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The Best Hiking in Laguna Niguel

Looking for the best hiking in Laguna Niguel? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Laguna Niguel. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Laguna Niguel

  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Colinas Ridge Trail

    4.24 mi / 561 ft gain
    Colinas Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Colinas Ridge Trail

    2.01 mi / 131 ft gain
    First, you'll be parking in the parking lot for the dog park. It's free parking and there are roughly 40 spaces, so there is plenty of parking. I've never seen more than 20 cars here at any one time. Once parked you'll find the trail head/ start on the northwest side of the lot (opposite the dog ...
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Aliso Summit Trail

    9.1 mi / 1427 ft gain
    Aliso Summit Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Badlands Park and South Laguna Coast

    2.37 mi / 341 ft gain
    Badlands Park and South Laguna Coast is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Aliso Peak Trail from St Tropez

    0.81 mi / 200 ft gain
    Aliso Peak Trail from St Tropez is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Sulphur Creek Reservoir Loop

    1.84 mi / 253 ft gain
    Sulphur Creek Reservoir Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Kick Back at Laguna Niguel Regional Park

    This is an awesome tucked away little adventure that will have you occupied all day! With plenty of picnic tables you can be sure to have your own privacy tucked into a corner free from other people. Grab a lake side picnic table or even the numerous ones around the grass fields, they are all won...
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Dripping Cave in the Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness

    4.4
    7.68 mi / 889 ft gain
    Dripping Cave sits tucked away in a corner of Wood Canyon, part of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, and the trail to the cave, while short, requires *at least* a 2.25 mile hike in from the nearest trailhead (West Ridge Trail to Mathis Canyon), though this is less than ideal as that rou...
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Mathis Canyon and Car Wreck Loop Trail

    7.78 mi / 925 ft gain
    Mathis Canyon and Car Wreck Loop Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Aliso Viejo, California.
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  • Aliso Viejo, California

    Hike Aliso Creek and Wood Canyon

    11.7 mi / 1332 ft gain
    The Aliso Creek and Wood Canyon Trail is shared by trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and hikers. The trail is open for use year-round with abundant wildflowers in the spring.  The trail is shaded in parts, but bring sun protection and extra water just in case. Watch for snakes and ...
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  • Laguna Niguel, California

    Aliso and Woods Canyon to Alta Laguna Park Loop

    13.7 mi / 1703 ft gain
    Aliso and Woods Canyon to Alta Laguna Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Aliso Viejo, California

    Aliso Creek and Wood Canyon Loop Trail

    10.45 mi / 948 ft gain
    Aliso Creek and Wood Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Aliso Viejo, California

    Aliso Creek Trail

    9.5 mi / 305 ft gain
    Aliso Creek Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lake Forest, California.
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  • Aliso Viejo, California

    Aliso Creek Trail to Wood Canyon and Rock It Trail Loop

    10.27 mi / 869 ft gain
    Aliso Creek Trail to Wood Canyon and Rock It Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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  • Laguna Beach, California

    Aliso Peak via the Valido Trail

    5.0
    1.14 mi / 325 ft gain
    The Valido Trail trailhead can be found just off West street off the Pacific Coast Highway, just south of Aliso Beach. Park on West Street past the trailhead. The trail proceeds approximate .5 miles till it intersects with the Aliso Peak Trail. Go left .4 miles to the obvious summit and wooden p...
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  • Laguna Beach, California

    Aliso Peak via Valido Trail

    1.14 mi / 325 ft gain
    Aliso Peak via Valido Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Laguna Niguel, California.
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