more stats
1,549 ft
Distance
-291 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-291 ft
Altitude change
525 ft
Altitude min
816 ft
Altitude max
816 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade
-34.4%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,549 ft
Distance down
00:01:51
Avg time

Flow Hawk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santiago Oaks
    Orange, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #37431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82000 in Trail Running
    • #96106 in Hiking
    • #1219 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Very rocky loose steep single track downhill.

Access Info

Starts at the turn off at the top of the second bee near where Bumblebee comes in. If you see a trail called Grasshopper you have gone to far.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 160 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,014 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Flow Hawk Trail Reports

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Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 8, 2026
Quite loose
Apr 27, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 27, 2026
The newly dumbed down Hawk trail was transformed from loose deep sandy conditions into hard packed by the recent rain. Good for intermediate riders.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 19, 2026
Very sandy throughout, watch your grip.
Mar 20, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 18, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.32 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Lists

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      1 Review & Comments

      Dtfisher69
      Best condition I’ve ever seen it right now

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Flow Hawk located?
      Flow Hawk is located in Santiago Oaks, Orange, California, United States. It is part of the Santiago Oaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.82129, -117.76527.
      How hard is Flow Hawk?
      Flow Hawk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.8%.
      What is the elevation gain for Flow Hawk?
      The trail has 291 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 525 ft to 816 ft.
      How long is Flow Hawk?
      Flow Hawk is 1,549 ft long. The trail type is sandy.
      Are dogs allowed on Flow Hawk?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow Hawk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Flow Hawk?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flow Hawk are:
      • May (72 activities)
      • June (67 activities)
      • April (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Flow Hawk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow Hawk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Flow Hawk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Flow Hawk. The trail is 1,549 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Flow Hawk?
      Flow Hawk is a very popular trail. There have been 13,810 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,379 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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