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Trabuco Creek – Waterworks Flow Trail loop from Mission Hospital

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Trabuco Creek – Waterworks Flow Trail loop from Mission Hospital

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(9077)

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Trabuco Creek – Waterworks Flow Trail loop from Mission Hospital

03:09

38.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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O'Neill Regional Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.31 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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6.60 km

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 through is not an option, so just be prepared for some wet feet.

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15.5 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 County. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and camping available. The park charges a $3 fee.

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28.9 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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33.8 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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38.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

12.4 km

7.88 km

3.06 km

1.29 km

925 m

161 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

17.6 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Trabuco Creek – Waterworks Flow Trail loop from Mission Hospital

Trabuco Creek

Trabuco Creek

O'Neill Regional Park

Tijeras Creek Trail

Waterworks Flow Trail

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