12.6 miles
Distance
908 ft
Climb
-1,295 ft
Descent
942 ft
High Point

Waterworks and Oneill are perfect for a ride where you want to maybe do laps or take it a bit easier that day. It's easy to cut off whenever you're done and the way back can be an easier fire road or a little tougher consistent climb.

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O’Neill Park/Waterworks - Intermediate Route is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Mission Viejo California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 908 ft with a max elevation of 942 ft then descends -1,295 ft.
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More Stats for O’Neill Park/Waterworks - Intermediate Route mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 4 min
  • Altitude change
    -386 ft
  • Altitude min
    398 ft
  • Altitude start
    941 ft
  • Altitude end
    554 ft
  • Grade
    -0.6%
  • Grade max
    -43.9%
  • Grade min
    25.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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