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Black Star Falls – Santa Ana River Trail Bridge loop from Orange

Black Star Falls – Santa Ana River Trail Bridge loop from Orange

Hard

4.9

(8659)

8,660

riders

Black Star Falls – Santa Ana River Trail Bridge loop from Orange

05:55

81.8km

1,200m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 2, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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35.2 km

Black Star Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Black Star Canyon is home to the Black Star Falls, a natural waterfall thats in the Santa Ana Mountains of eastern Orange County. The water for the falls is from …

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35.9 km

Native American Grinding Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

This used to be the village of Puhú, which was shared between four different local indigenous tribes. The village was massacred by fur traders in 1832.

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40.6 km

Beeks Place

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Beeks Place are the remains of old stone buildings built in the 1930's by Joseph Beeks (who created the Balboa Island Ferry service in Newport Beach) to …

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45.7 km

Sierra Peak Summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit has great views over the whole region; north Orange County to the west and Corona/Riverside to the east, with San Gorgonio Mountain on the horizon.

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59.1 km

View of Sierra Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view of Sierra Peak showcases one of the highest and most easily identifiable peaks in northern Orange County. It stands at 3,045 feet above sea level.

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65.0 km

Santa Ana River Trail at Yorba Regional Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Set along the edge of the Santa Ana Canyon this park offers visitors a variety of amenities such as sports fields, picnic & BBQ areas, fishing, playgrounds, and more. The …

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65.8 km

Santa Ana River

Highlight • River

The Santa Ana River is almost 100 miles long. The headwaters are from the San Bernardino Mountains and ends at the coast near Huntington Beach.

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67.7 km

Santa Ana River Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge along the Santa Ana River Trail. It takes you over the river and gives you a good view of the water.

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81.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

16.5 km

11.9 km

6.94 km

5.59 km

829 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

27.4 km

25.1 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Black Star Falls – Santa Ana River Trail Bridge loop from Orange

Black Star Falls

Native American Grinding Stones

Beeks Place

Sierra Peak Summit

View of Sierra Peak

Santa Ana River Trail at Yorba Regional Park

Santa Ana River

Santa Ana River Trail Bridge

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