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Colinas Bluff Trail

3.9 (17 reviews)

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Sofie W.

At the intersection of Golden Lantern and Marina Hills in Laguna Niguel is the trailhead; directly across the street from Starbucks. The trail starts off fairly easy. Slight inclines. Once you are on the backside of the houses the view opens up. Beautiful view of Saddleback Valley. After a couple more miles and a very steep hill you are rewarded with an amazing 360 degree view. We were lucky enough to have gone in a very clear day. This hike can be intense. Bring lots of water and sunscreen.

Hannah M.

Took this "hike" yesterday. I say hike in quotes because quite a lot of this trail is behind residential areas which makes me feel less like an authentic hike. I would consider this to be more of a trail where you can get a great cardio workout. I took my pup and we ended up going 5 miles. I burned over 900 calories. I'd recommend this trail if you want a local hike with good hills and a pretty cool view of the surrounding area!

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Christine N.

Such a beautiful trail especially during the winter and spring. In the summer the views are nice but it's very hot if you go after 8am and more rattlesnakes during the summer. Runs parallel to the 5freeway. Just a great trail. Pretty hilly but good for beginners!

Danielle S.

Great neighborhood trail. Clean trails, nice up and down hills that evens out your hike. For residents only :)

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4 years ago

Only if you're in the area, a good view of the hills but not much shade but a workout if you move at a good pace

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Love running here! Early morning runs to the beach and back. Epic way to start the day

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4.3(21 reviews)
3.7 mi

Pretty easy hike. 4.8 mile loop. The cave itself was a bit underwhelming but worth checking out. Be…read moresure to start early because there is barely any shade. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park opens at 7am. It does get busy and there's a lot of bikers.

I had read some reviews - some said is moderate and some said is easy. What I found out is…read moredepending on which trails you take I went with family w/ 5 yrs old & one with having issue walking, I need to find the easy trail and start at Aliso and Wood Canyons Parking to Cave Rock to Dipping Cave. Cave Rock is small cave, is good stop and let little one rest. We turn to left at 2nd sign pole. 1st sign pole, we did not take since look like is go on top of the cave. Dripping cave have a small incline, that my 5 yrs old having fun sliding down. We saw fox on the way back to the car. Close to 5 mile RT - EASY - In and out Kid / stroller friendly Parking: Aliso Woods Parking Fee $3 parking station / Free street parking Bathrooms on side of Visitor center - clean and big Water bottle refill & water fountain is front of bathroom Trail is pavement / dirt - watch out the poop on dirt Parking to Cave Rock (2nd sign pole)- 1.85 mile (1.5 miles on pavement) 1 Portable bathroom / few picnic tables (1.5 mile from parking lot) Cave Rock to Dipping Cave back to parking lot (3.12 miles) Not much of shade - bring hat / sunblock

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4.6(96 reviews)
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What amazing park! We only walked through a fraction of it! There's a lot of stairways which are…read moregreat but also pathways for those who have mobility issues. There are a variety of plants and the flowers attract butterflies and bees. We met these two young women who were doing a bumble bee study at UC Irvine. It was an interesting conversation about their work. A number of people we encountered were very friendly. I mean, how could you not be in nature? Definitely worth checking out. I am looking forward to seeing more on the next trip. It is dog friendly too! Cako Approves!

Sitting on the edge of Crown Valley Park, this 18-acre botanical garden is nestled into the…read morehillside and serves as a good place for a walk and to explore nature. The garden displays plants from the Mediterranean climate regions of the world. Some of the ones included are an Australian garden, California, Chilean, Formal, Rose, and South African garden. I liked how many of the bushes or plants had plaques with the plant names, so you knew what you were looking at. The preserve was a maze of little paths with a fair amount of stair climbing and some steep parts. This might not be the best for high heels if on a date or for bringing an elderly parent who can't walk too far. I loved all the wildflowers abound. Some highlights were the rose garden, (more rustic than manicured) the lily pond, and bridge.

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4.5(12 reviews)
2.8 mi

This is a really cool trail that starts out from Pacific Island Street goes past some residential…read moreneighborhoods and ends up with a beautiful view of Pacific Ocean it can continue down to PCH as well

Aliso Peak Trail is a little gem with various combo of extension trails. The trail starts out flat…read morewith a few picnic tables on the side of the trail. Then you proceed down on a steep, narrow dirt/rocky path. There are just a few rolling hills before you reach the peak. Before the final peak, there are wooden planks to step on/assist in hiking up. On a clear day you can see the canyon with a clear coastal view of Laguna Beach; on a foggy day, you'd still enjoy the ethereal view where mountain meets water/coast. Distance: ~ 2 miles roundtrip Trailhead: Seaview Park at Talavera and Casalero Parking: free along residential street Condition: dirt path, steep climb with little rocks Level: Advanced beginner NOTE: there are no restroom nearby or on the trail. If you're on time constraint and want a short cardio workout (~ 2miles roundtrip), start from Seaview park and descend down for a view of the ocean coast, coastal fog, and breezy wind. For more mileage, start from Aliso Summit Trail (Ridgeview and Highland, add about 6 miles roundtrip) then connect to Aliso Peak (total ~8 miles roundtrip); for additional adventure, descend via Valido trail to the beach.

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Aliso Peak Trail - Overlooking the Aliso Peak from above the trail

Overlooking the Aliso Peak from above the trail

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