more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-807 ft
Descent
00:10:21
Avg time
-793 ft
Altitude change
2,302 ft
Altitude min
3,094 ft
Altitude max
3,094 ft
Altitude start
2,303 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-93.2%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:10:21
Avg time

2 Monkeys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • AKA
    Hidden Valley Ridge
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135227 in Trail Running
    • #151106 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #654 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,790 in Trail Running
    • #8,926 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

This narrow single track starts from Main Divide Road and ends at Black Star Canyon Road. Trail follows the ridge North-West side of Black Star Canyon.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Ridgeline

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 136 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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2 Monkeys Trail Reports

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Aug 14, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 14, 2026
Ideal summer conditions. Didn't see any issues; just the usual shaley, dry conditions found in the summer in the Santa Ana mountains.
Feb 8, 2026 @ 8:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 8, 2026
Nov 4, 2025 @ 2:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 22, 2024 @ 5:33pm
Nov 22, 2024
its a full on shale run that is in the ruts, a bit of overgrown (especially near the bottom)
Oct 27, 2024 @ 5:35pm
Oct 27, 2024
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Status:
on Aug 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Two Monkeys Conditions (2025-03-19)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      brandon879
      Most of the trail is ridable. A Steep section midway has a 1' deep rut in the middle and a section at the bottom has several deep ruts. Both sections are borderline unridable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 2 Monkeys located?
      2 Monkeys is located in Cleveland National Forest, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Cleveland National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.81328, -117.62955.
      ▼ How hard is 2 Monkeys?
      2 Monkeys is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 2 Monkeys?
      2 Monkeys has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 807 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,302 ft to 3,094 ft.
      ▼ Is 2 Monkeys a point to point trail?
      2 Monkeys is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 2 Monkeys?
      2 Monkeys is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 2 Monkeys?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on 2 Monkeys. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access 2 Monkeys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 2 Monkeys are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 2 Monkeys?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride 2 Monkeys. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 2 Monkeys?
      2 Monkeys is a very popular trail. There have been 862 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 874 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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