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3,629 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-306 ft
Descent
00:05:10
Avg time
-287 ft
Altitude change
566 ft
Altitude min
868 ft
Altitude max
865 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
2,621 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time
Backdraft Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTijeras Creek Trails
Mission Viejo, California -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJan-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Skinny, Other
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Year Opened2015
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Land OwnerCounty of Orange
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 81 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 260 rides
- Last: Jun 10, 2026
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(33.576510, -117.623440)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backdraft
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Where is Backdraft located?
Backdraft 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 33.57651, -117.62344.
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How hard is Backdraft?
Backdraft is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Backdraft?
Backdraft has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 306 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 566 ft to 868 ft.
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Is Backdraft a point to point trail?
Backdraft is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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