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Mathis Canyon Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  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

Point to Point

825' 251 m

High

199' 61 m

Low

634' 193 m

Up

8' 3 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks - Crystal Cove

Shared By:

Jason Fincher
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#2

in Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park

#11940

Overall
  4.0 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Aliso and Wood Canyons…

#1,143

in California

#11,940

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Photos

Rare green hills flourish after winter rains along the Mathis Canyon Trail.
Mar 11, 2017 near Aliso V…, CA
Mathis Canyon
May 22, 2015 near Aliso V…, CA
On the way back from the top.
Sep 2, 2019 near Aliso V…, CA
Waterfall on wood canyon trail.
Jan 22, 2018 near Aliso V…, CA

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