East Fortuna Staging Area

Very very nice place to get out and enjoy nature. There are Miles and Miles of trails around here having a variety of different difficulty levels.

The last 25 times I've gone to Mission Trails this is where I've parked. It's a clean little lot with a central corral, multiple lots for parking trailers, etc. if needed. Great place to disembark on your hike or ride especially if you have children along. The trails immediately nearby are nice. Also, you're even closer to the main trails than if you were to park in the South end off of Junipero Serra Trl.

Very clean, quiet and secluded from the main attraction.

In the spring when there’s water flowing through Mission Trails, this is the best side of the park for hiking. Easy access right off the highway, but as soon as you’re on the trail, you’ll feel like you’re in another world.

If you have 2 hours or more to spare, get on the Oak Canyon Trail (see a trail map for a couple ways to get to it), where the path follows a creek and you’ll enjoy several small waterfalls.

Nice little spot to begin a hike. Clean bathrooms, maintained dirt parking lot.