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5.7 miles
Distance
758 ft
Climb
-758 ft
Descent
1,443 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
800 ft
Altitude min
807 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-20.8%
Grade max
42.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,671 ft
Distance flat
A modified version of the basic whiting loop that includes some of the most fun options in the park: Cattle Pond and Sage. Rated the physicality as moderate only because of the Mustard Road climb. Otherwise, this one is pretty easy.
Detailed Description
Whiting Loop++ (Cattle + Sage) is a 6 mile popular easy route located near Lake Forest California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 758 ft with a max elevation of 1,443 ft then descends -758 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 24, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time55 min 37 sec
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Altitude min800 ft
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Altitude start807 ft
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Altitude end807 ft
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Climb758 ft
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Descent-758 ft
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Grade max-20.8%
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Grade min42.2%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,671 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1,362 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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