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Aliso Creek Bikeway – Santiago Canyon Road loop from Irvine

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Santiago Canyon Road loop from Irvine

Moderate

4.8

(6453)

17,507

riders

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Santiago Canyon Road loop from Irvine

01:58

34.5km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 21.4 km for 540 m

After 25.9 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.2 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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15.4 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Highlight • Cycleway

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15.8 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 tables and plenty of space to park. Grab a burger or a cold drink, rest your legs, and soak in the lively atmosphere—especially on weekends when it’s packed with motorcycles and live music.

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17.0 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 views of open hills and oak trees make the climb worth it, and you’ll find classic stops along the way for a break.

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21.7 km

Whiting Ranch Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The trails in Whiting Ranch are all wide flat-packed sand and dirt with no shade. There are prickly pear cacti everywhere lining the trail. Here you encounter a sizeable tunnel that leads under Glenn Ranch Road connecting the northern and southern parts of the park.

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25.9 km

Whiting Ranch Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This entrance leads you inside the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park trail system. There is parking near the trailhead and trails are open from 7:00 am to sunset. Keep in mind, no dogs are allowed in the park.

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34.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

3.54 km

1.52 km

672 m

634 m

272 m

183 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

1.32 km

1.15 km

799 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 12 July

29°C

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Aliso Creek Bikeway – Santiago Canyon Road loop from Irvine

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Cook's Corner

Santiago Canyon Road

Whiting Ranch Tunnel

Whiting Ranch Trailhead

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