183.6 miles
Distance
20,161 ft
Climb
-20,164 ft
Descent
1 mile
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This ride goes all the way across the Santa Ana mountains from Irvine to Temecula. The first day goes from Irvine to Falcon Group Campground in the Cleveland National Forest, with almost the whole day on gravel trails. Day two goes from the Falcon Group Campground to Lake Elsinore. Day three goes from Lake Elsinore all the way back to Irvine, and is mostly on roads except the last bit on Skyline Drive/Blackstar.

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300km Irvine to Temecula 3-Day Bikepacking Route is a 184 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Irvine California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 20,161 ft with a max elevation of 5,668 ft then descends -20,164 ft.
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More Stats for 300km Irvine to Temecula 3-Day Bikepacking Route mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    27 hr 41 min
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    86 ft
  • Altitude start
    89 ft
  • Altitude end
    85 ft
  • Grade max
    -74.7%
  • Grade min
    54.5%
  • Distance climb
    88 miles
  • Distance down
    79 miles
  • Distance flat
    17 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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San Juan
Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:25pm
Apr 20, 2025
Access road to base trailhead closed by forestry service. No ETA for reopening posted.
Black Star Canyon Road
Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:47am
Apr 12, 2025
Skyline Drive Trail
Apr 1, 2025 @ 8:40am
Apr 1, 2025
Main Divide (Beeks to Motorway)
Sep 4, 2023 @ 7:26pm
Sep 4, 2023
Lots of shale and super loose gravel on the climbs. Very steep and would not recommend for anyone going for an easy ride. Larger breaking bumps and ruts are also forming.
North Tenaja Trail
Apr 10, 2023 @ 9:30pm
Apr 10, 2023
Trail was clear, passable and dry. Even with the recent rains there was very little erosion or ruts. The southerly end of the trail drops steep and narrow down to the creek and had a few loose spots, especially in the switchbacks.
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  • By weezthewizard & contributors
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