Wood Canyon Trail
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA. Hiking & Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (11 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 604 ft (184 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 702 ft (214 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Cave 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
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Questions about Wood Canyon Trail
How long is Wood Canyon Trail?
Wood Canyon Trail is 6.8 mi (11 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 604 ft (184 m) in total, up to a high point of 702 ft (214 m).
How hard is Wood Canyon Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wood Canyon Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Wood Canyon Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Wood Canyon Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on Wood Canyon Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Wood Canyon Trail?
Jack in the Box, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shell, 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Wood Canyon Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Wood Canyon Trail
- Aliso Creek Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Meadows Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Cave Rock Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Sheep Run Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Dripping Cave Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Mathis Canyon Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Nature Loop Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Coyote Run Trail Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
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