Alta Laguna/Top of the World - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Alta Laguna/Top of the World |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Laguna Beach |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From either direction on the 405 fwy., exit the 133 fwy./Laguna Canyon Road south toward Laguna Beach. Proceed through the canyon. As you enter the city of Laguna Beach, turn left on Forest Ave. Stay straight to go onto 3rd. St. Go up a steep hill and continue on 3rd St. Left onto Park Ave. Take Park Ave. up the hill for several miles. It winds around somewhat. At the top, turn left on Alta Laguna Blvd. In a couple of blocks, you will see the park on the right--Alta Laguna Blvd. dead-ends at the park. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 6.70 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Top of the World |
| Trails Used: | This reverse (hill at the end) hike starts at the top of Laguna Canyon, proceeds down into the canyon, meanders along a sleepy trail (albeit with lots of mountain bikes :), through a shaded wood area next to a gentle stream, then finishes with a climb up Mathis Canyon Trail. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | City Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Laguna Wilderness Park |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR FIRST TIME HIKERS!!! Get a great morning workout on this 6.7 mile hike. This reverse (hill at the end) hike starts at the top of Laguna Canyon, proceeds down into the canyon, meanders along a sleepy trail (albeit with lots of mountain bikes :), through a shaded wood area next to a gentle stream, then finishes with a climb up Mathis Canyon Trail. The hike is a beginning one until we hit Mathis, then it becomes an intermediate hike. We will not race, but go at a moderate pace, nor will we go to Dripping Cave. If you know the trail, you may charge ahead if you'd like. There will be a sweep and we will stop at least once to regroup. If you have been hiking hills, Mathis will be just another one you'll conquer. |
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