more stats
3,550 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-174 ft
Altitude change
1,392 ft
Altitude min
1,620 ft
Altitude max
1,566 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-43.5%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance climb
2,575 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Upper Mud Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chino Hills State Park
    Chino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32790 in Trail Running
    • #71483 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This narrow singletrack connects Bobcat Ridge trail and Mud Canyon trails to Old Edison trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 112 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 237 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Upper Mud Canyon Trail Reports

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May 22, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 22, 2026
 Recent trail maintenance. Super fun and flowy.
Nov 28, 2025 @ 6:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 28, 2025
 Prime
Sep 20, 2025 @ 7:23am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 20, 2025
 Good
Aug 17, 2025 @ 6:33am
Aug 17, 2025
 Dry and choppy
Jul 28, 2025 @ 6:32am
Jul 28, 2025
 Dry hard pack with square edge
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Status:
on May 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Mud Canyon located?
      Upper Mud Canyon is located in Chino Hills State Park, Chino, California, United States. It is part of the Chino Hills State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.90699, -117.7327.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Mud Canyon?
      Upper Mud Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Mud Canyon?
      Upper Mud Canyon has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,392 ft to 1,620 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Mud Canyon a point to point trail?
      Upper Mud Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Mud Canyon?
      Upper Mud Canyon is 3,550 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Mud Canyon?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Mud Canyon. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Mud Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Mud Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Mud Canyon?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Mud Canyon is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,550 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Mud Canyon?
      Upper Mud Canyon is a very popular trail. There have been 1,463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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