more stats
3,560 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:04:48
Avg time
-159 ft
Altitude change
343 ft
Altitude min
521 ft
Altitude max
521 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
2,339 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:04:48
Avg time

Code 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Las Ramblas
    San Juan Capistrano, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96086 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Flowy singletrack running along the inside of the canyon. Has some interesting features. Similar in style and difficulty to "2 Balls and a Bone". Can be used as an exit back to the parking at the end of Camino De Los Mares instead of the fire roads.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 163 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Code 3 Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
 Must have been cleared recently, no issues
Mar 1, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 1, 2026
 Very overgrown
Oct 12, 2025 @ 9:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 12, 2025
Jul 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Jul 15, 2025
 really good
Sep 15, 2024 @ 4:06pm
Sep 15, 2024
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on Sep 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8:48 | 116 | Feb 8, 2023 , San Juan Capistrano
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      6:40 | 164 | Nov 20, 2022 , San Juan Capistrano
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      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Code 3 located?
      Code 3 is located in Las Ramblas, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States. It is part of the Las Ramblas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.48251, -117.63546.
      ▼ How hard is Code 3?
      Code 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Code 3?
      Code 3 has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 343 ft to 521 ft.
      ▼ Is Code 3 a point to point trail?
      Code 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Code 3?
      Code 3 is 3,560 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Code 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Code 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Code 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Code 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Code 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Code 3. The trail is 3,560 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Code 3?
      Code 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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