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view all areas »Orange County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes ridgelines, canyons and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Mission Viejo, Orange and San Clemente.
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- Mountain Bike
939 trails
- E-Bike
155 trails
- Horse
211 trails
- Hike
986 trails
- Trail Running
978 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
9 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,045
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 939
- Trails E-Bike
- 155
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 393
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 247
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 147
- Trails Horse
- 211
- Trails Hike
- 986
- Trails Trail Running
- 978
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 9
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 1,028 miles
- Total Descent
- 206,580 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,666 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,668 ft
- Reports
- 13,985
- Photos
- 4,236
- Completed Counter
- 343,488
Sub Regions
- Aliso Viejo (62)
- Anaheim Hills (17)
- Brea (9)
- Coto De Caza (2)
- Dana Point (3)
- Foothill Ranch (1)
- Fullerton (32)
- Fullerton (15)
- Huntington Beach (4)
- Irvine (71)
- Irvine Open Space (23)
- Irvine Ranch Open Space (40)
- Ladera Ranch (12)
- Laguna Beach (65)
- Laguna Hills (4)
- Laguna Niguel (5)
- Lake Forest (31)
- Las Flores (1)
- Mission Viejo (219)
- Newport Beach (5)
- Orange (123)
- Portola Hills (3)
- Rancho Mission Viejo (2)
- Rancho Santa Margarita (4)
- San Clemente (106)
- San Onofre (89)
- San Juan Capistrano (97)
- Santa Ana (2)
- Trabuco Canyon (9)
- Tustin (2)
- Yorba Linda (8)
- Dog Park (43)
- Gypsum Canyon Wilderness (7)
- Talbert Regional Park (0)
Popular Orange County Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 2,031 ft • 266 ft • 2,597 •
Short, technical, singletrack climb with lots of switchbacks and rock faces Beginning June 1, 2021, this trail will be uphill only for Mountain Bikes remain bidirectional for all users. The trail will be edited at that time to reflect...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 3,916 ft • 55 ft • 2,133 •
Starting June 1st, 2021 trail is DH MTB only as part of OC Parks Trail Pilot Project. Please gently remind all other users to contact OC Parks with feedback when informing them of the trail designation. Primary attraction of Santiago...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 155 ft • 2,088 •
Long, rocky, technical downhill for trail/DH riders and advanced XC riders. Top section is very loose, rocky and chunky giving way to flow lines mixed with patches of rocky sections further down.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,504 ft • 47 ft • 2,081 •
Fun little trail usually approached from morro ridge road with a slight climb up where there is a sort of lookout over the entire park, beautiful view all the way to the ocean. then you drop down a fun descent that is fast and swoopy,...
Orange County Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,384 ft • 2 •
The Luge is a long climb to a gnarlier descent. It isn’t part of any official wilderness park but is a...
★ 3.3 • 12 miles • 953 ft • 7 •
Fullerton Loop as taught to me by Primo
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,362 ft • 3 •
Ride The Luge like a local! Start at the parking lot and go right on S18. Continue until you turn right...
6 miles • 670 ft • 6 • Loop •
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park encompasses approximately 2,500 acres of riparian and oak woodland canyons,...
★ 3.5 • 11 miles • 1,520 ft • 7 •
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is another fun riding location closer to the beach in Orange County, much...
Photos of Orange County Mountain Bike
Videos of Orange County Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailforks | add | video | activity #106367076 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 1:31am 1 day |
| hoodaman | add | report | activity #106333018 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:04pm 2 days |
| JamesjjJdwU | vote | trail | activity #106296047 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 4:33pm 3 days |
| JamesjjJdwU | ridden | trail | activity #106295916 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 4:31pm 3 days |
| mountainsales | wishlist | badge | activity #106280437 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 12:25pm 3 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | 🤟 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:58pm Oct 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Some rutting after recent rains, a little... | Oct 13, 2026 @ 7:22pm Oct 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Contrary to what some newbies say, this trail... | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:49am Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Signs say no motorized bikes, but you can ride... | Sep 17, 2026 @ 12:24pm Sep 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | The same guys that think this trail is... | Sep 12, 2026 @ 11:26am Sep 12, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Climbing 10k Badge18 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge18 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Sheep Hills BMX Park | skill park | ||
| Secret Spot Dirt Jumps | skill park | Laguna Niguel | |
| San Juan Hills Dirt Jumps | skill park | San Juan Capistrano | |
| Dragon Jumps | skill park | San Juan Capistrano | |
| Orange Y BMX | skill park |
Upcoming Local Events
Local Trail Association
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 939 | 968 miles | 199,974 ft | 444 miles | 5,666 ft | 4,135 | 13,967 | 147 | 425,934 | |||
| E-Bike | 155 | 197 miles | 31,512 ft | 85 miles | 5,659 ft | 38 | 11,558 | 10 | 59,984 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 393 | 532 miles | 58,658 ft | 210 miles | 5,663 ft | 5 | 3,356 | 10 | 2,285 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 247 | 387 miles | 43,602 ft | 156 miles | 5,659 ft | 3,715 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 147 | 116 miles | 23,271 ft | 57 miles | 4,094 ft | 2,360 | 6 | |||||
| Horse | 211 | 198 miles | 34,938 ft | 88 miles | 5,331 ft | 2,727 | 1 | 35 | ||||
| Hike | 986 | 1,007 miles | 193,143 ft | 448 miles | 5,666 ft | 25 | 13,784 | 26 | 17,933 | |||
