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Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

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Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

02:31

52.3km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.38 km for 1.20 km

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.69 km for 1.14 km

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.43 km

Laguna Niguel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Laguna Niguel Lake, formerly known as Sulphur Creek Reservoir, is a 44-acre recreational lake that was created by the Sulphur Creek Dam. The fee to access the park and lake …

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9.63 km

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Natural

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park includes over 4,500 acres of untouched wilderness and natural areas. A lot of the "roads" in the park are smooth double-track paths, and there …

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11.9 km

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Natural

There is a large packed dirt parking lot here with restrooms by the trailhead. The park charges a $3 fee. From here you have access to the trails along Aliso …

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13.4 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Aliso Creek Trail goes from South Laguna to Rancho Santa Margarita. It is an 18.5-mile multi use trail corridor that goes through a number of parks on the way. …

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15.8 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway — Pectin Reef

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Aliso Creek Trail is a two lane paved path that leads along the creek here past the Aliso Viejo Community Park and a series of dirt trails in the north side of Creekside Park.

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29.6 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Aliso Creek Bikeway totals 18.5 miles in length, running from South Laguna to Rancho Santa Margarita. There are plenty of rest areas along the route.

What makes this fun, if …

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32.1 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway offers a scenic 19-mile trail in Orange County, California, winding through lush landscapes, parks, and residential areas. Popular for cycling and walking, it provides a serene outdoor experience.

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32.7 km

Cook's Corner

Highlight • Pub

Cook’s Corner is a classic stop for cyclists riding through Santiago Canyon and one of the most popular biker hangouts in Southern California. It’s casual and bike-friendly, with shaded picnic …

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50.6 km

Galivan Basin

Lake

52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

6.16 km

2.39 km

643 m

616 m

445 m

140 m

Surfaces

40.0 km

11.5 km

370 m

281 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

Laguna Niguel Lake

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Aliso Creek Bikeway — Pectin Reef

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