more stats
2,074 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-285 ft
Altitude change
520 ft
Altitude min
828 ft
Altitude max
805 ft
Altitude start
520 ft
Altitude end
-13.739%
Grade
-63.892%
Grade max
19.521%
Grade min
297 ft
Distance climb
1,777 ft
Distance down
00:04:10
Avg time

Grasshopper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santiago Oaks
    Orange, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #35901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110126 in Trail Running
    • #130517 in Hiking
    • #3259 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,027 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,390 in Trail Running
    • #7,331 in Hiking
    • #268 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face

Steep rocky single track with a few drops.

Access Info

Just past Hawk.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock slabsRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,045 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Grasshopper Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 12, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to grasshopper trailhead (33.822420, -117.763890)

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      0:52 | 240 | Mar 11, 2025 , Orange
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,232 ft • 35 • Loop •
      Santiago Oaks is a well-known trail network located in Orange County. The park has multiple options for...
      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,817 ft • 36 • Loop •
      Santiago Oaks is a well-known trail network located in Orange County. The park has multiple options for...
      8 miles • 1,514 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Intermediate downhills, light black on Grasshopper and start of Chutes Ridgeline. Cactus and Yucca are...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      17 Ratings
      5 ★ 24%
      4 ★ 53%
      3 ★ 24%
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      1GUlOR
      To add to what the last guy said. Grasshopper is chill black downhill and it’s fast. Keyword there, FAST. Not a up trail one bit and shouldn’t be used as one. Hikers give you the courtesy, just yell “RIDER” over those obstacles and through those turns.
      justinnorth
      Just want to re-emphasize the comment below that this is 100% NOT a climbing trail. It’s a quick and fun downhill. Hawk is better if you have to choose between the two, but if you’re on an ebike definitely hit both.
      HotCheeto24
      I don’t know why there are comments to climb this trail, under no circumstances should you climb it, there is a fire trail right next to it where you can climb. You are putting yourself and others in danger by climbing this primarily downhill trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grasshopper located?
      Grasshopper is located in Santiago Oaks, Orange, California, United States. It is part of the Santiago Oaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.82242, -117.76389.
      ▼ How hard is Grasshopper?
      Grasshopper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.739%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grasshopper?
      Grasshopper has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 320 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 520 ft to 828 ft.
      ▼ Is Grasshopper a point to point trail?
      Grasshopper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grasshopper?
      Grasshopper is 2,074 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grasshopper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grasshopper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Grasshopper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Grasshopper are:
      • April (54 activities)
      • May (53 activities)
      • June (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Grasshopper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grasshopper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grasshopper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Grasshopper. The trail is 2,074 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grasshopper?
      Grasshopper is a very popular trail. There have been 10,578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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