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Laguna Canyon Wilderness Park Laurel Canyon Waterfall (seasonal)
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Laguna Canyon Wilderness Park Laurel Canyon Waterfall (seasonal)'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 Laguna Canyon Wilderness Park Laurel Canyon Waterfall (seasonal)
Across the street (Laguna Canyon Rd) from Aliso and Wood. Very isolated, no crowds and plenty of challenging hills like Big Bend. Over the hill you can continue to Crystal Cove.
Nice trails. Do not park on the road as you will likely get a $60 ticket. Parking lot opens at 8am.
Best mountain biking trails in south Orange County. NO mountain lions. Trails range from easy to challenging.
Great trails. Bunch of trials to choose from. Lot of bike traffic on the weekends though.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Laguna Canyon Wilderness Park Laurel Canyon Waterfall (seasonal)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteocparks.com
- Phone(949) 923-2235
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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