Near Wood Canyon Trail
Wood Canyon Trail
Near Wood Canyon Trail
Coyote Run in Aliso Woods. Wood Creek is on the left.
Near Wood Canyon Trail
Cool rest stop.
Near Wood Canyon Trail
Waterfall on wood canyon trail.
Near Wood Canyon Trail
Lynx Trail.

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Wood Canyon Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Very well-maintained dirt path paralleling Wood Creek.
3.1
mi
Distance
377
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Park Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset. Trails may be closed for up to three days following rain.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.14mi
Distance
377ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
469ft
High Point
92ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is the main north/south route through Aliso Wood and Canyons Wilderness Park. It is a nice rolling dirt path that parallels Wood Creek that can be accessed via Aliso Creek Trail or through Canyon View Park. Most of the trail is wide and well maintained. About 50% is shaded by various trees indigenous to the area. This is a popular trail for locals. From north to south this trail intersects Cholla Trail, Lynx Trail, and Mathis Canyon Trail, all of which can take you up to the West Ridge Trail. Coyote Run and Meadows are also popular trails that start along this route.

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Contributors
Jason Fincher