more stats
2,844 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:08:08
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
351 ft
Altitude min
428 ft
Altitude max
362 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
988 ft
Distance flat
00:08:08
Avg time

Pounder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30904 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #641 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #679 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Tight twisty turny trail with ups and downs

Access Info

Take Jardines Jungle Drop off of Jardines Street, down to trail head

Tags
Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 27 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 187 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Aug 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (2 votes)
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      Directions to pounder trailhead (33.566510, -117.651540)

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      youtuber MTB Riding Headbanger | Pounder | Hot Flash |...
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      10:30 | 136 | Feb 6, 2024 , Mission Viejo
      youtuber MTB Riding Pounder, June 28, 2023 #trending #viral
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      8:04 | 180 | Jun 29, 2023 , Mission Viejo
      Exploring the Underrated MTB Trails in Tijeras...
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      206 | Jun 11, 2025 , Mission Viejo
      youtuber MTB Riding Pounder with the Selma'sPizza...
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      11:13 | 165 | Aug 13, 2022 , Mission Viejo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pounder located?
      Pounder 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 33.56651, -117.65154.
      ▼ How hard is Pounder?
      Pounder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pounder?
      Pounder has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 351 ft to 428 ft.
      ▼ Is Pounder a point to point trail?
      Pounder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pounder?
      Pounder is 2,844 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pounder?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pounder. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pounder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pounder are:
      • July (25 activities)
      • June (23 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pounder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pounder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pounder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Pounder. The trail is 2,844 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pounder?
      Pounder is a very popular trail. There have been 1,015 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,058 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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