more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
314 ft
Climb
-317 ft
Descent
00:20:44
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,241 ft
Altitude min
1,364 ft
Altitude max
1,260 ft
Altitude start
1,260 ft
Altitude end
-57%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
4,731 ft
Distance climb
4,790 ft
Distance down
3,307 ft
Distance flat
00:20:44
Avg time

Hogbacks Criterium Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hogbacks
    Murrieta, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25638 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68582 in E-Biking
    • #277855 in Trail Running
    • #254063 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail can be connected with the switchbacks, and ridden multiple times. It can be very tiring, and a pump track feel to it along the fence line.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Hogbacks Criterium Trail Reports

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Mar 24, 2025 @ 8:32am
Mar 24, 2025
 Pretty fun if you’re in the area
Aug 27, 2022 @ 9:07am
Aug 27, 2022
 Trail is in decent shape.
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on Mar 24, 2025
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hogbacks Criterium located?
      Hogbacks Criterium is located in Hogbacks, Murrieta, California, United States. It is part of the Hogbacks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.58838, -117.141.
      ▼ How hard is Hogbacks Criterium?
      Hogbacks Criterium is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogbacks Criterium?
      Hogbacks Criterium has 314 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 317 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,241 ft to 1,364 ft.
      ▼ Is Hogbacks Criterium a point to point trail?
      Hogbacks Criterium is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hogbacks Criterium?
      Hogbacks Criterium is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogbacks Criterium?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hogbacks Criterium. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hogbacks Criterium? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogbacks Criterium are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogbacks Criterium?
      The estimated time to ride Hogbacks Criterium is approximately 21 minutes. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hogbacks Criterium?
      Hogbacks Criterium is a very popular trail. There have been 275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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