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Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

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United States
California
Orange County
Rancho Santa Margarita

Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

Moderate

5.0

(2046)

16,826

riders

Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Rancho Santa Margarita

02:18

27.0km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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O'Neill Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.64 km

West Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You get great views of town from the ridgeline, and the trail is renowned for its wildflowers. You can follow the trail all the way south to Rancho Mission Viejo. The terrain is packed ground and is rocky in places.

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2

8.60 km

Tijeras Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Here the trail crosses under the Antonio Pkwy bridge. Much of the trail is doubletrack, though you will find some singletrack segments between the trailhead and Trabuco Creek.

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3

13.1 km

Waterworks Flow Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Waterworks is a highly rated flow trail that offers progressive jumps, always with options to skip any features you don't want to take on.

eBikes are not permitted here.

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4

16.1 km

Trabuco Creek

Highlight • River

The Arroyo Trabuco Trail crosses the Trabuco Creek here (and a good number of times along the route). Depending on the season and conditions, you may want to be prepared for some wet feet.

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5

16.4 km

Trabuco Creek

Highlight • River

The Arroyo Trabuco Trail crosses the Trabuco Creek here (and a good number of times along the route). Depending on the season and conditions, you may well find that bombing …

Tip by

6

24.9 km

O'Neill Regional Park

Highlight • Natural

You can explore a variety of singletrack and wide gravel paths through the park. Some trails are shaded while others take you out above the canyon with vistas of Orange …

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B

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

11.4 km

1.61 km

1.34 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

22.8 km

3.88 km

254 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 9 October

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