Trabuco Creek – Trabuco Creek loop from Trabuco Canyon

United States

California

Orange County

Rancho Santa Margarita

Trabuco Creek – Trabuco Creek loop from Trabuco Canyon

Moderate

5.0

(2046)

16,826

riders

Trabuco Creek – Trabuco Creek loop from Trabuco Canyon

02:21

28.1km

310m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.2 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.15 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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8.11 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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13.6 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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13.9 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 …

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22.9 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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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types