Aliso Summit Trail — Attraction in Laguna Niguel

Scenic, wide, 2-mile point-to-point trail (approximately 4 miles if done out-and-back) that feels somewhat secluded at times despite running behind residents' homes. The hike is mostly flat with some sections of brief incline or decline, depending on the direction from which you take it. I would recommend hiking from North to South for the most scenic views. Though you are walking parallel to the coastline (albeit at a distance), the sea is not always visible. However, approximately halfway through, the valley scenery gives way to views...

What an amazing view! This is an easy trail, very walkable, or bikeable. It's about 1 1/2 miles from the street parking area on Pacific Island, to the area where it starts to turn down to Alicia. So it's a great 3 mile walk/jog/bike. There are great views the whole way (mostly valley with some ocean ad well). The trail is wide and packed dirt. It's mostly flat with a couple inclines that are noticeable. Easy, and a nice view the whole way with many nice houses to check...

It's a 2-mile gravel path that runs along the backside of a neighborhood looking down into a canyon. If you wish to hike (walk) the entire path and make a round trip, I suggest starting at the lower (northern) end and walking up hill so that your return journey is much easier as you finish. It's not overly difficult going up hill, but after about mile 2 you'll be happier going downhill instead...