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2,074 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:04:45
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
00:04:45
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Grasshopper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santiago Oaks
    Orange, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #40451 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98468 in Trail Running
    • #36857 in Hiking
    • #972 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 116 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,000 rides
  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Oct 12, 2025 @ 8:09am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 12, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 @ 8:16am
Sep 7, 2025
 Pretty dry and loose but not terrible.
Jun 15, 2025 @ 8:18am
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Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:54pm
Apr 26, 2025
Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:29am
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Avg: 4 (16 votes)
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        Directions to grasshopper trailhead (33.822420, -117.763890)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Grasshopper

        ▼ 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.

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