more stats
1,468 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
670 ft
Altitude min
817 ft
Altitude max
817 ft
Altitude start
671 ft
Altitude end
-9.957%
Grade
-18.935%
Grade max
1.303%
Grade min
77 ft
Distance climb
1,321 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

Firepole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • AKA
    Firehose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80429 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97038 in Trail Running
    • #30668 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Fun little downhill from the ridge that brings you out by the firestation on Antonio. There are 2 optional gap jumps that are very easy to hit, they are about 1 foot in length from takeoff to landing.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 434 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Sep 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firepole located?
      Firepole 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 33.57046, -117.62433.
      ▼ How hard is Firepole?
      Firepole is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.957%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firepole?
      Firepole has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 670 ft to 817 ft.
      ▼ Is Firepole a point to point trail?
      Firepole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firepole?
      Firepole is 1,468 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firepole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firepole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firepole?
      Firepole is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Firepole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firepole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firepole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Firepole. The trail is 1,468 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firepole?
      Firepole is a very popular trail. There have been 3,726 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,614 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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