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4,052 ft
Distance
-459 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
-460 ft
Altitude change
1,997 ft
Altitude min
2,458 ft
Altitude max
2,458 ft
Altitude start
1,998 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
4,052 ft
Distance down
00:03:59
Avg time

Booby Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cleveland National Forest
    Mission Viejo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81453 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16076 in E-Biking
    • #105766 in Trail Running
    • #81801 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is a nice single track descent to break up the otherwise boring fire road descent. Starts off a bit steep, flattens out where you can carry some speed then gets steep again. There are some sections which are steep, loose and can be bit tricky when the trail gets overgrown or rutted due to rain.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles average
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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 9, 2026
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Booby Trap Trail Reports

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May 23, 2026 @ 11:01pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
mostly gold, but make sure to take the right line at the very last steep section (the left side is rutted)
Jan 24, 2026 @ 8:53am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 24, 2026
Nov 1, 2025 @ 10:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 1, 2025
No overgrown vegetation, it must have been cleared after the last report.
May 20, 2025 @ 7:01pm
May 20, 2025
Overgrown vegetation on the last third of the trail. Small Rut from previous update hasn't grown.
Apr 2, 2025 @ 5:17am
Apr 2, 2025
Small rut on Second downhill section. Otherwise perfect condition.
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on May 23, 2026
Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
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        Directions to booby-trap-158569 trailhead (33.820740, -117.646200)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Booby Trap

        Where is Booby Trap located?
        Booby Trap is located in Cleveland National Forest, Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Cleveland National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.82074, -117.6462.
        How hard is Booby Trap?
        Booby Trap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Booby Trap?
        The trail has 459 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,997 ft to 2,458 ft.
        How long is Booby Trap?
        Booby Trap is 4,052 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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