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3,104 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
00:04:00
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
403 ft
Altitude min
575 ft
Altitude max
575 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
2,356 ft
Distance down
571 ft
Distance flat
00:04:00
Avg time

Spitfire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • AKA
    Sputtering Fire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35579 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131556 in Trail Running
    • #61688 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

A new single track that runs parallel to Waterworks. There are a few loose and rocky dh sections. There is a log roller near the end that your chain ring might catch depending on the height of it (29ers should be fine). At the end of the trail there is a steep canyon roller that is very loose. Watch out for cactus as they are littered all over the trail.

Access Info

Take a left after going under the bridge on The Undertaker

Trail Supporters
  • socalstokie
    since 2016
    Maintainer
  • eveneisenhart1234
    since 2016
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 180 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,992 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
Status:
on Aug 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (20 votes)
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        Directions to spitfire trailhead (33.577120, -117.632970)

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        youtuber MTB Riding Spitfire | Backdraft | Rage | April...
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        11:23 | 225 | May 11, 2023 , Mission Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Spitfire, February 18, 2025 | Part...
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        3:53 | 122 | Feb 21, 2025 , Mission Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Spitfire, October 5, 2024
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        3:26 | 109 | Oct 11, 2024 , Mission Viejo
        youtuber MTB Riding Same Old Spitfire... Never...
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        4:24 | 117 | May 19, 2024 , Mission Viejo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spitfire

        Where is Spitfire located?
        Spitfire 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 33.57712, -117.63297.
        How hard is Spitfire?
        Spitfire is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Spitfire?
        Spitfire has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 403 ft to 575 ft.
        Is Spitfire a point to point trail?
        Spitfire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Spitfire?
        Spitfire is 3,104 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Spitfire?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Spitfire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Spitfire?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spitfire are:
        • February (206 activities)
        • July (179 activities)
        • May (151 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Spitfire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spitfire are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Spitfire?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Spitfire. The trail is 3,104 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Spitfire?
        Spitfire is a very popular trail. There have been 14,823 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,917 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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