Best Mountain Biking in Laguna Beach

Looking for the best mountain biking in Laguna Beach? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Laguna Beach. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the incredible Outbound community.

Hike the Water Tank Trail

There a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and most are excellent for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. A classic out-and-back (with many option...

3 miles 600 ft gain

Trail Run the Boat Road and Laguna Ridge

There a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and most are excellent for trail running, hiking, and mountain biking. A classic out-and-back (with many option...

4 miles 600 ft gain

Mountain Bike Bommer Ridge & Emerald Canyon

There a numerous trails in the Laguna Coast Wilderness that proceed up and along the ridges and down into the canyons (or the reverse), and are quite popular for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running.A great mountain biking loop begins in Eme...

5 miles 1000 ft gain

Hike the West Ridge Trail

Beginning at Alta Laguna Park at Top of the World, the West Ridge Trail is a popular starting (and ending) point for adventures into the Laguna Coast Wilderness, leading to trails and areas like Car Wreck, Big Bend, and Willow Canyon. You can also...

1.5 miles 150 ft gain

Mountain Bike Car Wreck Trail through Aliso Canyon

There are numerous ways to incorporate the Car Wreck trail into a larger loop through the Laguna Coast Wilderness and Aliso Canyon Park, but a common route is to begin at Alta Laguna Park at "Top of the World" in Laguna Beach.Take the West Ridge T...

7 miles 1000 ft gain

Hike the Big Bend Loop

The Big Bend Loop Trail is easily accessible from Laguna Beach. As you get to the top of the first climb, you will be rewarded with views of the Pacific. Once at the top you get sweeping vistas of canyons, hills and the ocean. The trail is open ye...

4.8 miles 931 ft gain

Hike or Mountain Bike the B.F.I. Trail in Crystal Cove State Park

To get to the trailhead, enter Crystal Cove State Park through the Crystal Cove El Moro Campground entrance immediately next to El Moro Elementary School. Follow the road behind the school which leads to the main gate where you will need to pay a ...

0.5 miles 350 ft gain

Hike the El Moro Canyon Trail

The trail features a waterfall and is open year-round, but is best used in the spring. Remember to bring $15 cash for the parking fee. The Laguna Beach trail is shared by trail runners, mountain bikers, hikers, and the occasional horseback rider. ...

4 miles 744 ft gain

Hike to Dripping Cave in the Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness

Dripping Cave sits tucked away in a corner of Wood Canyon, part of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, and the trail to the cave, while short, requires *at least* a 2.25 mile hike in from the nearest trailhead (West Ridge Trail to Mathis C...

5.8 miles 300 ft gain

Hike Aliso Creek and Wood Canyon

The Aliso Creek and Wood Canyon Trail is shared by trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and hikers. The trail is open for use year-round with abundant wildflowers in the spring. The trail is shaded in parts, but bring sun protection a...

11.7 miles 1332 ft gain

Kick Back at Laguna Niguel Regional Park

This is an awesome tucked away little adventure that will have you occupied all day! With plenty of picnic tables you can be sure to have your own privacy tucked into a corner free from other people. Grab a lake side picnic table or even the numer...

Explore Deer Canyon

The Deer Canyon Loop Trail is an easy drive from Orange County and Newport Beach. In the spring, wildflowers are abundant along the trial. This is a favorite spot for trail runners, hikers, and mountain bikers. The trail is kept in great condition...

6.9 miles 1489 ft gain

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