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3.6 miles
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-993 ft
Descent
00:13:39
Avg time
-980 ft
Altitude change
4,788 ft
Altitude min
5,775 ft
Altitude max
5,774 ft
Altitude start
4,793 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-37.8%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,526 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
974 ft
Distance flat
00:13:39
Avg time

Middle Control Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Angelus Oaks
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Lighting
    No

Used for both access and to connect between 2 long segments of the Santa Ana River Trail (SART).

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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Middle Control Road Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 15, 2026
From SART down to the river it was clear. Slippery loose-over-hard in the corners. Road repairs in progress at the bottom on Seven Oaks Rd.
Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 11, 2026
From SART down to the river it was fine.
Dec 6, 2025 @ 11:46am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 6, 2025
A slide on control road, saw 2 different vehicle in the hole
Oct 21, 2025 @ 12:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 21, 2025
Road has been repaired where SART post office section splits off with boulders and debris bulldozed out of the way. Road has some ruts and still...
Oct 3, 2025 @ 1:20am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 3, 2025
Washout on Middle Control Rd where SART Post office section starts. Not passable to vehicles but is passable to foot and bike traffic. Above...
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on Jun 15, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Control Road located?
      Middle Control Road is located in Angelus Oaks, California, United States. It is part of the Angelus Oaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.15052, -116.97567.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Control Road?
      Middle Control Road has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 993 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,788 ft to 5,775 ft.
      ▼ How long is Middle Control Road?
      Middle Control Road is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Control Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Control Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Middle Control Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle Control Road are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • December (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Control Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Control Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Control Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Middle Control Road. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Control Road?
      Middle Control Road is a very popular trail. There have been 502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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