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1,827 ft
Distance
-292 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-292 ft
Altitude change
538 ft
Altitude min
830 ft
Altitude max
830 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade
-81.9%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance down
00:02:42
Avg time

Y-Not Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Open Space
    San Juan Capistrano, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13903 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36711 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2023

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AI Generated Description

Y-Not is a 1,827 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near San Juan Capistrano California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop, jump, gap jump, ladder bridge and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 88 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Y-Not Trail Reports

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Mar 6, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 6, 2026
 Running great, a bit overground though.
Apr 3, 2025 @ 1:58pm
Apr 3, 2025
Oct 26, 2024 @ 7:36am
Oct 26, 2024
Mar 27, 2024 @ 9:05am
Mar 27, 2024
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on Mar 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ynot trailhead (33.479290, -117.645180)
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      Mar 6, 2026 @ 11:31am
      Mar 6, 2026

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      Double Black Diamonds and Jump Lines at Las...
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      18:47 | 250 | Oct 30, 2025 , San Juan Capistrano
      Getting Rowdy At Las Ramblas
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      4:48 | 458 | Apr 5, 2024 , San Juan Capistrano
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Y-Not located?
      Y-Not is located in Northwest Open Space, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States. It is part of the Northwest Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.47929, -117.64518.
      ▼ How hard is Y-Not?
      Y-Not is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Y-Not?
      The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 538 ft to 830 ft.
      ▼ Is Y-Not a point to point trail?
      Yes, Y-Not is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Y-Not?
      Y-Not is 1,827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Y-Not?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Y-Not. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Y-Not?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Y-Not are:
      • January (10 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Y-Not? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Y-Not are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Y-Not?
      The estimated time to ride Y-Not is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Y-Not?
      Y-Not is a moderately popular trail. There have been 766 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 787 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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