6.4 miles
Distance
579 ft
Climb
-2,737 ft
Descent
00:48:53
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of San Juan Trail

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    Land Manager

San Juan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Global Ranking
    #2077 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31847 in Trail Running
    • #25316 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking

Nice long intermediate single track. There are some short rock gardens at the top and there are tight switch backs throughout. This trail is definitely a classic

Access Info

Off the Ortega Highway. Take Lazy W Ranch exit.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for San Juan mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -2,159 ft
  • Altitude min
    840 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,009 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,999 ft
  • Altitude end
    840 ft
  • Grade
    -6.363%
  • Grade max
    -36.78%
  • Grade min
    37.42%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,609 ft
  • Avg time
    00:48:53
  • Avg reverse time
    02:00:13
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Status:
on Mar 18, 2023
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.6 (21 votes)
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  • Prevalent Mud
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      San Juan Trail Reports

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      Mar 18, 2023 @ 10:43pm
      Mar 18, 2023
      Muddy in sections but worth it
      Feb 19, 2023 @ 5:53pm
      Feb 19, 2023
      Very fun. Some sections that were gravelly and loose, with some ruts from the rain but makes for a very fun ride overall.
      Jan 8, 2023 @ 7:48pm
      Jan 8, 2023
      You’re pretty much riding in a deep rut the entire trail. Corners loosing tons of dirt and just rock.
      Jan 1, 2023 @ 4:04am
      Jan 1, 2023
      Dec 13, 2022 @ 6:13am
      Dec 13, 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 7 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 267 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,526 rides
      • Last: Mar 26, 2023

      Photos

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      Jul 26, 2021 @ 1:56pm
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      150 |
      Jul 24, 2021 @ 5:10pm
      Jul 24, 2021
      490 |
      Apr 19, 2017 @ 12:11am
      Apr 19, 2017
      698 |
      Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:56pm
      Dec 8, 2014

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      Eatsdirt (Jan 13, 2023 at 20:47)
      Trail is in great shape considering the traffic and recent rains. Not sure why anyone would complain. If an old keg of fat can climb the whole trail to cocktail without putting a foot down… the trail is running really well.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      dennisc5000 (Jan 8, 2023 at 19:52)
      There is no YouTube video that will show you current conditions, this is now a full black trail and should be updated. Uphill is a complete disaster as you will pedal strike inside most ruts. Since the trail is narrow you have no choice but to get inside the rut but you should be fine with not pedal striking the edges. The corners lost significant amount of dirt and it just exposed rock after the rains and even experienced bikers will walk them. Too bad, this used to be so flowy.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      Jojogris (Nov 4, 2022 at 19:59)
      W
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      bigchipero (Jan 30, 2022 at 13:30)
      super dangerous trail— stay tight and keep your lines tight otherwise u gonna go over da edge!
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      sailor7x (Dec 19, 2021 at 19:28)
      A very advanced barely rideable trail
      [Reply]
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      mdhendershott (Aug 26, 2018 at 7:48)
      Closed due to fire hazard (18-08-26)
      [Reply]
      • + 2
      socalstokie (Jun 1, 2016 at 11:50)
      Super tough climb
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