Trails Unbound
From Radical Origins: Episode 2
In the 1980's Laguna Beach's hills and canyons were closed off from public access. But a new and persistent set of adventurers didn't let that stop them.
From Radical Origins: Podcast 2
Listen to the trailblazing story of Laguna's extraordinary network of trails with extended stories, bonus interviews, and more.
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"They were going to try to stop us from what...? Having fun?"
- Mike Hall
Jumping The Fence
Through the 80s, a small group of freeride mountain bikers found ways to explore the closed-off hills and canyons of Laguna evading cows, rangers and gun toting land managers.
Freeride For All
Today, many of the trails originally carved by the RADs have become a vital part of the OC Parks' trail network while organizations like the Orange County Mountain Bike Association continue to maintain them and ensure our access.
Discover More Stories
01
Reef
Madness
The world’s longest running surf contest and the feral surfers who started it all.
02
Trails
Unbound
The trailblazing story of Laguna’s extraordinary network of trails.
03
The Birth
Of Skim
The story of a true Laguna Original and its growth around the world.
04
Protect And
Conserve
When unchecked development collides with art and activism.
05
Short
Strange Trip
The short-lived Woodstock of the West Coast and its permanent legacy.
06
Innovation
At The Source
How a small town stirs up big inspiration for culture and innovation.
07
Long Live
The Rejects
The indomitable and authentic soul of a creative culture.
01
Reef
Madness
The world’s longest running surf contest and the feral surfers who started it all.
02
Trails
Unbound
The trailblazing story of Laguna’s extraordinary network of trails.
03
The Birth
Of Skim
The story of a true Laguna Original and its growth around the world.
04
Protect And
Conserve
When unchecked development collides with art and activism.
05
Short
Strange Trip
The short-lived Woodstock of the West Coast and its permanent legacy.
06
Innovation
At The Source
How a small town stirs up big inspiration for culture and innovation.
07
Long Live
The Rejects
The indomitable and authentic soul of a creative culture.
01
Reef
Madness
The world’s longest running surf contest and the feral surfers who started it all.
02
Trails
Unbound
The trailblazing story of Laguna’s extraordinary network of trails.
03
The Birth
Of Skim
The story of a true Laguna Original and its growth around the world.
04
Protect And
Conserve
When unchecked development collides with art and activism.
05
Short
Strange Trip
The short-lived Woodstock of the West Coast and its permanent legacy.
06
Innovation
At The Source
How a small town stirs up big inspiration for culture and innovation.
07
Long Live
The Rejects
The indomitable and authentic soul of a creative culture.
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Laguna Beach
Visit Laguna Beach is more than just a warm welcome. We’re curators of Laguna’s culture and storytellers revealing how it became an extraordinary destination in the first place.
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