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2,844 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:06:22
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
00:06:22
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Pounder Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaTijeras Creek Trails
Mission Viejo, California -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear round
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eBike AllowedYes 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
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 20 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 168 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to pounder trailhead
(33.566510, -117.651540)
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Nearby Trails
- Squirrel Trap 518 ft
- Jardines Jungle Drop 1,175 ft
- Arroyo South Bridge Connector 1,827 ft
- Arroyo Trabuco Trail (crown Valley To Oso) 1,886 ft
- Crown Valley (creek Crossing) 1,982 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pounder
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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