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2,927 ft
Distance
-329 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
-329 ft
Altitude change
409 ft
Altitude min
739 ft
Altitude max
739 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-34.7%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
2,707 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Lynx Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (24 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3809 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Short technical DH. Be aware it is downhill only.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 226 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,970 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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on Jan 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (51 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lynx trailhead (33.581880, -117.752450)
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      Videos

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      youtuber Aliso Mountain Biking - Trail Guide
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      9:49 | 372 | Apr 28, 2021 , Aliso Viejo
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      13:39 | 464 | Mar 28, 2022 , Aliso Viejo
      youtuber Lynx Aliso Woods Mountain Biking #AlisoWoods...
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      0:57 | 14 | Sep 7, 2026 , Aliso Viejo

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Routes with this trail

      74
      Aliso Woods - Intermediate Route 1
      10 miles • 776 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is located closer to the beach in Orange County, which allows for...
      222
      Aliso Woods - Advanced Route 1
      ★ 2.5 • 16 miles • 1,803 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is located closer to the beach in Orange County, which allows for...
      124
      Aliso and Laguna Intermediate Tech
      15 miles • 1,505 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Two fun popular tech trails in Aliso Wood Canyon. Not too hard, but make sure you are prepared. Note: at...
      4.4 ★★★★★
      51 Ratings
      5 ★ 53%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★ 2%
      1 ★ 2%

      12 Reviews & Comments

      SlimSmitty SlimSmitty
      The same guys that think this trail is downhill and mountain bike only are probably the same ones that think e-bikes are allowed in the wilderness area. Both of those thoughts are categorically wrong. The drops, rocks, and ruts have grown considerably in the last 3 years, and it may be an easy black, but it's a black.
      Alzlab
      A great trail to get you ready for blacks. As far as black trails are there's one's fairly easy. Not too many drops and not too high. I'm an intermediate and like this one to hone my skills
      larry81541 larry81541
      This is really a blue trail like Rockit, but with one or two sections that could be called black at a stretch. The hardest section is still easier than the hardest section on sheep run, which could fairly be called black, but just barely. If you want to know what a real black trail is like, you should try out some of the unofficial trails in the area. These are not on trailforks but tgey all have truly black character with hard technical sections, steep parts requiring full commitment, and sometimes even near vertical rollers.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lynx located?
      Lynx 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 33.58188, -117.75245.
      ▼ How hard is Lynx?
      Lynx is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lynx?
      The trail has 329 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 409 ft to 739 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lynx?
      Lynx is 2,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lynx?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lynx. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lynx?
      Lynx is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Lynx? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lynx are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lynx?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lynx. The trail is 2,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lynx?
      Lynx is a very popular trail. There have been 21,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23,301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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