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4,974 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:13:25
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
158 ft
Altitude min
236 ft
Altitude max
236 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
1,969 ft
Distance down
1,972 ft
Distance flat
00:13:25
Avg time

Upper Butche's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Onofre
    San Clemente, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #250247 in Trail Running
    • #274515 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    SHARE Mountain Bike Club

A couple of steep ups but nothing serious.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 231 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Upper Butche's Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 6, 2026
 Some parts are very overgrown esp. the southern end before it connects to Holeshot.
May 31, 2025 @ 6:38am
May 31, 2025
 Bridge is now broken
Apr 5, 2025 @ 7:09am
Apr 5, 2025
Dec 14, 2024 @ 3:15pm
Dec 14, 2024
 The wooden bridge near the intersection with Shake N Bake has seen better days.
Oct 10, 2024 @ 10:04am
Oct 10, 2024
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Avg: 3.59 (5 votes)
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        Directions to upper-butche-s trailhead (33.454830, -117.571610)
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        10 miler Intermediate
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        BrockIsAwesomer
        Only use this trail as a last resort. Overgrown to shit. Spikey shit everywhere.
        Stevebw33up
        Don’t go. So overgrown I had to blaze around many bees.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Butche's located?
        Upper Butche's is located in San Onofre, San Clemente, California, United States. It is part of the San Onofre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.45483, -117.57161.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Butche's?
        Upper Butche's is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Butche's?
        Upper Butche's has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 158 ft to 236 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upper Butche's?
        Upper Butche's is 4,974 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Butche's?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Butche's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Butche's?
        Upper Butche's is best visited during: Year Round.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Butche's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Butche's are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Butche's?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Upper Butche's. The trail is 4,974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Butche's?
        Upper Butche's is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,416 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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