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Canyon Acres Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Beach, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Canyon Acres Trailhead'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 Canyon Acres Trailhead
Very challenging trail from Laguna Canyon up to Top of the World. Great views from the top.
Step hill, there are better ways to go up ( refer my picture of the available routes ) . It's a short but intensive walk in the sun .
Very nice trail, is mark difficult, but not impossible so don't give up. The trail offer wonderful views, like the ocean, and other peaks, and beautiful rock formation. And many options trails like strenuous, there is not easy trails but you will love it.
A very nice, moderate/hard hikes due to the 800ft or so elevation change. It's also can be slippery on the way down. PARKING: You can no longer park at the trail head (Canyon Acres Rd.), however, there are metered street parking on the main road (I believe parking is free on the weekend).
Trail conditions & character
“The trail offer wonderful views, like the ocean, and other peaks, and beautiful rock formation.”
“It's the trailhead and a good starting point for a ton of hikes, there is street parking only and not much of it, luckily we didn't have any issues finding a close spot.”
“A steep easy way to hike up the the Top of the World, which could also be accessed by car.”
Plan your run at Canyon Acres Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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