Sheep Run + Caves, Car Wreck, Canyon Acres & Lynx (6–15 mi)
Details
Join us for a hike through Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with three route options ranging from 6–7 miles to approximately 15 miles.
Route Options:
Long Route (~15 miles / 2,600 ft gain /~4.5–5 hours):
Canyon View → Wood Canyon → Sheep Run → Meadows → Car Wreck → Canyon Acres → Lynx → Wood Canyon → Canyon View
Sheep Run Route (~11.5 miles / 1,490 ft gain / ~3–3.5 hours):
Canyon View → Wood Canyon → Sheep Run → Meadows → Wood Canyon → Canyon View
Short Route (~6–7 miles / ~2-2.5 hours):
Canyon View → Wood Canyon → Dripping Cave → Cave Rock → return to Canyon View via Wood Canyon
Route Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/sheep-run-car-wreck-canyon-acres-lynx-eec5c7a?u=i&sh=pxabuh (long route)
Please Note: Not So Casual hikes are designed to be a workout, with a steady, moderate-to-fast pace and sustained climbs. Please come prepared for the distance and elevation of your chosen route. The group may not wait if you fall behind, so be prepared to navigate and finish independently, or pair up with someone at a similar pace.
Details:
Meeting Point: Canyon View Staging Area (Canyon View Park, Aliso Viejo)
Parking: Free street parking nearby
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Essentials:
• Traction hiking shoes
• 2–4L of water; electrolytes recommended
• Quick snacks
• Sun protection
Note on Punctuality & RSVP: Please be on time. We’ll wait up to 5 minutes past the start. If you’re running late, post your ETA in the event discussion, but the group may still begin without you. If your plans change, please update your RSVP.
Disclaimer & Safety Notice: Hiking carries inherent risks, including trip/fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak, ticks, snakes, coyotes, or mountain lions. Organizers are volunteers, not guides, and cannot be responsible for your pace, navigation, or safety.
By joining, you accept full responsibility for your fitness, gear, hydration, navigation, and safety and agree to hold harmless the Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and fellow participants for any incidents or injuries. Participation also means you agree to Meetup’s Terms of Service, which include a liability release for organizers.