23.5 miles
Distance
4,153 ft
Climb
-4,603 ft
Descent
946 ft
High Point
A decently long, technically challenging enduro ride for beginner to intermediate riders.
Extra Info:
No trail connection between West Ridge and Awsut, just take Alta Laguna Blvd. A more technically demanding version of this enduro exists, including a lap of Telonics and substituting the transfer from the end of Mentally Sensitive to Stairsteps with a climb up Stairsteps and Old Stairsteps, then a full run down Stairsteps. Unfortunately, Telonics isn't marked on Trailforks.
Detailed Description
Aliso Intermediate Enduro is a 24 mile expert race route located near Aliso Viejo California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 43 trails. This route climbs 4,153 ft with a max elevation of 946 ft then descends -4,603 ft.
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98 Reviews & Comments
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TerrariaNoob348
(Jan 5, 2023 at 18:47)
Trail Lynx
Really sick trail. Visited the area for a couple weeks rode this trail a bunch.
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DPTR
(Apr 3, 2022 at 7:39)
Trail Lynx
This is my favorite trail at Wood Canyon. It is a fast, technical downhill with some alternate jumps. No big gaps or tables, just little things you can drop off. Do NOT take a beginner down this trail. Only ride this trail when you are comfortable on Rock-It, then it will be really fun!
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DPTR
(Mar 7, 2022 at 16:57)
Trail Meadows Trail
Don't go up, but the down is great. Super fun with lots of switchbacks. Be warned that this trail is steeper than rock it and lynx, but it is less technical. If you can handle a little bit of steep turns, you'll be fine.
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DPTR
(Mar 7, 2022 at 16:57)
Trail Meadows Trail
Don't go up, but the down is great. Super fun with lots of switchbacks. Be warned that this trail is steeper than rock it and lynx, but it is less technical. If you can handle a little bit of steep turns, you'll be fine.
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DPTR
(Mar 7, 2022 at 16:57)
Trail Meadows Trail
Don't go up, but the down is great. Super fun with lots of switchbacks. Be warned that this trail is steeper than rock it and lynx, but it is less technical. If you can handle a little bit of steep turns, you'll be fine.
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DPTR
(Feb 27, 2022 at 6:58)
Trail Rock-It
In my opinion this is the best trail at Wood Canyon. I think it is about a low black, and has the right combination of tech and flow. Recently (early 2022) it has been pretty eroded and gnarly than usual. It is a black diamond right now. Please DO NOT go up this trail, as many of the corners are very blind and some people go very fast down it. You may think it is okay because of the many different line choices, but some sections barely have room for a biker to pass a hiker squeezed into a bush, much less another biker pedaling the opposite direction.
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Trail Cholla
Really steep for pedaling an enduro bike. Should be changed into a proper climbing trail.
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Trail Cholla
Really steep for pedaling an enduro bike. Should be changed into a proper climbing trail.
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boltonhouse1
(May 28, 2021 at 11:46)

Trail Meadows Trail
PLEASE STOP RIDING UPHILL! People fly down this thing. It might be a great workout, but I just saw someone get smacked. Thanks yo!
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boltonhouse1
(May 28, 2021 at 11:46)

Trail Meadows Trail
PLEASE STOP RIDING UPHILL! People fly down this thing. It might be a great workout, but I just saw someone get smacked. Thanks yo!
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boltonhouse1
(May 28, 2021 at 11:46)

Trail Meadows Trail
PLEASE STOP RIDING UPHILL! People fly down this thing. It might be a great workout, but I just saw someone get smacked. Thanks yo!
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Trail Stairsteps
Great technical trail but only way to do it is to hike a bike.
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Trail Stairsteps
Great technical trail but only way to do it is to hike a bike.
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TheJacobsen
(Jan 6, 2021 at 21:03)
Trail Dripping Cave
This trail is closed and blocked off. Making it unrideable
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TheJacobsen
(Jan 6, 2021 at 21:03)
Trail Dripping Cave
This trail is closed and blocked off. Making it unrideable
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Trail Meadows Trail
Primarily a downhill trail, busy with hikers on the weekends. Please take Mathis up if you want to session Meadows or Mentally Sensitive. I’ve come across way too many MTBers riding up this and that’s just a collision waiting to happen..
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Trail Meadows Trail
Primarily a downhill trail, busy with hikers on the weekends. Please take Mathis up if you want to session Meadows or Mentally Sensitive. I’ve come across way too many MTBers riding up this and that’s just a collision waiting to happen..
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Trail Meadows Trail
Primarily a downhill trail, busy with hikers on the weekends. Please take Mathis up if you want to session Meadows or Mentally Sensitive. I’ve come across way too many MTBers riding up this and that’s just a collision waiting to happen..
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WRainey88
(Sep 15, 2020 at 16:14)
Trail Dripping Cave
Still closed to bikes due to sensitive habitat.
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WRainey88
(Sep 15, 2020 at 16:14)
Trail Dripping Cave
Still closed to bikes due to sensitive habitat.
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IsaiahSimon1406
(Sep 13, 2020 at 14:42)
Trail Rock-It
Don’t go up, but the downhill is super fun. Some rock rolls, good berms, and a super long rock garden. After the rock garden tho there is a hard uphill. Good luck to anyone who can clear the uphill. I would call it a black and so does the trail system.
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Trail Stairsteps
SUPER fun technical trail that's great for mountain unicyclists.
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Trail Stairsteps
SUPER fun technical trail that's great for mountain unicyclists.
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gdackerm
(Jun 7, 2020 at 15:28)

