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2,171 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
273 ft
Altitude max
243 ft
Altitude start
268 ft
Altitude end
1.133%
Grade
-6.446%
Grade max
9.802%
Grade min
1,411 ft
Distance climb
384 ft
Distance down
376 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

Pecten Reef Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #129095 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151127 in Trail Running
    • #154473 in Hiking
    • #4194 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,821 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #7,829 in Trail Running
    • #9,186 in Hiking
    • #82 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Quick little loop following the creek.

Tags
River or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Pecten Reef Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 17, 2024 @ 9:22am
Apr 17, 2024
 I cut this back but it's going to need regular cuttings.
Jan 23, 2024 @ 7:24am
Jan 23, 2024
 running great! It dried quickly
Jul 19, 2023 @ 1:57am
Jul 19, 2023
 There is some overgrowth coming back again...still open but you will get whacked
Jun 21, 2023 @ 10:17am
Jun 21, 2023
 It's been cut back, but it has a narrow spot or two
Jan 26, 2023 @ 8:56am
Jan 26, 2023
 The rains have fixed most of the sandy spots
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Status:
on Apr 17, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pecten Reef Loop located?
      Pecten Reef Loop 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 33.58515, -117.71221.
      ▼ How hard is Pecten Reef Loop?
      Pecten Reef Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.133%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pecten Reef Loop?
      Pecten Reef Loop has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 273 ft.
      ▼ Is Pecten Reef Loop a point to point trail?
      Pecten Reef Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pecten Reef Loop?
      Pecten Reef Loop is 2,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pecten Reef Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pecten Reef Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pecten Reef Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pecten Reef Loop are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pecten Reef Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pecten Reef Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pecten Reef Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Pecten Reef Loop. The trail is 2,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pecten Reef Loop?
      Pecten Reef Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 626 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 738 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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