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3,212 ft
Distance
-617 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
1,230 ft
Altitude min
1,850 ft
Altitude max
1,850 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
-19.3%
Grade
-57.3%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
3,212 ft
Distance down
00:04:12
Avg time

Trencherous Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #366807 in Trail Running
    • #118979 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,699 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,652 in Trail Running
    • #6,636 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Trencherous is a 3,212 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Mission Viejo California. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Trencherous Trail Reports

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Oct 27, 2025 @ 7:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 27, 2025
 Excellent condition. Sticky tacky in the shade.
Nov 24, 2024 @ 3:36pm
Nov 24, 2024
 Recently brush and very well-maintained. Excellent condition.
Feb 17, 2024 @ 6:38am
Feb 17, 2024
Jan 26, 2024 @ 7:17am
Jan 26, 2024
Jan 23, 2023 @ 1:06pm
Jan 23, 2023
 The trail is in great condition and was super fun, someone recently filled in a lot of the ruts.
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on Oct 27, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      rideagainsthemachine rideagainsthemachine
      Not nearly as good as Diablo, but most people don’t like to climb up Skyline for Diablo so here ya go. Nothing too technical on this trail, but it’s still pretty fun. Don’t expect too much and you’ll like it. There’s no way it should be rated double black. I’d say not quite single black.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trencherous located?
      Trencherous is located in Cleveland National Forest, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Cleveland National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.83891, -117.61508.
      ▼ How hard is Trencherous?
      Trencherous is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trencherous?
      The trail has 617 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,230 ft to 1,850 ft.
      ▼ How long is Trencherous?
      Trencherous is 3,212 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trencherous?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trencherous. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trencherous?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trencherous are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Trencherous? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trencherous are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trencherous?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trencherous. The trail is 3,212 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trencherous?
      Trencherous is a very popular trail. There have been 1,166 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,191 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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