more stats
471 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
394 ft
Altitude min
468 ft
Altitude max
468 ft
Altitude start
395 ft
Altitude end
-15.55%
Grade
-31.921%
Grade max
2.152%
Grade min
41 ft
Distance climb
430 ft
Distance down
00:01:02
Avg time

Rusty Drum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352741 in Trail Running
    • #337647 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,007 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,380 in Trail Running
    • #14,440 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Really rutted with a tough transition.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 127 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Rusty Drum Trail Reports

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Sep 16, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 16, 2026
May 28, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 28, 2026
 The middle section before and after spitfire is overgrown
Apr 8, 2026 @ 5:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 2, 2026 @ 4:01pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 2, 2026
 Starting to get overgrown in the middle
Feb 23, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 23, 2026
 Some work really opened up the top
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on Sep 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rusty Drum located?
      Rusty Drum 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 33.573, -117.64105.
      ▼ How hard is Rusty Drum?
      Rusty Drum is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 15.55%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rusty Drum?
      Rusty Drum has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 394 ft to 468 ft.
      ▼ Is Rusty Drum a point to point trail?
      Rusty Drum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rusty Drum?
      Rusty Drum is 471 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rusty Drum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Drum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rusty Drum?
      Rusty Drum is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Rusty Drum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Drum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rusty Drum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rusty Drum. The trail is 471 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rusty Drum?
      Rusty Drum is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,672 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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