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3,698 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-741 ft
Descent
00:06:04
Avg time
-738 ft
Altitude change
108 ft
Altitude min
849 ft
Altitude max
846 ft
Altitude start
108 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade
-56.6%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
3,494 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:06:04
Avg time

Sheep Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • AKA
    Mentally Sensitive
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45364 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36176 in Trail Running
    • #62723 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    nov-apr
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Hardest (legal/marked) trail in wood canyon, rutted in summer with a ton of sand, but pretty good in the winter.

Access Info

off TOW by meadows

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 358 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 26, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 @ 6:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 16, 2026
 This trail is beat to s***! Its getting real loose in areas, ruts are forming (idk how), brake bumps are deep and its overgrown at the...
Feb 10, 2026 @ 8:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 10, 2026
 Trail running pretty good. Bottom section past the widened chute to the end is a bit pockmarked with brake bumps.
Oct 7, 2025 @ 7:28am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 7, 2025
 Running pretty good still. Trail has some loose sections but overall still holding its own.
Jul 4, 2025 @ 5:36pm
Jul 4, 2025
 Rode on June 30 and trail running nice still! Also park rangers ticketing people all over for riding trails like Kindergarten, O Henry’s etc
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on Apr 26, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to sheep-run-7501 trailhead (33.531860, -117.752950)
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        youtuber Sheep Run Laguna Beach Mountain Biking 2025
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        6:23 | 221 | Sep 15, 2025 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber MTB Aliso Post Fire 2022 | Mentally Sensitive...
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        10:57 | 428 | Jun 9, 2022 , Aliso Viejo
        Mentally Sensitive: A Slow Butter Ride Down...
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        11:56 | 473 | Dec 24, 2021 , Aliso Viejo
        youtuber Mentally Sensitive MTB Trail Aliso Woods...
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        3:43 | 1373 | Feb 13, 2020 , Aliso Viejo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep Run

        ▼ Where is Sheep Run located?
        Sheep Run 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 33.53186, -117.75295.
        ▼ How hard is Sheep Run?
        Sheep Run is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 20%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sheep Run?
        Sheep Run has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 741 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 108 ft to 849 ft.
        ▼ Is Sheep Run a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sheep Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sheep Run?
        Sheep Run is 3,698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sheep Run?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sheep Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sheep Run?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sheep Run are:
        • October (20 activities)
        • July (18 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sheep Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sheep Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sheep Run?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sheep Run. The trail is 3,698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sheep Run?
        Sheep Run is a very popular trail. There have been 4,665 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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