more stats
764 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
400 ft
High Point
-40 ft
Altitude change
356 ft
Altitude min
396 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat

Hot Flash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21931 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #436415 in Trail Running
    • #116040 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #566 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #16,055 in Trail Running
    • #6,452 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Land Owner
    OC Parks

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AI Generated Description

Hot Flash is a 764 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mission Viejo California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Hot Flash Trail Reports

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on Sep 24, 2025
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hot Flash located?
      Hot Flash 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 33.56994, -117.65081.
      ▼ How hard is Hot Flash?
      Hot Flash is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hot Flash?
      Hot Flash has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 356 ft to 400 ft.
      ▼ Is Hot Flash a point to point trail?
      Hot Flash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hot Flash?
      Hot Flash is 764 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hot Flash?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hot Flash. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Hot Flash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hot Flash are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Hot Flash?
      Hot Flash is a very popular trail. There have been 809 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,497 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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