more stats
2,014 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
1,537 ft
Altitude min
1,644 ft
Altitude max
1,644 ft
Altitude start
1,552 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,365 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
Avg time

Down Payment Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rancho Bella Vista
    Murrieta, California
  • AKA
    The Missing Link
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #9924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37479 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #250 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #819 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

This trail has some wicked flow, starts with 3 jumps over a rock face into 3 rock drops followed by some berms and a big rock crossing you over the main climb into more berms ending with a wooden bridge. Solid flow and fast track. You can connect with White Cross for the climb back up or merge with Get Some for the full ride out.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 94 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Down Payment Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:41pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 20, 2026
 This bottom section of DownPayment was re labeled DragonTail. This is possibly due to the original builders that placed the sign. 2 years ago the...
Apr 16, 2025 @ 2:55pm
Apr 16, 2025
 Running good
Sep 7, 2024 @ 6:09am
Sep 7, 2024
 Bridge will get built longer, otherwise running smooth
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on Jun 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Payment located?
      Down Payment is located in Rancho Bella Vista, Murrieta, California, United States. It is part of the Rancho Bella Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56115, -117.11726.
      ▼ How hard is Down Payment?
      Down Payment is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Payment?
      Down Payment has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,537 ft to 1,644 ft.
      ▼ How long is Down Payment?
      Down Payment is 2,014 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Payment?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Down Payment. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down Payment?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down Payment are:
      • April (16 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Down Payment? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Payment are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Payment?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Down Payment. The trail is 2,014 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Payment?
      Down Payment is a very popular trail. There have been 331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 579 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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