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Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Top Of The World Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Top Of The World Entrance's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Top Of The World Entrance
“The ocean view from this spot is absolutely beautiful, especially with the California mountains in the background.”
One of our favorite spots to go to for sunsets. It’s a very scenic place overlooking the ocean and Laguna beach on one side and Irvine on the other side. Another fantastic location to come to during the week and when you have guests from out of town.
Good choice for people who don’t want to hike up. Bad choice if you wanna go down first and then go up. This entrance provides a nice view though to the Laguna beach. And the house here look nice!
Some of the best trails, expansive selection of trails with various difficulty levels.
This is a great place for a nice hike. The trails are challenging but worth it! Bring plenty of water, healthy snacks and proper hiking or trail running shoes, you will need them!
Trail conditions & character
“The ocean view from this spot is absolutely beautiful, especially with the California mountains in the background.”
“Parking curbside on residential street make it easy for a brief scenic stroll or long trek!”
Plan your run at Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Top Of The World Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteocparks.com
- Phone(949) 923-2200
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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