more stats
1,290 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
525 ft
Altitude min
564 ft
Altitude max
528 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
2.775%
Grade
-4.013%
Grade max
10.156%
Grade min
977 ft
Distance climb
244 ft
Distance down
68 ft
Distance flat
00:01:03
Avg time

Sycamore Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thomas Riley Wilderness Park
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109163 in Trail Running
    • #107568 in Hiking
    • #7615 in Adaptive Biking
    • #20772 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,360 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,331 in Trail Running
    • #5,980 in Hiking
    • #452 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,342 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Can get sandy depending on the season.

Tags
Sandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
Status:
on Jan 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Riley Wilderness Park loop
      ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 422 ft • 6 • Loop •
      A short 2.5 mile loop in Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. Does nearly every trail in the park.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sycamore Loop located?
      Sycamore Loop is located in Thomas Riley Wilderness Park, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Thomas Riley Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56945, -117.59569.
      ▼ How hard is Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.775%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 525 ft to 564 ft.
      ▼ Is Sycamore Loop a point to point trail?
      Sycamore Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is 1,290 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sycamore Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sycamore Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Sycamore Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sycamore Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sycamore Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sycamore Loop. The trail is 1,290 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sycamore Loop?
      Sycamore Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 557 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 595 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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