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5,200 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-296 ft
Descent
00:08:52
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
162 ft
Altitude min
423 ft
Altitude max
422 ft
Altitude start
171 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-31.1%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
709 ft
Distance climb
3,087 ft
Distance down
1,404 ft
Distance flat
00:08:52
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Holeshot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Onofre
    San Clemente, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62607 in E-Biking
    • #130111 in Trail Running
    • #117221 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    SHARE Mountain Bike Club

One of the first trails developed in the area. Good fast DH with some fun bermed turns near the bottom. Also an easy climb

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 64 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 822 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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May 12, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 12, 2026
clear
Mar 7, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 7, 2026
way overgrown
Nov 30, 2025 @ 7:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 30, 2025
Jul 22, 2025 @ 4:01pm
Jul 22, 2025
Keep an eye out for loose nails on the bridges...
Jan 19, 2025 @ 3:14pm
Jan 19, 2025
Trail clear BUT - Did this twice and did not get credit in ride log
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on May 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.05 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to holeshot trailhead (33.445590, -117.580620)

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        youtuber MTB Riding Holeshot & Butche's at San...
        12:08 | 333 | May 1, 2023 , San Clemente
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        8:47 | 710 | Jan 1, 2020 , San Clemente
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        7:55 | 227 | May 2, 2023 , San Clemente
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        9:36 | 454 | Jan 24, 2022 , San Clemente

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Holeshot

        Where is Holeshot located?
        Holeshot is located in San Onofre, San Clemente, California, United States. It is part of the San Onofre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.44559, -117.58062.
        How hard is Holeshot?
        Holeshot is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Holeshot?
        Holeshot has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 296 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 162 ft to 423 ft.
        How long is Holeshot?
        Holeshot is 5,200 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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