Wood Canyon, Cholla & Rock-It

Closest Major City: Orange County

Distance: 11.00 miles (17.70 KM)

Description:
Start at the main entrance and ride the paved service road. The entrance to Wood Canyon is marked by a right turn off of the pavement to the dirt service road. There's also a ranger station at the entrance and a few porta-potties. Ride for 3 miles up into the canyon. Ride to the end of the canyon Cholla trail heads up to the ridge. Take the Cholla trail to the top and hang a left. Follow the ridge line for three quarters of a mile to the top of .Rock-It. Look for the water tower on your right. Rock-it is on the left. When you reach the bottom stay to the right and take Coyote Run as it follows the creek back to Mathis. Turn left through the creek and ride the 200 feet to Wood Canyon. Turn Right head down Wood Canyon to the ranger station, then make a left and head back to the car.

Directions to the trail:
Take I-5 to the Alicia Parkway exit. then head west for about four miles. About a quarter of a mile past the Aliso Creek Road is AWMA Road. Take a right and cross the bridge. You'll find parking on your left.