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Car Wreck

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 3.9 (34)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Orange County
  5. Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park
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“A short but steep alternative to Mathis Canyon Trail featuring rocks and a brief wooded section. ”

Ryan Brough
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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM
Singletrack

796' 243 m

High

283' 86 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

513' 156 m

Down

16%

Avg Grade (9°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Near the top of the Mathis Canyon Trail, Car Wreck takes a steeper path off to the right over sections of rock steeper than Rock-It Trail. Be prepared for larger drop-offs and other technical challenges. The trail enters a forested area where you'll encounter the trail's namesake, the remains of an old car. Enjoy the roots and trees before pedaling across the Oak Grove Trail to join up with the Mathis Canyon Trail again near the Dripping Cave Connector.

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks - Crystal Cove

Shared By:

Ryan Brough with improvements by Aiden Bird
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 34 votes

#5

in Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park

#733

Overall
  3.9 from 34 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Aliso and Wood Canyons…

#59

in California

#733

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Car Wreck with a crash in Aliso Woods.
Mar 4, 2020 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
The trail's namesake.
May 7, 2016 near Aliso V…, CA
There's not much smoothness to Car Wreck.
Aug 8, 2017 near Aliso V…, CA

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Nov 1, 2025
MTB MOR
15mi — 1h 30m
Sep 15, 2023
MTB MOR
It was a wild ride 6.5mi — 1h 00m
Dec 6, 2022
Jamey Mossengren
Dec 11, 2021
Jeffrey Linden
Aug 7, 2020
Bruh Momentum
First time down. Took a fall when it got sandy towards the bottom. Really liked rock roll at beginning. — 0h 07m
Jun 2, 2020
MTB MOR
12mi — 1h 30m
Mar 4, 2020
MTB MOR
Still in great shape 10mi — 1h 20m
Jan 23, 2020
MTB MOR
Lots of hikers...trail is clear 13mi — 2h 00m

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