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4,264 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-982 ft
Descent
00:09:05
Avg time
-977 ft
Altitude change
1,377 ft
Altitude min
2,358 ft
Altitude max
2,355 ft
Altitude start
1,377 ft
Altitude end
-22.923%
Grade
-53.891%
Grade max
7.491%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
4,107 ft
Distance down
38 ft
Distance flat
00:09:05
Avg time

Ding Dong Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112016 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352721 in Trail Running
    • #138095 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,040 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,379 in Trail Running
    • #7,875 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Ding Dong is a highly rated 4,264 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Mission Viejo California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Ding Dong Trail Reports

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Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:31am
Feb 7, 2025
Absolute shit show. The Santa Ana winds deposited foot deep ash for kost of the trail. I’ve spent 8 days so far trying to remove it all. It’s...
Nov 16, 2024 @ 5:27pm
Nov 16, 2024
very very loose from all the sut, you dont have to worry about overgrowth either
Feb 27, 2024 @ 11:35pm
Feb 27, 2024
Running soooooo good right now
Dec 22, 2022 @ 8:51am
Dec 22, 2022
Starting to dry out. It was grippier earlier in the week.
Apr 13, 2022 @ 1:27pm
Apr 13, 2022
Dry, rowdy, and fun
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on Feb 7, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.07 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ding-dong trailhead (33.664140, -117.549250)

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      10:40 | 589 | Dec 29, 2022 , Mission Viejo
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      12:10 | 51 | Jan 27, 2026 , Mission Viejo
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      4.0 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 38%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      MTBMOR MTBMOR
      If you can catch it with Hero Dirt it is an entirely different trail. Still gnarly, but way easier to controll. You just have to be aware the rain rutts could be deep.
      doobers doobers
      super steep, loose, downhill singletrack with some rocky sections. pretty sharp turns and switchbacks. like the commenter above stated, it's pretty gnarly because of how loose the trail is. couple of hike-a-bike sections depending on your skill level
      dfliedner dfliedner
      Fairly steep, but biggest challenge is the loose gravel making controlling downhill speed tricky, with lots of fishtailing down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ding Dong located?
      Ding Dong 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 33.66414, -117.54925.
      ▼ How hard is Ding Dong?
      Ding Dong is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 22.923%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ding Dong?
      Ding Dong has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 982 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,377 ft to 2,358 ft.
      ▼ Is Ding Dong a point to point trail?
      Ding Dong is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ding Dong?
      Ding Dong is 4,264 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ding Dong?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ding Dong. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ding Dong? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ding Dong are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ding Dong?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Ding Dong. The trail is 4,264 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ding Dong?
      Ding Dong is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 585 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 667 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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