today due to the rain so we walked the shady canyon trail nearby. Always lovely.

Great walk I did in 3 hours! Ill come back for pictures.

Flat road and good for walk.

Great hike, amazing trails for both hikers and bicycles.

Cool spot, great views

Easy walk of about 45 minutes, beautiful views and good vantage points over the city and the whole area

Fantastic walking path... not highly trafficked. Approximately 2 miles.

Nice tail, well kept.

Nice trail. Im not an avid hiker but found this trail really scenic and great 4 mile walk.

Lake view, easy way

Its a nice little trail for anyone that want to get away from the city and enjoy a bit of nature.

One of My favorite places to walk.

Gorgeous location to walk, run, cycle and take in the views. Abundant birds. Watch for roadrunners and even coyotes.

Great place to hike at for beginners

Nice and open view.

An Official Hiking Review:Quail Hill is a beautiful hike that offers a spectacular final view of the surrounding area. This place is well maintained and in fabulous condition. Would recommend highly to those interested in coming.

Paved and Sandy trails very quiet but not lonely.

Its a nice local location for running or hanging out. I guess its more beautiful in spring than other seasons. Also watch for the roadrunners!

Great quite local hike

Great trail very peaceful

Excellent multi use trail; dogs, runners, walkers, cyclists