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1,914 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:05:11
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
613 ft
Altitude min
698 ft
Altitude max
698 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
-2.022%
Grade
-18.179%
Grade max
15.468%
Grade min
647 ft
Distance climb
1,028 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:05:11
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Arroyo Crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57355 in Trail Running
    • #92198 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Creek crossing at the golf course that connects to Mother's.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 193 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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        Directions to arroyo-crossing trailhead (33.610170, -117.625050)
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        youtuber MTB Riding | Twenty Minutes in the Arroyo |...
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        19:58 | 116 | Mar 10, 2024 , Mission Viejo
        Mountain Biking Creek Crossings on the Arroyo...
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        7:22 | 25 | Jun 5, 2025 , Mission Viejo

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Arroyo Crossing located?
        Arroyo Crossing is located in Tijeras Creek Trails, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Tijeras Creek Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.61017, -117.62505.
        ▼ How hard is Arroyo Crossing?
        Arroyo Crossing is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.022%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arroyo Crossing?
        Arroyo Crossing has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 613 ft to 698 ft.
        ▼ Is Arroyo Crossing a point to point trail?
        Arroyo Crossing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Arroyo Crossing?
        Arroyo Crossing is 1,914 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arroyo Crossing?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Arroyo Crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Arroyo Crossing?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Arroyo Crossing are:
        • May (11 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        • April (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Arroyo Crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arroyo Crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Arroyo Crossing?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Arroyo Crossing. The trail is 1,914 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Arroyo Crossing?
        Arroyo Crossing is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,233 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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