Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Trail loop from Aliso Viejo

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Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Trail loop from Aliso Viejo

Hard

4.8

(9249)

9,250

runners

Laguna Niguel Lake – Aliso Creek Trail loop from Aliso Viejo

02:14

19.9km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.6 km for 550 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 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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7.18 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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7.36 km

Laguna Niguel Lake (Sulphur Creek Reservoir)

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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11.9 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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14.5 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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15.6 km

Aliso Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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