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Trail Ride Info
Resources on places to ride in Southern California
Open Spaces to Ride in Orange County
Here in the OC we enjoy a number of open spaces configured for our passion of mountain biking.
Orange County Parks
Favorites include:
Whiting Ranch for moderate fire road climbs and some single track
Aliso & Woods for beginner segments, fire road climbs and some tech challenge single track
Laguna Coast Wilderness for lots of intermediate and advanced single track downhills
Santiago Oaks for great short distance, high “burn” workout landscapes
See also Caspers, Peters, Irvine Regional
California State Parks
http://www.crystalcovestatepark.org/about/
Favorites include:
Crystal Cove for our weekly club multi tier ride from Coastal Peak Park
O’Neil for some fantastic climbs and great trails threading thru the river beds
San Onofre for the never ending fun of the San Clemente Single Track segments
See also Chino Hills
Cleveland National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cleveland/home
Favorites include:
Harding Truck Trail for pure climbing elevation, and views over Orange County
San Juan Creek for never ending single track and switchbacks up and out of the valley
Irvine Ranch Conservancy
https://letsgooutside.org/about/hitting-the-trails/
Favorites include:
Blackstar for a great fire road climb to access the peaks between the coast and inland areas
Quail Creek Trail for an exercise loop that combines a bit of all terrains in a beginner/intermediate level
Open access days at Freemont and Limestone Canyons to experience nature at it’s best
How to Check for Park Closures & Alerts
OC trails can close for rain or fire concerns. Check for alerts here.
Orange County Parks
Crystal Cove State Park
Cleveland National Forest
MTB Day Trips in So Cal
Feeling adventurous and have a day to travel outside the OC? Here are a few near by mtb trails we recommend.
Noble Canyon - San Diego County
You can plan this ride as a day trip or a camp and ride. There's some free camping as well as several forest service campgrounds nearby.
Most people plan a shuttle at the bottom but if you're super strong or ride an e-bike, you can make it a round trip.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/recarea/?recid=47486&actid=104
Santa Ana River Trail (SART) - San Bernardino County
Fun and challenging downhill single track adventure.
https://trailsfoundation.org/santa-ana-river-trail/
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4150052/santa-ana-river-trail-sart-2e03-shuttle
SkyPark in Lake Arrowhead - San Bernardino County
Awesome mountain bike park in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Fantastic setup to test your downhill & technical skills.
Skyline Trail in Big Bear - San Bernardino County
A great singletrack trail that traverses the mountains above Big Bear Lake and the Snow Summit Ski Resort.
Mobile Trail Apps
For specific details on trails at any destination we suggest you use online trail websites & mobile apps.
We have lots of recommendations and opinions on local trails in So Cal and many other areas in the Western US but the latest and most up to date information on trail navigation and trail conditions can typically be found on these sites. We're always available to be contacted for help or to answer questions.
Trail Forks
MTB Project
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