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Chutes

Intermediate
 3.6 (11)

A challenging singletrack climb. Also, an easier way down than the difficult Chutes Ridgeline.


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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Singletrack

916' 279 m

High

537' 164 m

Low

397' 121 m

Up

19' 6 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Description

aka: "Zips" or "Old Chutes". This trail starts at the north end of Roadrunner Loop. Ride north from the trail kiosk that overlooks a deep creek bed, drop down the steep bank and climb the other side. After a hundred yards look for a trail split, and take the left one. The right split is Chutes Ridgeline, a difficult downhill full of drops, banked turns, and features.

Chutes Trail climbs a steep, rocky hill with switchbacks. On this north-facing hill there is not very much vegetation, and the little there is tends to be small bushes or cactus. Mentioned earlier, Chutes Ridgeline descends almost parallel to Chutes Trail, and you'll have many opportunities to watch the downhill action as you climb right next to it.

Less than half-way up, the two Chute trails actually cross each other. Make sure you are climbing up the right side after this cross-over.

Contacts

Local Club: SHARE Mountain Bike Club

Dec 28, 2022: In it together

Nov 14, 2022: Know before you go

Nov 13, 2022: Can ya dig it?

Land Manager: Orange County, California - Parks

Shared By:

Dave Gregg

Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 11 votes

#11208

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  3.6 from 11 votes
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#789

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#11,208

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Photos

Really fun huck-spot on Chutes Ridgeline!
Dec 20, 2017 near Villa Park, CA
The iconic dry creek bed crossing that marks the beginning of Chutes.
May 27, 2014 near Villa Park, CA
All of the intermediate trails ant Santiago Oaks and Weir Canyon.
Dec 31, 2018 near Villa Park, CA
First Time chutes Ridgeline and some help to get you there
Apr 22, 2021 near Villa Park, CA
The Waterfall on Chutes Ridgeline
Dec 13, 2020 near Villa Park, CA
Top of Chutes Ridgeline...more fun, moderately-technical stuff!
Dec 20, 2017 near Villa Park, CA

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Part of longer ride. Up and back. 2.2mi
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Jun 26, 2016
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