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4,072 ft
Distance
-585 ft
Descent
00:07:52
Avg time
-585 ft
Altitude change
291 ft
Altitude min
877 ft
Altitude max
877 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
4,039 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:07:52
Avg time

5 Oaks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (13 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13832 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157640 in Trail Running
    • #92753 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #344 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #8,289 in Trail Running
    • #5,238 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Very fun technical trail with drops, jumps, berms, steep sections, and rock gardens. Trail has become fairly steep due to major erosion from heavy rain.

Access Info

off of a road on the top of a hill by a water tower

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 794 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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on Apr 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (47 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 5-oaks trailhead (33.574590, -117.743770)

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      4:56 | 323 | Dec 15, 2025 , Aliso Viejo

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      benkie123
      It’s prime time out there. Berms are bigger than ever and there’s even little hidden kickers in the top half
      MTBMOR MTBMOR
      The trail is all repaired and running good. All the unexpected hazards are removed. You still have to ride at your ability and it does get soft as it gets drier.
      zdrenduro67 zdrenduro67
      i'd rate this a double black right now (9-26-20) and I only say this because of the horrendous state that it is in...worst condition I've ever ridden it and i've been riding it for 10+ years

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 5 Oaks located?
      5 Oaks is located in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Aliso Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.57459, -117.74377.
      ▼ How hard is 5 Oaks?
      5 Oaks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 5 Oaks?
      The trail has 585 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 291 ft to 877 ft.
      ▼ How long is 5 Oaks?
      5 Oaks is 4,072 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 5 Oaks?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on 5 Oaks. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 5 Oaks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 5 Oaks are:
      • July (49 activities)
      • June (47 activities)
      • May (46 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 5 Oaks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 5 Oaks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 5 Oaks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride 5 Oaks. The trail is 4,072 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 5 Oaks?
      5 Oaks is a very popular trail. There have been 11,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,833 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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