Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park

Aliso and Wood Canyons is a regional park covering approximately 4,500 acres with mature oak groves, sycamore trees, and two streams running through wooded canyons and rolling grasslands. The park includes over 30 miles of trails designed for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

The territory was home to the Juaneno and Acajchemem peoples before it passed through various private owners including Don Juan Avila and Louis Moulton. The park was established later to protect the land and preserve its natural character.

The name references the two canyons that form its core, reflecting the local geography and native plant communities typical of Southern California. Visitors walk through landscapes shaped by the seasonal flow of water and the presence of trees that have grown here for decades.

The park is easily reached by car and offers daily parking for a small fee. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring water, especially for longer hikes on the extensive trail network.

The park shelters multiple rare and endangered species found nowhere else in the region, making it crucial for protecting plants and animals that might disappear otherwise. These organisms thrive in the protected and secluded areas that the park provides.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 33.54110,-117.73700

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02