Trail 5 Oaks
Caution on the new section on the lower part of the trail. Just into the new bottom section the left turn there is a piece of rebar stick up about 5 inches and it is dangerous. I’m sure the ranger will bring tools to repair this but be safe for the next couple day.
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Trail Aliso Canyon Road
This is a beautiful paved trail. There is a surprising amount of climb on the way back to your car. It doesn't look like much but you will be surprised when you fell it.
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Trail Aliso Canyon Road
This is a beautiful paved trail. There is a surprising amount of climb on the way back to your car. It doesn't look like much but you will be surprised when you fell it.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail West Ridge
Few small climbs. lolz. This fire road has extended steep climbs that will have you weaving back and forth for relief. If you park at the top, know that you will be ending your ride with a hellofa climb.
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Trail Meadows Trail
Steep Bermed trail with tight turns, braking bumps and a few jumps.
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Trail Meadows Trail
Steep Bermed trail with tight turns, braking bumps and a few jumps.
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Trail Meadows Trail
Steep Bermed trail with tight turns, braking bumps and a few jumps.
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Trail Wood Canyon Trail
Nice ride though the canyon bottom.
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Trail Wood Canyon Trail
Nice ride though the canyon bottom.
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Trail Wood Canyon Trail
Nice ride though the canyon bottom.
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Trail Wood Canyon Trail
Nice ride though the canyon bottom.
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Trail Wood Canyon Trail
Nice ride though the canyon bottom.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:56)
Trail Dripping Cave
This is a nice warm trail if ridden towards Mathis. There is one leg burner section of about 50 yards.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:56)
Trail Dripping Cave
This is a nice warm trail if ridden towards Mathis. There is one leg burner section of about 50 yards.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:51)
Trail Meadows Trail
This uphill trail rewards you with a sweet return. Don't let the mileage fool you, as it climbs over 750 feet. If you don't want to dab, pace yourself in between the switchbacks, as they will ask 110% to roll. Another great hill to ride for time.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:51)
Trail Meadows Trail
This uphill trail rewards you with a sweet return. Don't let the mileage fool you, as it climbs over 750 feet. If you don't want to dab, pace yourself in between the switchbacks, as they will ask 110% to roll. Another great hill to ride for time.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:51)
Trail Meadows Trail
This uphill trail rewards you with a sweet return. Don't let the mileage fool you, as it climbs over 750 feet. If you don't want to dab, pace yourself in between the switchbacks, as they will ask 110% to roll. Another great hill to ride for time.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Bjjbj
(Aug 24, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Mathis Canyon Trail
Great trail to test your fitness level. Steep early hills can burn the legs. Fast riders will clock in at sub 13 minutes. Good riders can be sub 15.
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Trail Meadows Trail
Nice descent with turns and berms , A couple of alternative jumps( no rock garden) , just flowing and flowing, nice trail to practice your turns.
It was sweeter after climbing it, it is very steep and challenging , but it gives you time to take breath before each steep section.
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It was sweeter after climbing it, it is very steep and challenging , but it gives you time to take breath before each steep section.

Trail Meadows Trail
Nice descent with turns and berms , A couple of alternative jumps( no rock garden) , just flowing and flowing, nice trail to practice your turns.
It was sweeter after climbing it, it is very steep and challenging , but it gives you time to take breath before each steep section.
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It was sweeter after climbing it, it is very steep and challenging , but it gives you time to take breath before each steep section.

Trail Meadows Trail
Nice descent with turns and berms , A couple of alternative jumps( no rock garden) , just flowing and flowing, nice trail to practice your turns.
It was sweeter after climbing it, it is very steep and challenging , but it gives you time to take breath before each steep section.
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It was sweeter after climbing it, it is very steep and challenging , but it gives you time to take breath before each steep section.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeOut & Back
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude min89 ft
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Altitude start876 ft
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Altitude end427 ft
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Grade-0.4%
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Grade max-72.2%
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Grade min52.3%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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