183.6 miles
Distance
20,161 ft
Climb
-20,164 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

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.

Detailed Description
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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20 Reviews & Comments

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Eatsdirt (Jan 13, 2023 at 20:47)
Trail San Juan
Trail is in great shape considering the traffic and recent rains. Not sure why anyone would complain. If an old keg of fat can climb the whole trail to cocktail without putting a foot down… the trail is running really well.
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dennisc5000 (Jan 8, 2023 at 19:52)
Trail San Juan
There is no YouTube video that will show you current conditions, this is now a full black trail and should be updated. Uphill is a complete disaster as you will pedal strike inside most ruts. Since the trail is narrow you have no choice but to get inside the rut but you should be fine with not pedal striking the edges. The corners lost significant amount of dirt and it just exposed rock after the rains and even experienced bikers will walk them. Too bad, this used to be so flowy.
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tjko (Dec 19, 2022 at 18:14)
Trail Main Divide (Beeks to Motorway)
This is not really a trail. This is a section of "North Main Divide" 3S04 forest service road.
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Jojogris (Nov 4, 2022 at 19:59)
Trail San Juan
W
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bigchipero (Jan 30, 2022 at 13:30)
Trail San Juan
super dangerous trail— stay tight and keep your lines tight otherwise u gonna go over da edge!
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sailor7x (Dec 19, 2021 at 19:28)
Trail San Juan
A very advanced barely rideable trail
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Surfra (Sep 17, 2021 at 19:50)
Trail Main Divide (Four Corners to Santiago Peak)
This is open trail to trucks and motorcycles
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Kapatel10 (Aug 21, 2020 at 8:18)
Trail Skyline Drive Trail
Anyone know if this trail is open?
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Czarist (Apr 5, 2020 at 22:32)
Trail Sitton Peak Trail
This trail is the only trail in OC that feels like your a 100 miles from anywhere else. There are ticks in the fall and hot in the summer. So little used the trail closes in during high rainfall years. It’s an adventure ride with lots if climb and not technical. Gets right down to business with lots of climbing at first then mellows out a bit. Bring lots of water
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MnMDan SHARE (Mar 9, 2020 at 10:11)
Trail Sitton Peak Trail
Trail is designated multi-use by OC Parks. Trail outside of OC Parks jurisdiction is Multi-Use until reaching the boundary of the San Mateo Wilderness, beyond which MTB access is prohibited.
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mdhendershott (Aug 26, 2018 at 7:48)
Trail San Juan
Closed due to fire hazard (18-08-26)
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Dholideepak (Jun 20, 2018 at 9:03)
Trail Main Divide (Motorway to Four Corners)
I would not recommend this trail to anyone. As you can see from my pictures we had to be air lifted out. This trail is a lot of up hill and exhausting. It is not fun, and the maps are misleading. Fatalities have occurred out here due to dehydration and exhaustion. We are lucky to be alive. There was not a single soul biking that day and I doubt anyone does this trail either. This is meant for trucks and dirt bikes. Take my word and please be safe by not coming here.
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drstrangelove (Dec 21, 2019 at 12:45)
Trail Main Divide (Motorway to Four Corners)
In all respect... you got air-lifted off Main Divide? It's a FIRE ROAD! I have ridden this section of trail more times than I can count. It is a 50 minute ride at a moderate (not fast) pace. It is mostly downhill (albeit with some short, steep climbs), and you lose 800 feet of elevation over the 6 mile length. Is your trail comment intended to be a joke(?)
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socalstokie (Apr 19, 2018 at 8:22)
Trail The Wall
This climb is absolutely brutal in the heat
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hiraoyaro (Dec 19, 2017 at 13:27)
Trail Skyline Drive Trail
Oh
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moxiematt (Dec 17, 2017 at 15:06)
Trail Skyline Drive Trail
I agree this is a nice dirt road for climbing.
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Lavaloos (Nov 26, 2017 at 11:49)
Trail Blue Jay (Upper San Juan)
Fun trail!
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killerisation (Jul 9, 2017 at 18:38)
Trail Main Divide (Peak to Upper Holy Jim)
One of the steepest parts of Main Divide. Attempted to ride up this today but was a bit too steep & rocky for my 26er.
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socalstokie (Jun 1, 2016 at 11:52)
Trail Skyline Drive Trail
good climb for hill repeats
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socalstokie (Jun 1, 2016 at 11:50)
Trail San Juan
Super tough climb
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  • Riding area
    Irvine
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
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More Stats for 300km Irvine to Temecula 3-Day Bikepacking Route mountain bike route
  • 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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Black Star Canyon Road
Jan 22, 2023 @ 2:20pm
Jan 22, 2023
Few muddy spots but mostly an awesome ride
Main Divide (Motorway to Four Corners)
Jan 21, 2023 @ 7:19pm
Jan 21, 2023
Super loose and some rutted sections descending from Four Corners to Motorway
Main Divide (Beeks to Motorway)
Jan 13, 2023 @ 11:42am
Jan 13, 2023
Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps)
San Juan
Jan 8, 2023 @ 7:48pm
Jan 8, 2023
You’re pretty much riding in a deep rut the entire trail. Corners loosing tons of dirt and just rock.
Skyline Drive Trail
Jan 2, 2023 @ 8:08pm
Jan 2, 2023
all clear, some wet spots
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