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4,729 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-308 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
-195 ft
Altitude change
904 ft
Altitude min
1,128 ft
Altitude max
1,128 ft
Altitude start
933 ft
Altitude end
-4.128%
Grade
-20.189%
Grade max
14.361%
Grade min
1,557 ft
Distance climb
2,788 ft
Distance down
383 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time

Barham Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santiago Oaks
    Orange, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #46672 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101206 in Trail Running
    • #130115 in Hiking
    • #19799 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,372 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,924 in Trail Running
    • #7,309 in Hiking
    • #1,200 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face

This trail travels along a ridge the connects the top Santiago Oaks to where the trails Chutes and Waterfall start. There are a few rock drops that have ride arounds. Traveling south to north is predominantly climbing, with uphill/downhill traffic occupying different parts of the trail. Traveling south from Deer/Coachwhip junction, the downhill route is through the singletrack that parallels and crosses the wider climbing road.

Access Info

From the south, the trail begins at the junction of both Goat and Chutes climbing routes. At the other end, this trail begins at the very top just below the flag on the north end.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,294 rides
  • Last: May 12, 2025
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on Oct 12, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.09 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to barham-ridge trailhead (33.826160, -117.754350)

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      Videos

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      youtuber MTB Riding Chutes A Line At The Oaks, May 23,...
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      5:36 | 199 | May 26, 2024 , Orange
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      16:26 | 129 | Jan 31, 2024 , Orange
      youtuber MTB Riding Barham At The Oaks, January 22, 2023
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      5:27 | 171 | Jan 23, 2023 , Orange
      youtuber MTB Riding Barham Ridge at Santiago Oaks,...
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      3:13 | 166 | Feb 7, 2022 , Orange

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      1 Review & Comments

      Rza4477
      Trails are closed today. Didn’t know this and want to pass it along. Trails are closed 72 hours after rain. U can look it up on ocparks.com

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barham Ridge located?
      Barham Ridge is located in Santiago Oaks, Orange, California, United States. It is part of the Santiago Oaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.82616, -117.75435.
      ▼ How hard is Barham Ridge?
      Barham Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.128%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barham Ridge?
      Barham Ridge has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 308 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 904 ft to 1,128 ft.
      ▼ Is Barham Ridge a point to point trail?
      Barham Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Barham Ridge?
      Barham Ridge is 4,729 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barham Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Barham Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Barham Ridge?
      Barham Ridge is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Barham Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barham Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barham Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Barham Ridge. The trail is 4,729 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Barham Ridge?
      Barham Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 13,455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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