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Aliso Summit Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Niguel, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Aliso Summit 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.
Scenic walking trail along a canyon, offering views of homes and the ocean.
What runners say about Aliso Summit Trail
“It is easy trial but if you like to enjoy a great view and also hike for almost one and half hour, Aliso Summit Trail is good choice.”
“This is a popular, family-friendly, and dog-friendly trail offering scenic views of Aliso Canyon and the ocean.”
“Spectacular views, friendly neighborhood, and long trails make this a great place to go jogging, walk your dog, or just go on a walk.”
It is easy trial but if you like to enjoy a great view and also hike for almost one and half hour, Aliso Summit Trail is good choice. I went there Feb 1 and the weather was higher than another days because of ocean most time the wind from ocean side below. You can bring your dog.
Beautiful scenery, wide roads facilitate distancing. Good steep hills call for awareness when riding bikes as they catch speed quick and it's dirt. Some bumps installed at the end (or start) for safety. There's no good downhill without a good uphill that needs a bike with gears, but even that can be tough.
This is the easiest and perhaps the best ocean view trail out here! Has tried a lot this this one is a total chill! Most recommend for sure. You can take further trails and a nice bike patch at canyon club and niguel blvd straight to dana point beaches! Superb!
The Most beautiful hiking trail in all of South Orange County. Breathtaking views of Pacific Ocean and Catlina Island. Along with some of the most beautiful homes and mansion you've ever seen i your life! The whole trail like is about 2 miles or so round trip. Takes about 1 hr. To walk it. See my photos attached.
Trail conditions & character
“It is easy trial but if you like to enjoy a great view and also hike for almost one and half hour, Aliso Summit Trail is good choice.”
“Spectacular views, friendly neighborhood, and long trails make this a great place to go jogging, walk your dog, or just go on a walk.”
“Good steep hills call for awareness when riding bikes as they catch speed quick and it's dirt.”
Plan your run at Aliso Summit Trail
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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