| Trail Running | 978 | 1,003 miles | 192,149 ft | 447 miles | 5,666 ft | 30 | 13,759 | 21 | 14,344 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 9 | 38 miles | 4,537 ft | 12 miles | 5,341 ft | 2,369 | 2 | 45 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 3,373 ft | 62 ft | 1,952 ft | 59 ft | 8 | 22 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 3,855 ft | 112 ft | 2,434 ft | 92 ft | 1 | 2,366 | 48 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 3,373 ft | 62 ft | 1,952 ft | 59 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 3,373 ft | 62 ft | 1,952 ft | 59 ft | 1 | 4 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 3,373 ft | 62 ft | 1,952 ft | 59 ft | 45 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 3,373 ft | 62 ft | 1,952 ft | 59 ft | 1 | 52 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 1 mile | 112 ft | 4,012 ft | 171 ft | 2 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Orange County?
Orange County has 33 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Orange County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Orange County are:
- Sloppy Seconds (4.6/5)
- Waterworks (4.5/5)
- Car Wreck (4.5/5)
- San Juan (4.5/5)
- 5 Oaks (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Orange County?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Orange County are:
- May (2,517 activities)
- July (2,448 activities)
- August (2,283 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Orange County?
The longest trail in Orange County is Santa Ana River Trail (Orange County) at 29.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Orange County?
The best hiking trails in Orange County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Orange County?
The best trail running trails in Orange County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Orange County?
The best dirtbiking trails in Orange County are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Orange County?
Orange County has a total of 1,045 trails. Of those, 939 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Orange County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Orange County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Orange County is Sitton Peak Trail with 2,830 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Orange County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Orange County is Los Pinos with 4,826 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Orange County?
Orange County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What bike services are there in Orange County?
The following bike services are available in Orange County:
- Bike Shop (66)
- Guides & Tours (5)
- Other (5)
- Trail Association (4)
- Club (2)
- Race Team (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Orange County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Orange County is Shred Nectar with an average grade of 27.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Orange County?
Yes, there are 11 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Orange County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Orange County?
Yes, there are 3 waterfall locations noted along trails in Orange County. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Orange County?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Orange County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Orange County?
The overall region status for Orange County is Clear / Green. Out of 689 trails:
- Clear / Green: 561
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 71
- Significant Issue / Amber: 27
- Closed: 30
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What are the trail conditions in Orange County?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Orange County:
- Ideal: 2 trails
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Orange County?
Yes, Orange County supports e-bike riding. There are 114 trails in Orange County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Orange County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Orange County are: View all mountain biking routes in Orange County.
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What type of bike is most common in Orange County?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Orange County are:
- AM (1,945 activities)
- XC (433 activities)
- Trials (154 activities)
- RD (127 activities)
- DH (66 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Orange County?
The highest summit in Orange County is San Juan Hill at 1,781 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Orange County?
There are 4 notable sights in Orange County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Orange County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Orange County?
The most popular Strava segments in Orange County are:
- Turn on the jets (50,910 athletes)
- HB Sprint (44,044 athletes)
- Doheny Drag Strip (40,005 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Orange County?
There are 61 technical trail features (TTFs) in Orange County. Some popular features include:
- Car Wreck Waterfall (Rock Face)
- 5 Oaks Drop (Drop)
- Coyote Run Rock Roll 2 (Rock Face)
- 5 Oaks Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- TTF (Drop)
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What trails are closed in Orange County?
There are currently 30 closed trails in Orange County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 561
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 71
- Significant Issue / Amber: 27
- Closed: 30
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Are there local clubs or events in Orange County?
There are 1 upcoming events in Orange County. View upcoming events. There are 7 local clubs or associations listed in the Orange County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Orange County?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Orange County:
- XEN MTB Southern California Guided Mountain Bike Tours
- Crankbrothers
- Pedego H.B
- Non Dot Adventures
- Two Wheels One Planet
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Orange County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Orange County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Orange County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Orange County are:
- Waterworks (4.7/5)
- Salt Creek Trail (Niguel to Golden Lantern) (3.4/5)
- Coronado (3/5)
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