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2,329 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
559 ft
Altitude min
637 ft
Altitude max
559 ft
Altitude start
590 ft
Altitude end
1.307%
Grade
-17.575%
Grade max
23.309%
Grade min
1,163 ft
Distance climb
863 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Pheasant Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thomas Riley Wilderness Park
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117383 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78199 in Trail Running
    • #66780 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Good stiff climb. Creek crossing.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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Pheasant Run Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2025 @ 8:34am
Jul 4, 2025
Nov 20, 2021 @ 5:29pm
Nov 20, 2021
 Major Water drainage issue, large mud holes in the lowest section where you ride under Highway 19
Jun 8, 2020 @ 2:57pm
Jun 8, 2020
Jan 18, 2020 @ 3:02pm
Jan 18, 2020
Aug 17, 2019 @ 8:26am
Aug 17, 2019
 Trail rework is great - you can now pedal all the way through creek bed and up the bank.
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        Riley Wilderness Park loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pheasant Run

        ▼ Where is Pheasant Run located?
        Pheasant Run is located in Thomas Riley Wilderness Park, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Thomas Riley Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.57425, -117.59485.
        ▼ How hard is Pheasant Run?
        Pheasant Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.307%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pheasant Run?
        Pheasant Run has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 559 ft to 637 ft.
        ▼ Is Pheasant Run a point to point trail?
        Pheasant Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pheasant Run?
        Pheasant Run is 2,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pheasant Run?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pheasant Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pheasant Run?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pheasant Run are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • January (2 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pheasant Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pheasant Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pheasant Run?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pheasant Run. The trail is 2,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pheasant Run?
        Pheasant Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 485 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 476 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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