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Aliso Summit Hiking Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Niguel, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Aliso Summit Hiking Trail'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.
Urban hiking area with panoramic ocean views and a trail that winds past mansions.
What runners say about Aliso Summit Hiking Trail
“The view of the ocean between the mountains and the view inland are both gorgeous.”
“It has a nice view, easy trail”
Such a great walk/hike. The trail is wide and clear, some of the path is paved but it is mostly hard dirt. The view of the ocean between the mountains and the view inland are both gorgeous. There is some shade, but it is mostly a sunny trail. Gorgeous homes line the inside of the trail.
One of the more accessible and most rewarding hikes in this area. The views are unbeatable at almost any time of day - sunset comes in first place though! Make sure to check for ticks post hike and bring a hat because there isn’t much shade.
Nice hike with ocean and mountain views. Easy and flat 4.5 miles both ways, there's street parking along Ridgeview Dr.
You can connect Aliso summit trail to Laguna Nigel top of the world park and Seaview park (easy). From Seaview park, you can hike down to Laguna Beach (difficult).
Trail conditions & character
“The views are unbeatable at almost any time of day - sunset comes in first place though!”
“Nature will renew the hills but our hearts were broken for those who lost their gorgeous homes.”
“Easily accessible for quick city walk through on dirt trail with dog.”
Plan your run at Aliso Summit Hiking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(201) 741-7885
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