Tijeras Creek Trail

Rancho Santa Margarita · California

7.1 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

1h 17m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Weather outlook

Mostly Sunny
68°
58°
69°
8 mph
Gust17 mph
6:21 AM
4:48 PM
Damp

0.2" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.17 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours27% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Forecast window

Sunday

a high near 68°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance

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About This Trail

Tijeras Creek Trail is a 7.1-mile mountain bike trail near Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 1h 17m.

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Dirt

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Where is Tijeras Creek Trail?

Tijeras Creek Trail is a mountain bike trail near Rancho Santa Margarita, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Tijeras Creek Trail?

Tijeras Creek Trail is 7.1 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 17m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Tijeras Creek Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-14: 0.2" of rain expected today. Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Tijeras Creek Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Rancho Santa Margarita include Backdraft Trail, Vista Ridge Trail, Oak Canyon Trail, Holy Jim Canyon Road, Live Oak Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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