Orchard Trail

This trail is a modest climb whichever direction you like it. The northern aspect is shadier, but the trail becomes mostly exposed and sunny as you head south towards the Rough Go Trail. The trail is mildly technical with some rocks and roots. Add this portion of the trail to create a variation of the Channel Drive Trail Loop - it makes it approximately 1/4 of a mile shorter.
 

Another Short trail,  perfect for a weekend day when you plan to do other things later. The hike was a great workout for the entire family! The terrain is easy to follow and there are plenty of opportunities to take breaks. Hiking with kids can be especially fun because you get them out in nature while keeping an eye on their energy levels - it's never too late or early when making this type of trek together, even if one person isn't feeling up to par from day-to-day activities like work/school etcetera.

The trail is good, but there is not that much shade. In the end, there are some trees for shade. Also, the app tells you to go up the driveway at the end (when you're walking), do NOT go up there. It's just a driveway to someone's house.
 

Starting from the Alahambra Creek Staging Area, the Orchard Trailheads out on a gentle incline through a mostly open, grassy area with some trees. The trail is wide and well-kept like many of the trails in Briones Regional Park. At just past 3/4 of a mile, the trail turns north and descends briefly before connecting with the Pine tree Trail at the park office. Orchard Trail was well maintained and on the way back down you could be able to get a good run-in.