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Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

Hard

4.8

(7408)

9,135

riders

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

05:27

69.9km

1,630m

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: April 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.76 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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8.98 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

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9.34 km

Cook's Corner

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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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10.5 km

Santiago Canyon Road

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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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41.7 km

Maple Springs gate

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End of Silverado Canyon, gate is often closed to vehicles but sometimes open to 4x4s and "street legal" dirt motorcycles. Almost always open to mountain bikes.

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58.1 km

Reynolds Bench

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Reynolds Bench is located in an area called "Four Corners," where four trails converge. The four trails are Mustard Road, Whiting Spur Road, Whiting Road, and Water Tank Road. There …

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59.3 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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63.5 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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69.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

20.8 km

16.8 km

4.52 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

39.4 km

22.9 km

7.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Cook's Corner

Santiago Canyon Road

Maple Springs gate

Reynolds Bench

Santiago Canyon Road

Aliso Creek Bikeway

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