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Colinas Ridge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Niguel, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Colinas Ridge Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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

What runners say about Colinas Ridge Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“If you've got a chance to go at least 2 miles in or more you'll get a beautiful view and and scenic treat.”

This trail is absolutely ideal for catching the sunset or sunrise. The view of the city from the highest point is simply amazing. To reach this spot, begin your journey at the sign labeled Colinas Ridge Trail. If you're driving, you can park your car on the opposite side of the trail, near the shopping complex.

★★★★☆ — Ramya , Aug 2023

Absolutely Beautiful Trail, Stunning Views, Loved it....We’ll be back for sure

★★★★★ — Anthony , Oct 2019

I absolutely love this trail my boyfriend takes it quite frequently and I've just started to enjoy it with him and by myself along with our pup. It can go all the way to the beach then some. If you've got a chance to go at least 2 miles in or more you'll get a beautiful view and and scenic treat.

★★★★★ — Brianna , Mar 2019

Great easy trail to go to after a long day at the office! Beware of rattlesnakes, saw one crossing!

★★★★★ — Yulia , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“If you've got a chance to go at least 2 miles in or more you'll get a beautiful view and and scenic treat.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Colinas Ridge Trail

Laguna Niguel, California

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.