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Wood Canyon Trail – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

Wood Canyon Trail – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

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5.0

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Wood Canyon Trail – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

03:14

44.1km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.94 km for 652 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 25.5 km for 652 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

10.6 km

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Natural

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park includes over 4,500 acres of untouched wilderness and natural areas. A lot of the "roads" in the park are smooth double-track paths, and there …

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2

11.6 km

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park encompasses 4,500 acres of different natural ecosystems. The trails winding through the park are hard-packed and great for running, and every few hundred meters feels so different compared to the prior miles.

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3

12.1 km

Dripping Cave (Robbers Cave)

Highlight • Cave

The Dripping Cave! In the wet months, there can be enough water to "drip" if not flow in spots. And you never know what wildlife may be in the area.

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4

13.3 km

Wood Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful gravel road though the canyon bottom that climbs gently and offers lots of shady spots.

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5

18.0 km

Vista Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Small side trail for those who are bored with the main trail.

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6

18.6 km

West Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide, partly furrowed trail with beautiful views

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7

22.6 km

Mathis Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Mathis Canyon Trail is a tough climb in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. There are a couple rolling sections to catch your breath, but be prepared for a tough (but fun) ride.

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B

44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

13.5 km

5.44 km

3.73 km

3.59 km

105 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

18.5 km

4.21 km

1.34 km

886 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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