Trails Unbound

For generations, Laguna’s hills and canyons have inspired artists and naturalists. But by the 1980s, much of the land had been closed to public access by private entities and the county, and was just waiting for rediscovery by a new group of rebels. What began with illegal pathways being carved by Freeriders has become a sprawling network of trails enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors - who have no idea about the blood and antics that built them.