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2,927 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude max
876 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Sprocket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82484 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297633 in Trail Running
    • #46240 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

Fun loop trail with some fun fast downhill, and a little bit of climbing. A steep at the end, but can be bypassed by going left of it.

Access Info

Start towards Backdraft. Turn left and go past the steep towards the right.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 79 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Sprocket Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 15, 2026
We did trail work, running well.
Jul 26, 2025 @ 9:08am
Jul 26, 2025
Running great
Feb 27, 2025 @ 11:43am
Feb 27, 2025
Trail has had some work done and is rideable again
Jul 8, 2023 @ 8:53am
Jul 8, 2023
used to be accessible now says nature reserve
Oct 30, 2021 @ 12:33pm
Oct 30, 2021
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on Apr 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to sprocket trailhead (33.573670, -117.626540)

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        Aug 18, 2016 @ 12:18pm
        Aug 18, 2016

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        Tijeras Creek Trails: Rage | Backdraft | Sprocket
        27:02 | 59 | May 5, 2025 , Mission Viejo
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        9:29 | 258 | Feb 13, 2023 , Mission Viejo
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        14:41 | 140 | Nov 1, 2021 , Mission Viejo
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        0:14 | 4021 | May 27, 2009 , Mission Viejo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sprocket

        Where is Sprocket located?
        Sprocket 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 33.57367, -117.62654.
        How hard is Sprocket?
        Sprocket is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Sprocket?
        Sprocket has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 849 ft to 906 ft.
        Is Sprocket a point to point trail?
        Sprocket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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