10.3 miles
Distance
1,909 ft
Climb
-3,136 ft
Descent
01:51:24
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Santa Ana River (2E03) - South Fork to Middle Control Rd Trail
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Angelus Oaks
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Global Ranking
    #7544 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76058 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

One of Southern California's very best long distance single tracks. It is a consistently intermediate single track through alpine woods and meadows that keeps you constantly entertained with twists, turns and small rock features. The climbs are all very easy because the trail maintains such a consistent grade. There are a few brief areas with exposure and soft shoulders in the upper portion of the trail to be weary of. This trail is part of a popular shuttle ride that generally starts at Southfork and can end as far down the mountain as the city of Redlands. Bathrooms are located across the highway in the Southfork Campground.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Santa Ana River Trail (2E03) - South Fork to Middle Control Rd mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,227 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,055 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,431 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,281 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,055 ft
  • Grade
    -2.257%
  • Grade max
    -46.182%
  • Grade min
    54.816%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,704 ft
  • Avg time
    01:51:24
  • Avg reverse time
    01:41:24
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Status:
on Mar 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Santa Ana River... Trail Reports

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      Mar 1, 2025 @ 3:41pm
      Mar 1, 2025
      Only saw the eastern 2 miles. Trail was great. Few fallen trees encroached the trail. Easy to get around but removing them would be better
      Jan 27, 2025 @ 12:54am
      Jan 27, 2025
      Rode from Wildhorse to Glass Road on Jan 22. Section from South Fork to Glass is riding well. I planned to ride out and back to Middle Control...
      Sep 12, 2024 @ 1:56pm
      Sep 12, 2024
      Closed due to Line fire - see USFS site
      May 28, 2024 @ 5:32am
      May 28, 2024
      A few downed trees, a couple minor rock slides. All bridges in good shape. Stetson creek easy to cross.
      Aug 19, 2023 @ 11:00am
      Aug 19, 2023
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      • 1 rides
      • 21 miles avg distance
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      • 55 rides
      • Last: Jan 22, 2025

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