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Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Soka University of America

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Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Soka University of America

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Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Soka University of America

04:33

16.1km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 6, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.63 km for 491 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 2.82 km for 695 m

Open: • Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.00 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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9.43 km

Mathis Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mathis Canyon Trail is a steady decline (or incline depending on your direction). It is a well trafficked trail meaning the vegetation isn't too overgrown.

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12.2 km

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park encompasses 4,500 acres of different natural ecosystems. The trails winding through the park are hard-packed and great for running, and every few hundred meters feels so different compared to the prior miles.

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12.7 km

Cave Rock

Highlight • Cave

Cave Rock, per the title, is a small cave inside a large rock formation. The official trail runs across the top of the cave, but if you hop on the …

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13.2 km

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Natural

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park includes over 4,500 acres of untouched wilderness and natural areas. A lot of the "roads" in the park are smooth double-track paths, and there …

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15.5 km

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Highlight • Natural

There is a large packed dirt parking lot here with restrooms by the trailhead. The park charges a $3 fee. From here you have access to the trails along Aliso …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

2.70 km

1.79 km

600 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

4.21 km

2.72 km

1.67 km

1.31 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Top of the World Viewpoint – Mathis Canyon Trail loop from Soka University of America

Top of the World Viewpoint

Mathis Canyon Trail

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Cave Rock

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

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