26.9 miles
Distance
3,783 ft
Climb
-3,783 ft
Descent
1,024 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
93 ft
Altitude min
175 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-50.4%
Grade max
87.6%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
4,354 ft
Distance flat

Take a tour through 3 different outdoor parks with this route Nothing too difficult here- as long as you pace yourself. I always end up walking back up Stairsteps at the end- no shame there. Park at the Ranger Station off of Alicia and Aliso Creek, or at Canyon View Park in Aliso and save yourself a couple of (somewhat) monotonous miles. Bring extra food and water- this route will take at minimum 2.5 - 3 hours of ride time. Parks visited: Aliso and Wood Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness, and Crystal Cove.

Detailed Description
Slow & Steady is a 27 mile popular expert route located near Aliso Viejo California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 3,783 ft with a max elevation of 1,024 ft then descends -3,783 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 4, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 26, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Laguna Canyon Riders
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Stats

  • Distance
    27 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    93 ft
  • Altitude start
    175 ft
  • Altitude end
    174 ft
  • Climb
    3,783 ft
  • Descent
    -3,783 ft
  • Grade max
    -50.4%
  • Grade min
    87.6%
  • Distance climb
    14 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,354 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    6
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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