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

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

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(1546)

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

06:11

87.5km

1,320m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 52 m for 52 m

After 87.5 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Galivan Basin

Lake

16.7 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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19.2 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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19.8 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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21.0 km

Santiago Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Santiago Canyon Road is a scenic favorite for road cyclists in Orange County. It’s a long, winding stretch with rolling hills, light traffic, and wide shoulders in most parts. The …

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39.1 km

Native American Grinding Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

This used to be the village of Puhú, which was shared between four different local indigenous tribes. The village was massacred by fur traders in 1832.

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39.1 km

Native American Village Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

Remains of an old Native American Village. The holes in the rocks are whats left of where women would pound acorn meats into a workable flour.

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43.8 km

Beeks Place

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Beeks Place are the remains of old stone buildings built in the 1930's by Joseph Beeks (who created the Balboa Island Ferry service in Newport Beach) to …

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66.0 km

Santiago Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Santiago Canyon Road is a great option for a ride with rolling hills and great views. As you get to the top of each hill, you are treated with a great view of the valley you just climbed out of.

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87.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

19.5 km

14.5 km

3.83 km

2.06 km

853 m

129 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

29.2 km

10.4 km

1.96 km

1.86 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Cook's Corner

Santiago Canyon Road

Native American Grinding Stones

Native American Village Remains

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