Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

01:45

18.1km

470m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.31 km for 514 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.34 km

View of the Pacific Ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.77 km

Top of the World Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Top of the World viewpoint offers unobstructed views of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The climb to the top is pretty …

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5.36 km

Temple Hill

Highlight • Summit

Temple Hill is the second-highest peak in the San Joaquin Hills at 1,038 feet in elevation. From the summit, visitors can see views of Saddleback Valley to the east, the …

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8.38 km

Mathis Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Mathis Canyon Trail is a tough climb in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. There are a couple rolling sections to catch your breath, but be prepared for a tough (but fun) ride.

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11.4 km

Wood Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There is a small wooden bridge here that provides access over Wood Creek below.

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17.1 km

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Dive into the natural splendor of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, nestled within the last coastal canyons of Southern California. Traverse forty miles of trails winding through oak and sycamore woodlands, …

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