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4,209 ft
Distance
418 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:13:24
Avg time
399 ft
Altitude change
1,053 ft
Altitude min
1,453 ft
Altitude max
1,054 ft
Altitude start
1,453 ft
Altitude end
9.475%
Grade
-23.775%
Grade max
42.658%
Grade min
2,477 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
1,582 ft
Distance flat
00:13:24
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Mustard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
    Lake Forest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103032 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94553 in Trail Running
    • #63542 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Long, wide climb that is fairly painful

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,207 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.11 (12 votes)
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        Directions to mustard trailhead (33.697420, -117.650890)

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        Feb 28, 2023 @ 11:02am
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        21:32 | 144 | Jan 31, 2024 , Lake Forest
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        0:54 | 246 | Nov 22, 2018 , Lake Forest

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mustard

        ▼ Where is Mustard located?
        Mustard is located in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, Lake Forest, California, United States. It is part of the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.69742, -117.65089.
        ▼ How hard is Mustard?
        Mustard is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.475%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mustard?
        Mustard has 418 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,053 ft to 1,453 ft.
        ▼ Is Mustard a point to point trail?
        Mustard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mustard?
        Mustard is 4,209 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mustard?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mustard. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mustard?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mustard are:
        • July (131 activities)
        • February (97 activities)
        • August (95 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Mustard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mustard are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mustard?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Mustard. The trail is 4,209 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mustard?
        Mustard is a very popular trail. There have been 9,205 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,937 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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