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2,031 ft
Distance
266 ft
Climb
00:07:00
Avg time
266 ft
Altitude change
448 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
13.1%
Grade
47.2%
Grade min
1,965 ft
Distance climb
00:07:00
Avg time

Cholla Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47809 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34485 in Trail Running
    • #21767 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Short, technical, singletrack climb with lots of switchbacks and rock faces
Beginning June 1, 2021, this trail will be uphill only for Mountain Bikes remain bidirectional for all users. The trail will be edited at that time to reflect the changes.
https://www.ocparks.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=119899

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 25.4 km average
6 Months
  • 266 rides
  • 21.3 km avg distance
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  • 2,627 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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        Directions to cholla trailhead (33.580220, -117.746830)

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        Nov 25, 2012 @ 6:04pm
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        Dec 11, 2023 @ 5:20pm
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        Mar 12, 2016 @ 2:41pm
        Mar 12, 2016

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        youtuber MTB Riding Cholla, Aliso Wood Canyons,...
        5:14 | 144 | Nov 11, 2024 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding The All New Cholla, Aliso Wood...
        5:34 | 160 | Jun 9, 2024 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Cholla x2, Aliso Wood Canyons,...
        8:52 | 160 | Aug 9, 2023 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Cholla, Aliso Wood Canyons, August...
        5:16 | 291 | Aug 8, 2023 , Aliso Viejo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cholla

        ▼ Where is Cholla located?
        Cholla 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 33.58022, -117.74683.
        ▼ How hard is Cholla?
        Cholla is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cholla?
        Cholla has 266 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 448 ft to 715 ft.
        ▼ Is Cholla a point to point trail?
        Cholla is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cholla?
        Cholla is 2,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cholla?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cholla. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cholla?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cholla are:
        • July (267 activities)
        • February (238 activities)
        • June (165 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cholla? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cholla are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cholla?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cholla. The trail is 2,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cholla?
        Cholla is a very popular trail. There have been 27,700 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32,219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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