more stats
3,766 ft
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
567 ft
Altitude min
760 ft
Altitude max
580 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
3,428 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
00:07:08
Avg time

Upper Laurel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Orange County
    Aliso Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Steep climb from Lizards to Serrano Ridge.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 69 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 781 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on May 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.06 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Laurel located?
      Upper Laurel is located in Orange County, Aliso Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Orange County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.59469, -117.77666.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Laurel?
      Upper Laurel has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 567 ft to 760 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Laurel a point to point trail?
      Upper Laurel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Laurel?
      Upper Laurel is 3,766 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Laurel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Laurel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Laurel?
      Upper Laurel is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Laurel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Laurel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Laurel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Laurel. The trail is 3,766 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Laurel?
      Upper Laurel has limited popularity data available. There have been 7,146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,295 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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