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4.1 miles
Distance
1,763 ft
Climb
-389 ft
Descent
4,016 ft
High Point
1,375 ft
Altitude change
2,519 ft
Altitude min
2,519 ft
Altitude start
3,894 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
44.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,581 ft
Distance flat

Bell Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #356127 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69165 in Trail Running
    • #76653 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #11,146 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,343 in Trail Running
    • #4,336 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Bell Ridge to Yaeger Mesa. Not always maintained by USFS and often overgrown.

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Faint trailRidgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Closed as a result of the September 8, 2024 Airport Fire
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      Directions to bell-ridge trailhead (33.665550, -117.547000)
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      An uphill slog to the summit of Los Pinos Peak via Bell Ridge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bell Ridge located?
      Bell Ridge 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 33.66555, -117.547.
      ▼ How hard is Bell Ridge?
      Bell Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bell Ridge?
      Bell Ridge has 1,763 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 389 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,519 ft to 4,016 ft.
      ▼ Is Bell Ridge a point to point trail?
      Bell Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bell Ridge?
      Bell Ridge is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bell Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bell Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bell Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bell Ridge are:
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bell Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bell Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Bell Ridge?
      Bell Ridge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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