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4,528 ft
Distance
187 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:14:33
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
868 ft
Altitude min
997 ft
Altitude max
889 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance climb
1,873 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:14:33
Avg time

Edison Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
    Lake Forest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #152370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337235 in Trail Running
    • #155208 in Hiking
    • #9501 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #4437 in Adaptive Biking
    • #17737 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,715 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,760 in Trail Running
    • #9,234 in Hiking
    • #205 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #280 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,230 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Rutted, loose and steep in both directions. Connects Whiting to the Aliso Creek Trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Edison Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2020 @ 7:40am
Jul 30, 2020
 Evidently this trail’s been re-opened?
Jul 30, 2019 @ 9:25pm
Jul 30, 2019
 Freshly graded, in a good way. Great back door access into whiting ranch.
Jul 30, 2019 @ 9:24pm
Jul 30, 2019
Oct 9, 2016 @ 7:43pm
Oct 9, 2016
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on Jul 30, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Edison Trail - Winter Revisit - Mountain Biking 4K
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      6:47 | 310 | Dec 27, 2021 , Lake Forest
      Edison Trail Mountain Bike Ride - Lake Forest CA
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      13:03 | 517 | Dec 4, 2021 , Lake Forest
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Edison located?
      Edison is located in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, Lake Forest, California, United States. It is part of the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.66389, -117.63932.
      ▼ How hard is Edison?
      Edison is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Edison?
      Edison has 187 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 868 ft to 997 ft.
      ▼ Is Edison a point to point trail?
      Edison is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Edison?
      Edison is 4,528 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Edison?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Edison. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Edison?
      Edison is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Edison? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Edison are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Edison?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Edison. The trail is 4,528 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Edison?
      Edison is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 378 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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