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- Hike
12 trails
Region Details
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- 1
- 5
Region Status
OpenHike Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 12
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 13
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,903 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,936 ft
- Reports
- 20
Popular Castaic Hiking Trails
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 1 mile • 500 ft • 5 •
Moderately easy multi-use trail with some steep climbs and nice views of Castaic Lake.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,993 ft • 305 ft • 4 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,966 ft • 15 ft • 2 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,602 ft • 297 ft • 2 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 297 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,065 ft • 221 ft • 1 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,133 ft • 210 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 210 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro's Uphill | Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 27, 2026 | Very Dry | ThomasQRIe4G | ||
| Whitaker Peak | Apr 3, 2025 @ 8:56am Apr 3, 2025 | Very Dry | jfisher1 | ||
| The Grapevine | Aug 13, 2022 @ 7:53am Aug 13, 2022 | Dry | Sandracerquad | ||
| Grapevine Alt | Apr 26, 2022 @ 11:04am Apr 26, 2022 | Dry | Nina-in-la | ||
| Vista Ridge Road | Mar 26, 2022 @ 9:30am Mar 26, 2022 | Ideal | changsmtb | ||
| Cutler Canyon Fire Road | Mar 23, 2022 @ 5:11pm Mar 23, 2022 | Ideal | lucasweb | ||
| Pine Ridge Fire Road | Mar 23, 2022 @ 5:11pm Mar 23, 2022 | Ideal | lucasweb | ||
| West Ridge | Feb 17, 2018 @ 4:52am Feb 17, 2018 | Dry | Sworks6 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #106991710 and 2 more | Nov 1, 2026 @ 3:48am Nov 1, 2026 |
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #106978846 and 7 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:21pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #106950521 and 1 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 12:16pm Oct 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Went on this trail with my 2 teenagers and we... | Jan 27, 2024 @ 4:21pm Jan 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | Overgrown mess that's worth it only if you're... | Apr 26, 2022 @ 11:00am Apr 26, 2022 | ||
| trail | This area was poorly maintained. Trails are... | Sep 20, 2020 @ 4:58pm Sep 20, 2020 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 13 | 14 miles | 1,936 ft | 5 miles | 2,936 ft | 9 | 20 | |||||
| E-Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 26 ft | 794 ft | 486 ft | 16 | ||||||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 11 miles | 1,391 ft | 4 miles | 2,936 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 1,391 ft | 4 miles | 2,936 ft | 10 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2,133 ft | 30 ft | 210 ft | 2 | |||||||
| Hike | 12 | 13 miles | 1,903 ft | 5 miles | 2,936 ft | 20 | ||||||
| Trail Running | 12 | 13 miles | 1,903 ft | 5 miles | 2,936 ft | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Castaic?
The highest rated hiking trails in Castaic are:
- West Ridge (0/5)
- Fisherman (North) (0/5)
- Fisherman (South) (0/5)
- Pro's Uphill (0/5)
- The Grapevine (0/5)
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Where can I park to hike in Castaic?
Check the Castaic trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Castaic?
The longest trail in Castaic is West Ridge at 1.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Castaic?
Castaic has a total of 13 trails. Of those, 12 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking trails in Castaic to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Castaic?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Castaic is West Ridge with 500 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Castaic?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Castaic is The Grapevine with 240 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Castaic?
Castaic supports the following activities: Hiking.
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What are the steepest hiking trails in Castaic?
The steepest hiking trail in Castaic is Grapevine Alt with an average grade of 9.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Castaic?
Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular hiking trails in Castaic?
The most popular hiking trails in Castaic are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner hike trails in Castaic?
The best beginner hiking trails in Castaic are:
- Grapevine Alt (0/5)
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