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1.8 miles
Distance
-1,184 ft
Descent
00:19:02
Avg time
-1,184 ft
Altitude change
1,845 ft
Altitude min
3,029 ft
Altitude max
3,029 ft
Altitude start
1,847 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-51.5%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
00:19:02
Avg time

M Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Box Springs Mountain
    Moreno Valley, California
  • AKA
    box springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19564 in Trail Running
    • #2689 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    all
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    City

This was part of the PCA Enduro Series. The trail is a pretty tough and at times technical downhill. Primarily dh, if climbed it is very technical and continuously very steep. From the top it can be hard to follow the route from hikers cutting out so many of the switch-backs, but all routes will end up back to the main trail so you wont get lost.

About half way down there is a main split, Painted on a boulder says 'short way' pointing left which is extremely steep, mainly for hikers. It is better to split to the right as it is much longer and more fun for riding.

This is a great descent that typically takes 15 minutes if you do not stop. One of the best black diamond technical descents in the IE.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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M Trail Trail Reports

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Jan 17, 2022 @ 1:17pm
Jan 17, 2022
 Rain damage in areas, ride with caution.
Jul 12, 2021 @ 9:05pm
Jul 12, 2021
Dec 14, 2020 @ 1:02pm
Dec 14, 2020
Aug 31, 2020 @ 5:55pm
Aug 31, 2020
May 19, 2020 @ 5:39pm
May 19, 2020
 A little overgrown but definitely rideable. Normal conditions for SoCal this time of year
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on Jan 17, 2022
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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is M Trail located?
      M Trail is located in Box Springs Mountain, Moreno Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Box Springs Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.96075, -117.27973.
      ▼ How hard is M Trail?
      M Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for M Trail?
      The trail has 1,184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,845 ft to 3,029 ft.
      ▼ How long is M Trail?
      M Trail is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on M Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on M Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride M Trail?
      M Trail is best visited during: all.
      ▼ How do I access M Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to M Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride M Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride M