Santa Ana Mountains - South Featured Rides

Directions to trailhead(s):
The Caspers Wilderness and the San Juan Trail are both located off the Ortega Highway (74) east of I-5. The main entrance for Caspers Wilderness Park is 7.5 miles from I-5 on the west side of Ortega Hwy. To reach the San Juan Trailhead, turn north on Hot Springs Canyon Road from Ortega Hwy. at a ranger fire station 12.5 miles northeast of I-5. Note: Parking here requires Forest Service Pass

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Featured Route 1

Aerobic: Intermediate
Technical: Intermediate


Begin at park HQ. Ride up the paved road towards Bell Canyon. Paved road turns to dirt (Bell Canyon Trail).
2.3 miles stay left
3.2 miles right on Oso Trail. Fire road soon begins steep climb.
3.7 miles stay left on Oso Trail
5.2 miles stay left
6.3 miles stay right
6.8 miles stay right on Oso Trail
8.2 miles right on San Juan Creek Trail
11.9 miles Finish














Featured Route 2

Aerobic: Advanced
Technical: Advanced
Notes: A classic ride for advanced riders. Some exposed sections Use
Caution

Riding Note: The San Juan Trail gets heavy weekend use by downhillers using car shuttles. Uphill riders should get an early start to avoid the rush, and use caution near blind corners.

Start at the parking area for the San Juan Trail on Hot Springs Canyon Road. Head up the long but rarely too steep single-track, negotiating the numerous loose and rutted switchbacks. The steady uphill continues with long, easily rideable stretches punctuated by short technical (unrideable by most humans!) sections.

6.2 miles left on Old San Juan Trail at "Lunch Rock"
8.5 miles right on San Juan Trail
11.8 miles back at Lunch Rock. Stay left to head back to parking area. The downhill is decidedly more fun than the uphill was. You'll even be able to clean many of those switchbacks. Be courteous to uphill riders!
18.0 miles Finish




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