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      Murrieta trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rocky. Scenery includes views and canyons. Common trail features include berms, rock gardens and rollers. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Greer Ranch, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and 951 Trails.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 3, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      208
      Trails Mountain Bike
      185
      Trails E-Bike
      154
      Trails Gravel Bike
      35
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      16
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      13
      Trails Horse
      7
      Trails Hike
      188
      Trails Trail Running
      188
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      3
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      116 miles
      Total Descent
      22,828 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,230 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,272 ft
      Reports
      561
      Photos
      299
      Completed Counter
      31,766

      Sub Regions

      Popular Murrieta Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 408 ft • 1,447 •
      Winding climb up to Distortion and Rabbit Hole
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,120 ft • 16 ft • 1,296 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 16 ft black diamond climb. It features a-frame, berm, drop, jump, rock face, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.9 • 4,291 ft • 7 ft • 1,230 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 7 ft black diamond climb. It features a-frame, berm, drop, jump, rock face, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 249 ft • 1,169 •
      The main access road to get to and from most of the trails in this area.
      • 95 ★ 4.9 • 3,350 ft • 0 ft • 1,098 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features a-frame, berm, jump, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 3,806 ft • 3 ft • 940 •
      Great high-speed, if you want, flow trail that offers great jumps, gap jumps, berms. Lower section perfect for sessioning and practicing jumping. Different gap lengths that let you progress as your skills grow
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,362 ft • 142 ft • 861 •
      This trail is primarily for climbing back to the top of Overdrive, Rabbit Hole, and Distortion. This climb is very forgiving and has a flow of a climb.
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 925 ft • 33 ft • 834 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 33 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Murrieta Mountain Bike Routes

      7 miles • 961 ft • 15 •
      Easy blue route starting from Greer ranch trailhead
      7 miles • 961 ft • 14 • Loop •
      blue greer ranch loop, starts at greer ranch trailhead

      Photos of Murrieta Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Murrieta Mountain Bike

      How To Crash at the Beginning of a Mountain...
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      0:17 | 168 | Oct 19, 2023
      How To Crash at the Beginning of a Mountain...
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      0:17 | | Oct 18, 2023
      DISTORTION - Greer Ranch MTB Trail
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      3:00 | 95 | Mar 18, 2022
      Greer Ranch
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      0:41 | | Aug 15, 2021
      Full Gas on Double D Trail
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      trail: Double D
      0:19 | 337 | Feb 13, 2021
      Shivela Trail to Fence Line Trail
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      trail: Shivela
      11:34 | 79 | Dec 27, 2019
      Double D Trail
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      trail: Double D
      2:19 | 174 | Jan 18, 2016
      Riding Double D w/ Mike
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      trail: Double D
      3:26 | 438 | Aug 23, 2014

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      paterjotrailTurn HereI believe this trail is actually Panda with...
      Sep 17, 2026 @ 9:20am
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      birdsandtreestrailLast CallOne of the best trails that is done in around...
      Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:33pm
      Sep 11, 2026
      birdsandtreestrailElectric CatfishBest way to get to lower last call.
      Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:31pm
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      kjd98trailLet's Get Some TacosA little overgrown
      Jul 12, 2026 @ 8:04am
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      airjamessdtrailSkrt skrtWould not recommend as is very overgrown, and...
      Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:31pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike18590 miles19,531 ft43 miles1,230 ft
      #592#31289561237,213
      E-Bike15459 miles14,160 ft29 miles1,230 ft
      #887#7734676,053
      Gravel Bike3523 miles3,478 ft11 miles1,142 ft
      #1,397#7411696
      Adaptive Bike1615 miles1,913 ft7 miles1,112 ft
      #3,575#11547
      Winter Fat Bike1310 miles2,165 ft5 miles948 ft
      #2,607#5939
      Horse78 miles938 ft3 miles883 ft
      #2,082#153356
      Hike188106 miles19,183 ft47 miles1,230 ft
      #852#586537985
      Trail Running188106 miles19,154 ft47 miles1,230 ft
      #1,527#791537234
      Dirtbike/Moto34 miles489 ft2 miles574 ft
      3320
      Observed Trials13 miles443 ft1 mile341 ft
      2
      ATV/ORV/OHV13 miles443 ft1 mile341 ft
      332

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Murrieta?
      Murrieta has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Murrieta?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Murrieta are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Murrieta?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Murrieta are:
      • September (264 activities)
      • October (260 activities)
      • March (259 activities)
      Check the Murrieta reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Murrieta?
      There are 7 parking locations listed in Murrieta. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Murrieta?
      The longest trail in Murrieta is Trail X at 5.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Murrieta?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Murrieta?
      ▼ How many trails are in Murrieta?
      Murrieta has a total of 208 trails. Of those, 185 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Murrieta to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Murrieta?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Murrieta is Trail X with 892 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Murrieta?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Murrieta is OTX Southbound with 806 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Murrieta?
      Murrieta supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Murrieta?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Murrieta is Top-Down with an average grade of 18.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Murrieta?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Murrieta are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Murrieta?
      The overall region status for Murrieta is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 98 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 70
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 19
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      • Closed: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Murrieta?
      Yes, Murrieta supports e-bike riding. There are 155 trails in Murrieta that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Murrieta?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Murrieta?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Murrieta are:
      • AM (286 activities)
      • DH (12 activities)
      • XC (3 activities)
      • RD (2 activities)
      Check the Murrieta activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Murrieta?
      The highest summit in Murrieta is Double Butte at 2,562 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Murrieta?
      The most popular Strava segments in Murrieta are:
      • Upper Mouse (9,167 athletes)
      • Uppder Monkdawg (6,570 athletes)
      • Fence Line Tr Climb (4,060 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Murrieta.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Murrieta?
      There are currently 4 closed trails in Murrieta. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 70
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 19
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      • Closed: 4
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Murrieta?
      Yes, there are 17 accessible/adaptive trails in Murrieta. View all adaptive trails in Murrieta for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Murrieta?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Murrieta?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Murrieta are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Murrieta.
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