more stats
2,160 ft
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:07:04
Avg time
204 ft
Altitude change
621 ft
Altitude min
824 ft
Altitude max
621 ft
Altitude start
824 ft
Altitude end
9.432%
Grade
-18.682%
Grade max
24.266%
Grade min
1,901 ft
Distance climb
172 ft
Distance down
87 ft
Distance flat
00:07:04
Avg time

Lower Bumblebee Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santiago Oaks
    Orange, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 85 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #80288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129370 in Trail Running
    • #123635 in Hiking
    • #921 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,593 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,431 in Trail Running
    • #6,904 in Hiking
    • #62 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    not when a ton of rain
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

a steep technical climb

Access Info

off of bottom 4 corners

Tags
Wet weather friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 319 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,893 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.28 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Bumblebee located?
      Lower Bumblebee is located in Santiago Oaks, Orange, California, United States. It is part of the Santiago Oaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.82078, -117.76195.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Bumblebee?
      Lower Bumblebee is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.432%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Bumblebee?
      Lower Bumblebee has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 621 ft to 824 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Bumblebee a point to point trail?
      Lower Bumblebee is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Bumblebee?
      Lower Bumblebee is 2,160 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Bumblebee?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Bumblebee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Bumblebee?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Bumblebee are:
      • May (170 activities)
      • April (151 activities)
      • June (146 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Bumblebee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Bumblebee are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Bumblebee?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lower Bumblebee. The trail is 2,160 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Bumblebee?
      Lower Bumblebee is a very popular trail. There have been 28,742 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31,632 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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