25.7 miles
Distance
4,702 ft
Climb
-4,791 ft
Descent
999 ft
High Point
-89 ft
Altitude change
84 ft
Altitude min
573 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-226.9%
Grade max
232.9%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

I was struggling with the routing tool making this one. Everything is basically correct until the end... you finish out coming down Car Wreck then make your way back to the start via double track.

This route links up the 'bangers in the Aliso area including 5 Oaks, Mentally Sensitive (now called Sheep run), Telonics, and Car Wreck. Lots of steep climbing packed in to hit these run. Telonics is not on Trailfoks, and is represented by the straight line which runs down from the viewpoint area label 'Canyon Acres' (this is more locally known as 'top of the world'). These trails are all classified as 'black diamonds' but they are very advanced black diamonds -- steeper and more technical than many double blacks I have ridden.

Detailed Description
Aliso Bangers is a 26 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Aliso Viejo California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 4,702 ft with a max elevation of 999 ft then descends -4,791 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 26, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    26 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 43 min
  • Altitude min
    84 ft
  • Altitude start
    573 ft
  • Altitude end
    486 ft
  • Climb
    4,702 ft
  • Descent
    -4,791 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -226.9%
  • Grade min
    232.9%
  • Distance climb
    14 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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