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 3.2 (26)
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  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Orange County
  5. Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park
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“Steep trail between Wood Canyon Trail and West Ridge Trail. ”

Jason Fincher
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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM
Singletrack

828' 252 m

High

198' 60 m

Low

635' 194 m

Up

6' 2 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Park Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset. Trails may be closed for up to three days following rain.

Description

There is no "Canyon" on this trail. From the bottom, this trail turns left from Wood Canyon Trail. Once crossing Wood Creek the trail forks to the right and abruptly begins its ascent. This is a relentless climb with only a few rolling areas to catch your breath. You'd better have a good granny gear.

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Jason Fincher with improvements by Aiden Bird
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Trail Ratings

  3.2 from 26 votes

#10

in Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park

#11372

Overall
  3.2 from 26 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
27%
1 Star
8%
Trail Rankings

#10

in Aliso and Wood Canyons…

#708

in California

#11,372

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A beautiful patch of nature hides relatively untouched within the LA mega-metropolis.
Dec 15, 2016 near Aliso V…, CA
Lucky Save in the middle of Car Wreck
Nov 10, 2025 near Aliso V…, CA
The view from the top of the steep rock garden is great!
May 7, 2016 near Aliso V…, CA
Just keep spinning!
May 22, 2015 near Aliso V…, CA
There's not much smoothness to Car Wreck.
Aug 8, 2017 near Aliso V…, CA
Car Wreck Trail as seen from Mathis Canyon Trail
May 22, 2015 near Aliso V…, CA

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Dec 6, 2022
Jamey Mossengren
Apr 1, 2021
Robert W
Jan 18, 2021
Annette Mohs
Caves and car wreck and Mathis canyon trail
Jul 8, 2020
Bruh Momentum
First attempt on climbing. Literally 1.4 miles of hell on earth. Also ran out of water about a quarter of the way up. — 1h 00m
Feb 2, 2020
MTB MOR
20mi — 3h 00m
Nov 20, 2018
Jonathan Coupal
Oct 16, 2018
Kevin Beeunas
Oct 15, 2017
Juan Gutierrez Acosta

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