more stats
2,930 ft
Distance
106 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:03:39
Avg time
95 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
802 ft
Altitude max
700 ft
Altitude start
794 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
1,280 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
942 ft
Distance flat
00:03:39
Avg time

Curtis Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129325 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341870 in Trail Running
    • #329377 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,840 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,931 in Trail Running
    • #14,093 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Trail Access through Curtis Park

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Feb 22, 2021
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Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Curtis Backside located?
      Curtis Backside 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 33.60732, -117.62999.
      ▼ How hard is Curtis Backside?
      Curtis Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Curtis Backside?
      Curtis Backside has 106 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 802 ft.
      ▼ Is Curtis Backside a point to point trail?
      Curtis Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Curtis Backside?
      Curtis Backside is 2,930 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Curtis Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Curtis Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Curtis Backside?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Curtis Backside are:
      • August (4 activities)
      • December (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Curtis Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Curtis Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Curtis Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Curtis Backside. The trail is 2,930 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Curtis Backside?
      Curtis Backside is a moderately popular trail. There have been 455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 452 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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