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2.1 miles
Distance
323 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:18:09
Avg time
257 ft
Altitude change
531 ft
Altitude min
788 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,910 ft
Distance down
1,673 ft
Distance flat
00:18:09
Avg time

Aliso Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83357 in Trail Running
    • #70380 in Hiking
    • #4018 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1227 in Adaptive Biking
    • #15084 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,726 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,062 in Trail Running
    • #4,014 in Hiking
    • #78 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #114 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,125 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Starts moderate steep but gets easier as you go up. Good climb, great views.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendlySummitViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 200 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Aliso Summit Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to aliso-summit trailhead (33.537400, -117.723280)

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      May 7, 2019 @ 8:49pm
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      youtuber MTB Riding Aliso Summit DH, February 10, 2024
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      8:56 | 138 | Feb 15, 2024 , Aliso Viejo
      youtuber MTB Riding Aliso Summit, February 10, 2024 |...
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      17:45 | 154 | Feb 14, 2024 , Aliso Viejo
      youtuber MTB Riding Aliso Summit Ocean View, February...
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      3:13 | 132 | Feb 13, 2024 , Aliso Viejo
      youtuber MTB Riding | Jan's Birthday Ride | Aliso...
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      16:57 | 177 | Mar 22, 2023 , Aliso Viejo
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      1 Review & Comments

      bigaloha bigaloha
      Always fun pretending to live along this ridgeline. BIG homes! Nice trail to coast along

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Aliso Summit located?
      Aliso Summit 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 33.5374, -117.72328.
      ▼ How hard is Aliso Summit?
      Aliso Summit is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aliso Summit?
      Aliso Summit has 323 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 531 ft to 788 ft.
      ▼ How long is Aliso Summit?
      Aliso Summit is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aliso Summit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Aliso Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Aliso Summit?
      Aliso Summit is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Aliso Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aliso Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Aliso Summit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Aliso Summit. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Aliso Summit?
      Aliso Summit is a very popular trail. There have been 1,947 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,639 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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