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1,549 ft
Distance
-291 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-291 ft
Altitude change
525 ft
Altitude min
816 ft
Altitude max
816 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade
-34.4%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,549 ft
Distance down
00:01:51
Avg time

Flow Hawk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santiago Oaks
    Orange, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #37431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82000 in Trail Running
    • #96106 in Hiking
    • #1219 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Very rocky loose steep single track downhill.

Access Info

Starts at the turn off at the top of the second bee near where Bumblebee comes in. If you see a trail called Grasshopper you have gone to far.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 135 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 947 rides
  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Flow Hawk Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 27, 2026
The newly dumbed down Hawk trail was transformed from loose deep sandy conditions into hard packed by the recent rain. Good for intermediate riders.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 19, 2026
Very sandy throughout, watch your grip.
Mar 20, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 18, 2026
Aug 25, 2025 @ 5:23pm
Aug 25, 2025
The top is way rowdier than it’s been in a while. Braking bumps, loose and blown out. Quite fun!
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on Apr 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to flow-hawk trailhead (33.821290, -117.765270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flow Hawk

        Where is Flow Hawk located?
        Flow Hawk is located in Santiago Oaks, Orange, California, United States. It is part of the Santiago Oaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.82129, -117.76527.
        How hard is Flow Hawk?
        Flow Hawk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Flow Hawk?
        The trail has 291 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 525 ft to 816 ft.
        How long is Flow Hawk?
        Flow Hawk is 1,549 ft long. The trail type is sandy.

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