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4,440 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-440 ft
Descent
00:11:26
Avg time
-406 ft
Altitude change
1,054 ft
Altitude min
1,464 ft
Altitude max
1,460 ft
Altitude start
1,054 ft
Altitude end
-25.47%
Grade max
19.789%
Grade min
191 ft
Distance climb
4,130 ft
Distance down
119 ft
Distance flat
00:11:26
Avg time
Whiting Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Lake Forest, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 75 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#148134 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #121305 in Trail Running
- #115874 in Hiking
- #20479 in Horseback
- #17303 in Adaptive Biking
- #12272 in Gravel Biking
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State Ranking#5,554 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #5,965 in Trail Running
- #6,435 in Hiking
- #1,301 in Horseback
- #939 in Adaptive Biking
- #888 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear Round
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCounty of Orange
A mix of access road, climbing trail or downhill trail for those who aren't comfortable with the single track options of Whiting Ranch. Some riders use this as a climbing alternative to Mustard to get to Four Corners. This trail sees heavy hiking and equestrian traffic so be aware at all times.
Access Info
This trail can be accessed as a downhill run from the Four Corners area or as a climb by heading up the Serrano Cow Trail from the East end of the park.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Steep, loose and rutted in spots. Riders with front wheel drive may need a push.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 66 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 571 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to whiting-road trailhead
(33.696280, -117.640630)
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Aug 27, 2017 , Lake Forest
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Oct 13, 2013 , Lake Forest
Trail Lists
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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
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Routes with this trail
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