Crystal Cove State Park
Go down the fire road from gate 9 into a single track trail. Follow that single track trail all the way up and over the knoll. There will be a sandy rocky single track downhill. Follow that out untill you hit a fireroad... singletracks.com
Rock-it / Cholla Loop, Laguna Beach, California
Located in Aliso / Wood Canyons, Laguna Beach. Highlights: Singletrack descent with rock-shelf drop down Rock-It Trail. Views above Laguna Beach overlook the Pacific Ocean. Hazards: Rattlesnakes. trails.com
El Moro Canyon/el Moro Ridge Grand Loop (East)
For all intents and purposes, this area can be referred to as ?Sycamore Canyon Lite.? It has all the environmental appeal of the Sycamore Canyon area of the northern Santa Monica Mountains, but in a more compact, manageable p... trails.com
Wood Canyon, Laguna Niguel, California
This ride is located within Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park in Laguna Niguel.This is a moderate 10.4-mile combination ride, essentially an out-and-back with a terminus loop. Taking place within the scenic Aliso and Wood ... trails.com
Wagon Wheel Canyon Loop Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita,...
This is a quick loop, using nearly all the trails in the relatively small park. Follow the Oak Canyon Trail to the Horned Toad Trail. Make the quick climb to the vista point and descend the fast singletrack back to the Oak Ca... trails.com
Laguna Ridge Loop Trail, Newport Beach, California
Past the gate at Dartmoor, Boat Road is a steep route to the ridgeline. Crank up the gravel road, then follow the dirt road along the ridgeline. The climb ends where Boat Road and two other fire roads merge into Bommer Ridge ... trails.com
Rattlesnake Loop Trail, Newport Beach, California
The first part of the loop is all fire road, rolling through scenic El Morro Canyon. At the back of the canyon, a mile-long grade ascends to the ridgeline. Continue along the fast and forgiving Fence Line Trail, cranking towa... trails.com
Lower Trabuco Creek Loop Trail, Mission Viejo, California
Ride a short distance down Trabuco Creek Road and connect to the river bottom via a smooth dirt trail. When you reach Crown Valley Parkway, climb up to the street and follow the overpass to the Cox Sports Park. Drop down to t... trails.com
Emerald Canyon Trail, Newport Beach, California
A steep ascent at the outset eventually leads to Bommer Ridge Road. After 2.5 miles a bumpy, singletrack descent lands you in Emerald Canyon. This is the crux of the ride?an out-and-back cruise through the Laguna Coast Wilder... trails.com
El Morro Canyon Loop Trail, Newport Beach, California
The ride begins near the mouth of El Morro Canyon and follows the canyon to its terminus just above the San Joaquin Tollway. From the back of the canyon, a short jaunt on the Missing Link Trail leads to Morro Ridge Road. The ... trails.com
Telonics Downhill Trail, Laguna Niguel, California
Telonics is a steep, technical downhill that begins at Top of the World and plummets to Laguna Canyon. You?ll need suspension, guts, skills, and perhaps a bit of body armor to make the trip. Start near the picnic tables at Al... trails.com
Dana Hills Loop Trail, Mission Viejo, California
Climb up Via Entrada and then veer left on an unnamed fire road into Dana Hills. Crank up to the ridge and bear right, following a semicircular path above the gated community of San Juan Hills. When you reach the west side of... trails.com
Nix Nature Center Shuttle Ride, Newport Beach, California
This ride begins at the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon and ends at Shaw?s Cove in north Laguna Beach. Optionally, you may also loop back to the Nix Nature Center. Follow the Stage Coach Trail, climbing then dropping to Ca... trails.com
Alta Laguna Training Ride, Newport Beach, California
This is a short and fast loop, but the 1,000 feet of climbing is enough to make your legs burn. The climb, following paved roads, begins at Laguna Beach High School and heads straight up to Top of the World. It?s no wonder th... trails.com
Moro Ridge Trail To Red Tail Ridge Loop, Laguna Beach,...
Located adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Highlights: Fun singletrack. The bottom of Moro Canyon is home to thousands of rabbits through the spring and summer. The picnic area on the Ri... trails.com
Moro Canyon, Laguna Beach, California
This ride begins in Crystal Cove State Park approximately 40 miles south of Los Angeles. This is a moderately difficult 9.3-mile loop. Most of the climbing is gradual to moderately steep; there are some demanding uphills on W... trails.com
Dripping Cave / Hollow Oak, Laguna Niguel, California
This trail is located within Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park in Laguna Niguel.This easy loop seems a lot shorter than its 9-mile length would indicate. Maybe that's because with its family-friendly diversions -- includin... trails.com
The Lizard Trail Trail, Newport Beach, California
The first 2 miles are all climbing, following Willow Canyon Road to Bommer Ridge Road to the back of Crystal Cove State Park. Hop into the state park and head down the Missing Link Trail. Continue on the Fence Line Trail, fin... trails.com