more stats
873 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
00:02:05
Avg time
84 ft
Altitude change
210 ft
Altitude min
294 ft
Altitude max
210 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
9.6%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

Couches Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Onofre
    San Clemente, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74158 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #356717 in Trail Running
    • #124859 in Hiking
    • #10242 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,379 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,474 in Trail Running
    • #6,977 in Hiking
    • #222 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    SHARE Mountain Bike Club

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AI Generated Description

Couches is a 873 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near San Clemente California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 81 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 126 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,478 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.41 (6 votes)
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      Directions to couches trailhead (33.438830, -117.573330)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Couches located?
      Couches is located in San Onofre, San Clemente, California, United States. It is part of the San Onofre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.43883, -117.57333.
      ▼ How hard is Couches?
      Couches is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Couches?
      Couches has 81 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 210 ft to 294 ft.
      ▼ Is Couches a point to point trail?
      Couches is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Couches?
      Couches is 873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Couches?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Couches. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Couches?
      Couches is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Couches? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Couches are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Couches?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Couches. The trail is 873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Couches?
      Couches is a very popular trail. There have been 11,947 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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