Willow Canyon Road – Old Emerald Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Willow Canyon Road – Old Emerald Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Hard

3.2

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Willow Canyon Road – Old Emerald Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

01:48

16.3km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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670 m

Willow Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The road is a wide flat packed dirt track that follows the ridge of the canyon in parallel with the Laurel Canyon Trail to the north.

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4.55 km

Old Emerald Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be sure to plan this beautiful flowtrail

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8.15 km

Fenceline / Missing Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great singletrack alternative to the Bommer Ridge Trail if you are looking for a little more excitement. You can follow this all the way west to the Red Trail if you like.

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12.8 km

Being that these trails are essentially dirt roads in a very dry environment, when it rains, they can get washed out and washboarded. Not an issue for running, but it can make the trails a little more technical.

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