Mountain Bike

25.7 miles

Distance

4,702 ft

Climb

-4,791 ft

Descent

999 ft

High Point

I was struggling with the routing tool making this one. Everything is basically correct until the end... you finish out coming down Car Wreck then make your way back to the start via double track.

This route links up the 'bangers in the Aliso area including 5 Oaks, Mentally Sensitive (now called Sheep run), Telonics, and Car Wreck. Lots of steep climbing packed in to hit these run. Telonics is not on Trailfoks, and is represented by the straight line which runs down from the viewpoint area label 'Canyon Acres' (this is more locally known as 'top of the world'). These trails are all classified as 'black diamonds' but they are very advanced black diamonds -- steeper and more technical than many double blacks I have ridden.

Detailed Description

Aliso Bangers is a 26 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Aliso Viejo California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 4,702 ft with a max elevation of 999 ft then descends -4,791 ft.

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Trails in Route

	5 Oaks Climb				1,483 ft
	5 Oaks				4,239 ft
	Alta Laguna Boulevard				1 mile
	Sheep Run				3,468 ft
	Mathis Canyon Trail				3 miles
	Phillips Street				1,060 ft
	Old Stairsteps				817 ft
	Car Wreck				2,333 ft
	Oak Grove				2,730 ft
	Car Wreck				3,071 ft
	Oak Grove				1,457 ft
	Car Wreck				2,333 ft
	Oak Grove				1,457 ft
	Wood Canyon Trail				2 miles

Details

Riding area

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Double Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM
Direction

One Direction

More Stats for Aliso Bangers mountain bike route

Avg time

2 hr 43 min
Altitude min

84 ft
Altitude start

573 ft
Altitude end

486 ft
Grade

-0.1%
Grade max

-226.9%
Grade min

232.9%
Distance climb

14 miles
Distance down

11 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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trail	date	description
Mathis Canyon Trail	Sep 18, 2024 @ 8:47pm 10 hours	sandy spots but otherwise good
Wood Canyon Trail	Sep 4, 2024 @ 6:52pm Sep 4, 2024	The road has a few sandy spots but still easily rideable
5 Oaks	Aug 21, 2024 @ 10:45pm Aug 21, 2024	fricken dust bowl, but it was pretty good, the sign is moved off to the side further and there is now a cemented gate into the ground on the hike up
Old Stairsteps	Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:58am Jul 2, 2024
5 Oaks Climb	May 24, 2024 @ 9:42am May 24, 2024