380-Woods End Trail to Barbara's Lake, Aliso Viejo, 6 mi, 9:00AM

WOODS END TRAIL TO BARBARA'S LAKE LOOP, 6 Miles, aprx 650 eg, 9:00 AM
21933 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (at Hummingbird Lane)

PARK ON HUMMINGBIRD LANE next to the Park, right off Aliso Creek Road, then we'll walk together to the trailhead, which is very close at Aliso Creek and El Toro Road. There's a very clean port-a-potty at Hummingbird Park if needed before we hit the trail. Sorry, no dogs aloud on this trail.

Woods End Trail to Ridge Top Trail, and beyond. We’ll cross over to the Nix Center to add some mileage and a restroom break if needed, then to Sunflower and Black Jack trails for a bit of a workout. Great views and we'll pass by Barbara's Lake!

NOTE: This trail was closed for a few months and experienced a maintenance project by the city. I can’t wait to see the changes!

The first 1/2 mile gain is approximately 300 feet and is a bit rocky at times, however it's a pretty wide trail that intermittently smooths out and gets rocky again, smooth, rocky, smooth, rocky :) The transition to Canyon trail takes us back down into a canyon and is mostly flat, however beautiful, with some trees and other foliage. Once at Black Jack Trail it is steep uphill for about 1/4 mile or less - views from the point are spectacular.

HIKERS CHECKLIST
- WATER AND SNACKS
- WEAR SHOES OR BOOTS WITH GOOD TREAD
- HAT AND SUNSCREEN Recommended

Featured photo: Visit Laguna Beach

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