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2,927 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:05:34
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
00:05:34
Avg time

Sprocket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tijeras Creek Trails
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69988 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #369763 in Trail Running
    • #325574 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,214 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,706 in Trail Running
    • #13,955 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.

Tags
BermsDrops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 23 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 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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Status:
on Apr 15, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sprocket trailhead (33.573670, -117.626540)
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      684 |
      Aug 18, 2016 @ 12:18pm
      Aug 18, 2016
      Drops 1

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      Tijeras Creek Trails: Rage | Backdraft | Sprocket
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      27:02 | 84 | May 5, 2025 , Mission Viejo
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      9:29 | 279 | Feb 13, 2023 , Mission Viejo
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      3.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      criness criness
      Closed off from Ladera Ridge and not accessible. I saw the fence pealed back and now it’s closed again.
      949er 949er
      Super overgrown last time I rode it a few weeks back.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Sprocket?
      Sprocket is 2,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sprocket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sprocket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sprocket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sprocket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sprocket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sprocket. The trail is 2,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sprocket?
      Sprocket is a very popular trail. There have been 731 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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