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2.2 miles
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-747 ft
Descent
00:11:52
Avg time
-722 ft
Altitude change
671 ft
Altitude min
1,393 ft
Altitude max
1,393 ft
Altitude start
669 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:11:52
Avg time

Mud Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yorba Linda
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5533 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46751 in Trail Running
    • #17264 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is an old canyon fire road turned single track. The top connects to Wire Springs (BobCat) and to lower Old Edison area.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 20 miles average
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  • 86 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 249 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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        Directions to mud-canyon trailhead (33.906250, -117.724110)

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        Mud Canyon (Chino Hills State Park)
        7:11 | 22 | Mar 17, 2026 , Yorba Linda
        Mud Canyon (Chino Hills State Park)
        6:47 | 70 | Mar 11, 2025 , Yorba Linda
        Mud Canyon
        1:22:53 | 77 | Feb 27, 2025 , Yorba Linda

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mud Canyon

        Where is Mud Canyon located?
        Mud Canyon is located in Yorba Linda, California, United States. It is part of the Yorba Linda trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.90625, -117.72411.
        How hard is Mud Canyon?
        Mud Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mud Canyon?
        Mud Canyon has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 747 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 671 ft to 1,393 ft.
        Is Mud Canyon a point to point trail?
        Mud Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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