Riding 7 Technical (and Steep) Trails in Aliso and Laguna!

Once I somewhat "cracked the code" for longer rides, I became addicted to them. Now I can't wait for those free days where I can pedal my bike up and down the hills all day long here in Orange County. I used my GoPro on one of these rides last year, and I decided to have another go at it. So today, I present another 7 Trails, from both the Aliso Viejo and the Laguna Coast sides of Highway 133.
Today, I rode 5 Oaks, Rock-It, T&A, and a few others that shall not be names (IYKYK). I rode the Santa Cruz Megatower, and it used all its 160mm of travel a few times.
Look closely towards the end of T&A trail, and you'll see that I almost ran over a "nope rope"...a different term for a rattlesnake!
If you like the video, then please hit the like button.
Want me to GoPro a run down one of the SoCal trails?...let me know which one and I might give it a crack!
Thanks for watching!

[@Ek0]

You're a good rider.

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Thanks for the compliment 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@SKBPM_ENIGMATIK]

Great footage & even better riding! Also the banter with hikers is fantastic. 👍🏻

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Thanks homie!

[@ericoverstrom6750]

Dan the man, your an animal, 7 trails! Ride and live here in Laguna, trail #3 looked super fun, it splits left off Telonics, correct? Also, #4 looked amazing, don't know that one?

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Thanks Eric! You’re right on #4, good eye.

[@drtunx]

Amazing riding skills AND stamina ! You just didn't complete the trails but killed it ... on every one of them. Can you elaborate on "cracked the code" part please ?

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Of course…ride, ride, ride. But the simplified extra version is slow and steady up the climbs (it’s a marathon, not a sprint), and lots of food and water.

[@drtunx]

@@dansrockgarden8921 Got it 👊

[@jessehill3780]

Ok I think I’ve seen trail 3 before (a type of school?). I’ve never seen 4. Looks like I might have to explore a bit when I go down from NorCal in a few weeks. Also damn your an animal to hit all 7 in one day, that’s a lot of tough climbing and chunky dh. Also know anything good in San Diego area beside noble and the other place (TW).

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Think more like Norrin Radd, and you’ll get the name of 3. And yeah…I was tired after that day, but I always have a good time pushing my abilities. I’m not as familiar with SD County, but Anderson Truck Trail used to be amazing. I did ride La Costa several years ago, and I remember NASCAR being a great trail.

[@jessehill3780]

@@dansrockgarden8921 telonics side of 133 or the west side of 133?

[@dansrockgarden8921]

@@jessehill3780 Not the west side, but I shouldn’t say more than that. I’ll show you if we run into each other on the trails 🤘🏼

[@jessehill3780]

@@dansrockgarden8921 cool I found it from satellite. Number 4 I got no clue and never seen anyone hit that one. Maybe if I can to make a stop on the way to SD and stay a day in Leguna I’ll message.

[@mtbmj7816]

Wow - incredilbe run. Are you on Strava?

[@dansrockgarden8921]

www.strava.com/athletes/1172519

[@MTBr-of-SoCal]

Ya that damned climb to 5 Oaks is always a B, don't matter how many times one does it, lol. Awesome riding! And Holy! That old woman was climbing CarWreck!? Wow!

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Yeah…and she does it several times, up and down up and down. What a beast!

[@ptmtb3175]

Wondering if you noticed what looked like a rattlesnake at the 15:58 mark.

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Haha…I only noticed it when I was editing the clips about a week later. I didn’t even notice it as I rode by it. Good catch!

[@wesarguin5589]

crazy good eye looks like a bigger one too

[@terzoanthony]

Are you on an E-bike? Even if you are that’s impressive!

[@dansrockgarden8921]

No e-bike for me just yet. I'm sure I'll get one down the line, but right now I'm still getting lots of enjoyment getting up the hills on my own power.

[@damiansmith391]

Do u go up at stairs steps?

[@philbuck365]

15:57 is the rattle snake

[@JohnMcLon-tt8il]

Thank you for not sharing names 🤙

[@alfredomendez5210]

Is this in the san fernando valley?

[@dansrockgarden8921]

No, down in Orange County. In Aliso and Laguna.

[@sbn025]

07:08 why do theu called it car wre... ohhh thats why

[@drippygproductions7288]

What trail is #4

[@dansrockgarden8921]

Not sure. Something about a charred tree, or something.

[@SKBPM_ENIGMATIK]

@@dansrockgarden8921 lol....OC parks really needs to open more "allowed" trails.

[@SKBPM_ENIGMATIK]

He provides the clue also that it's across from old emerald...