more stats
1,142 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
00:00:51
Avg time
-150 ft
Altitude change
2,512 ft
Altitude min
2,686 ft
Altitude max
2,662 ft
Altitude start
2,512 ft
Altitude end
-13.095%
Grade
-30.118%
Grade max
15.716%
Grade min
172 ft
Distance climb
970 ft
Distance down
00:00:51
Avg time

Upper Shorter Stuff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90932 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352135 in Trail Running
    • #142702 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,063 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,355 in Trail Running
    • #8,229 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Shorter Stuff is a 1,142 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Mission Viejo California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Upper Shorter Stuff Trail Reports

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Apr 1, 2025 @ 8:40am
Apr 1, 2025
Feb 26, 2024 @ 3:00am
Feb 26, 2024
fun to ride, no issues
Jan 26, 2024 @ 7:17am
Jan 26, 2024
Jan 24, 2024 @ 4:40am
Jan 24, 2024
Jun 9, 2022 @ 12:42pm
Jun 9, 2022
Minor ruts and some overgrowth, but the lines are still visible and very much ridable.
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on Apr 1, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Directions to upper-shorter-stuff trailhead (33.836610, -117.627580)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Shorter Stuff located?
      Upper Shorter Stuff 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 33.83661, -117.62758.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Shorter Stuff?
      Upper Shorter Stuff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.095%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Shorter Stuff?
      Upper Shorter Stuff has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,512 ft to 2,686 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Shorter Stuff a point to point trail?
      Upper Shorter Stuff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Shorter Stuff?
      Upper Shorter Stuff is 1,142 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Shorter Stuff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Shorter Stuff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Shorter Stuff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Shorter Stuff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Shorter Stuff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Shorter Stuff. The trail is 1,142 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Shorter Stuff?
      Upper Shorter Stuff is a very popular trail. There have been 1,154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,475 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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