Water of the Woods – Water of the Woods Trail loop from Laguna Campground

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Water of the Woods – Water of the Woods Trail loop from Laguna Campground

Moderate

3.1

(11)

runners

Water of the Woods – Water of the Woods Trail loop from Laguna Campground

01:34

12.7km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.81 km

Big Laguna Lake

Highlight • Lake

Big Laguna Lake sits in the middle of the Laguna Meadows. It is a beautiful sight along the trail, surrounded by pine trees and with a view of the Laguna Mountains in the distance.

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2.58 km

Water of the Woods

Highlight • Lake

This small seasonal pond in the Laguna Meadows is quite pretty, especially in the spring and early summer.

It sits at the junction between Sunset Trail and Kemp Spur Trail, …

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4.75 km

Water of the Woods Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Water of the Woods Trail leads to a small pond. Take a break and admire the blooming water lilies in spring and early summer.

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6.88 km

Big Laguna Lake

Lake

7.99 km

Meadow Spur Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fun singletrack that meanders through the meadows of the Big Laguna Recreation Area.

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11.9 km

Little Laguna Lake

Highlight • Lake

This smaller lake in the Laguna Meadows near the campground usually fills after snow melt and heavier rain. Aside from that it is dry for most of the year, though, …

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

216 m

< 100 m