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Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Ladera Ranch

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Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Ladera Ranch

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Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Ladera Ranch

03:36

48.6km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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16.6 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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21.5 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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26.6 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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29.6 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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29.9 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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46.1 km

Trabuco Creek trails

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There is a good network of wide gravel and packed dirt trails that run along Trabuco Creek west of Ladera Ranch. There are many places where you can cross the …

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47.4 km

Ladera Ranch Trails

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Explore Ladera Ranch Trails winding through canyons, along ridges, and along creeks of Mission Viejo.

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48.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

15.3 km

8.93 km

2.91 km

1.20 km

486 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

22.0 km

2.08 km

678 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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Waterworks Flow Trail – Trabuco Creek loop from Ladera Ranch

West Ridge Trail

Tijeras Creek Trail

Waterworks Flow Trail

Trabuco Creek

Trabuco Creek

Trabuco Creek trails

Ladera Ranch Trails

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