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1.1 miles
Distance
-722 ft
Descent
00:07:12
Avg time
-722 ft
Altitude change
94 ft
Altitude min
815 ft
Altitude max
815 ft
Altitude start
95 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-43.2%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:07:12
Avg time

Meadows Trail 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
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25960 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #996 in Trail Running
    • #72472 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Extremely fun switchback, singletrack. Although Trailforks users ride this predominantly downhill, it is the closest climbing route to steeper downhill tracks descending in this area of the park.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 21.1 km average
6 Months
  • 181 rides
  • 24.9 km avg distance
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  • 1,318 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 11, 2026
 Dry. Some loose sections with brank bumps but nothing of concern. But these sections are always this way.
Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:14pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jun 2, 2026 @ 4:46am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 2, 2026
 All Clear! Dry but Clear and Ideal for expected this time of year.
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Dry
Avg: 4.34 (29 votes)
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        Directions to meadows-trail trailhead (33.537860, -117.753050)
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        youtuber MTB Riding Meadows And more, Aliso Wood...
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        12:00 | 146 | Sep 18, 2024 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber Aliso's ONLY INTERMEDIATE mountain bike trail...
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        5:47 | 212 | Dec 29, 2025 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Meadows DH, Aliso Wood Canyons,...
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        6:52 | 47 | Dec 9, 2025 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Meadows, Coyote and More, Aliso...
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        20:56 | 37 | Dec 13, 2025 , Aliso Viejo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Meadows Trail

        ▼ Where is Meadows Trail located?
        Meadows Trail 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 33.53786, -117.75305.
        ▼ How hard is Meadows Trail?
        Meadows Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meadows Trail?
        The trail has 722 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 94 ft to 815 ft.
        ▼ Is Meadows Trail a point to point trail?
        Meadows Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Meadows Trail?
        Meadows Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meadows Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Meadows Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meadows Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Meadows Trail are:
        • February (102 activities)
        • July (95 activities)
        • April (69 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Meadows Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meadows Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Meadows Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Meadows Trail. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Meadows Trail?
        Meadows Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 12,793 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,728 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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