more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
700 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:22:25
Avg time
658 ft
Altitude change
216 ft
Altitude min
875 ft
Altitude max
216 ft
Altitude start
875 ft
Altitude end
7.908%
Grade
-20.902%
Grade max
407.186%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,108 ft
Distance down
296 ft
Distance flat
00:22:25
Avg time

Willow Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
    Laguna Beach, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80765 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111121 in Trail Running
    • #61931 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    all year
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

Dirt road that gives access from the 133 to Bommer Ridge. The beginning is very steep but mellows out pretty quickly.

Access Info

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park parking lot on the 133.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 89 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,205 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Status:
on Jul 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      rngd30 rngd30
      Pretty steep climb at first, was not expecting it, nice ride.
      socalstokie socalstokie
      The first part of this climb always kills me

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Willow Trail located?
      Willow Trail is located in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, California, United States. It is part of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.58008, -117.76194.
      ▼ How hard is Willow Trail?
      Willow Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.908%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Willow Trail?
      Willow Trail has 700 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 216 ft to 875 ft.
      ▼ Is Willow Trail a point to point trail?
      Willow Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Willow Trail?
      Willow Trail is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Willow Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Willow Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Willow Trail?
      Willow Trail is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Willow Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Willow Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Willow Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Willow Trail. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Willow Trail?
      Willow Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 13,960 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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