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Rancho Santa Margarita

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

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United States
California
Orange County
Rancho Santa Margarita

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

Hard

4.8

(7408)

9,135

riders

Aliso Creek Bikeway – Aliso Creek Bikeway loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

05:26

70.2km

1,640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Modjeska Canyon and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

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8.76 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Aliso Creek Bikeway offers a scenic 19-mile trail in Orange County, California, winding through lush landscapes, parks, and residential areas. Popular for cycling and walking, it provides a serene outdoor experience.

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8.98 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

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Aliso Creek Bikeway offers a scenic 19-mile trail in Orange County, California, winding through lush landscapes, parks, and residential areas. Popular for cycling and walking, it provides a serene outdoor experience.

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9.34 km

Cook's Corner

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Cook’s Corner is a classic stop for cyclists riding through Santiago Canyon and one of the most popular biker hangouts in Southern California. It’s casual and bike-friendly, with shaded picnic …

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10.5 km

Santiago Canyon Road

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Santiago Canyon Road is a scenic favorite for road cyclists in Orange County. It’s a long, winding stretch with rolling hills, light traffic, and wide shoulders in most parts. The …

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41.7 km

Maple Springs gate

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Maple Springs Trailhead is found at the end of Silverado Canyon Road, in Cleveland National Forest. The gate will be closed at times of high fire risk or bad weather. …

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58.1 km

Santiago Canyon Road

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Santiago Canyon Road is a great option for a ride with rolling hills and great views. As you get to the top of each hill, you are treated with a great view of the valley you just climbed out of.

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62.4 km

Aliso Creek Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Aliso Creek Bikeway totals 18.5 miles in length, running from South Laguna to Rancho Santa Margarita. There are plenty of rest areas along the route.

What makes this fun, if …

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66.5 km

Lake Mission Viejo

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Here, you get a nice view of the reservoir. Time for a swim?

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70.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

21.6 km

15.6 km

4.05 km

640 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

21.7 km

7.23 km

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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