more stats
883 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
00:01:19
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
414 ft
Altitude min
424 ft
Altitude max
416 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-1.2%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

Sidetrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57345 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99612 in Trail Running
    • #110992 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,723 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,848 in Trail Running
    • #6,191 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A short little sidetrack that connects Waterworks and Jungle

Access Info

go left into the bushes at the bottom of Waterworks

Tags
JumpsRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 260 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3,128 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Nov 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidetrack located?
      Sidetrack 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 33.5771, -117.63919.
      ▼ How hard is Sidetrack?
      Sidetrack is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidetrack?
      Sidetrack has 7 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 414 ft to 424 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidetrack a point to point trail?
      Sidetrack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidetrack?
      Sidetrack is 883 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidetrack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidetrack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidetrack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidetrack are:
      • September (122 activities)
      • July (118 activities)
      • June (117 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sidetrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidetrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidetrack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sidetrack. The trail is 883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidetrack?
      Sidetrack is a very popular trail. There have been 23,667 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44,281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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