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2.2 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-567 ft
Descent
00:24:55
Avg time
-560 ft
Altitude change
2,416 ft
Altitude min
2,978 ft
Altitude max
2,976 ft
Altitude start
2,415 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-47.8%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
817 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,086 ft
Distance flat
00:24:55
Avg time
Upper Chiquito Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCleveland National Forest
Mission Viejo, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Seasonall year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Rock Face
nice mostly wooded single track with some moderate technical rock gardens. This trail can get very overgrown, with lots of poison oak just off the trail, so plan accordingly. also some optional rock jumps here and there.
Access Info
From blue jay camp ground: The Chiquita split off of upper san juan. The turn around point is the waterfall. You can continue on the more technical lower chiquita down to the ortega, or just climb back up what you just came down.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 5 rides
- Last: Mar 16, 2024
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Directions to upper-chiquito trailhead
(33.642280, -117.462630)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 3,214 ft • 6 • Loop •
San Juan is another classic. The climb can be a little brutal but the fun, flowy descent is worth it!...
25 miles • 3,181 ft • 12 • Shuttled •
A big Shuttle ride that combines Holy Jim , Trabuco Canyon, and San Juan.
pizzaiolo
Soooo many trees down. Worth it though because Lower Chiquita is running mint.
pennylane8468
Currently lots of down trees and brush for first half. Almost impossible to ride with trail blockage every 500 feet.
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Nearby Trails
- Blue Jay (upper San Juan) 0 ft
- Viejo Tie Trail 2,051 ft
- San Juan Trail 3,957 ft
- Lower Chiquito 2 miles
- Main Divide (trabuco To Long Canyon) 2 miles
Cleveland National Forest
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