more stats
3,675 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
304 ft
Altitude min
320 ft
Altitude max
304 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance climb
807 ft
Distance down
1,562 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Exploration Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    O'Neill Regional Park
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112508 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89027 in Trail Running
    • #152051 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,078 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,331 in Trail Running
    • #8,994 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Trail that Connects Ladera Ranch and San Juan Country Club

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Exploration Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2018 @ 7:30pm
Jul 21, 2018
 Some ruts have been forming.
Jun 23, 2016 @ 7:17pm
Jun 23, 2016
Jun 8, 2016 @ 9:24am
Jun 8, 2016
 overgrowth has been cut down and tumbleweeds have been moved away
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Status:
on Jul 21, 2018
Dry
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5:34 | 514 | Mar 15, 2014 , Mission Viejo
      Exploration Trail
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      3:45 | 73 | Aug 3, 2015 , Mission Viejo
      Exploration Trail
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      7:03 | 77 | Jul 3, 2014 , Mission Viejo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Exploration Trail located?
      Exploration Trail is located in O'Neill Regional Park, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the O'Neill Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.52945, -117.64974.
      ▼ How hard is Exploration Trail?
      Exploration Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Exploration Trail?
      Exploration Trail has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 304 ft to 320 ft.
      ▼ Is Exploration Trail a point to point trail?
      Exploration Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Exploration Trail?
      Exploration Trail is 3,675 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Exploration Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Exploration Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Exploration Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Exploration Trail are:
      • April (5 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Exploration Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Exploration Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Exploration Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Exploration Trail. The trail is 3,675 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Exploration Trail?
      Exploration Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 690 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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