14.1 miles
Distance
1,946 ft
Climb
-1,955 ft
Descent
1,000 ft
High Point

A double loop in Aliso Canyon. Starting at the top of the canyon at Canyon View park and then a climb to Alta Laguna to cross over to Meadows ST. Climb Mathis and come down Rock-It then if you are looking for more pain climb Cholla one more time and come down Lynx before heading home.

Included Coyote Run and Dripping cave to increase the ST flow.

Detailed Description
Aliso from the Top is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Aliso Viejo California. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,946 ft with a max elevation of 1,000 ft then descends -1,955 ft.
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More Stats for Aliso from the Top mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 36 min
  • Altitude min
    83 ft
  • Altitude start
    535 ft
  • Altitude end
    525 ft
  • Grade max
    -54.1%
  • Grade min
    42.6%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
Avg: 3 (3 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Meadows Trail
Dec 3, 2024 @ 4:47pm
Dec 3, 2024
Some overgrowth was trimmed back which helped visibility on the mid switch backs. Thanks for the trailwork!
Coyote Run
Nov 16, 2024 @ 10:05am
Nov 16, 2024
Fun connector trail
Cholla
Nov 16, 2024 @ 9:10am
Nov 16, 2024
Mathis Canyon Trail
Oct 30, 2024 @ 2:43pm
Oct 30, 2024
some spots are very soft but overall in good shape
Rock-It
Oct 11, 2024 @ 7:49pm
Oct 11, 2024
Dry and dusty.
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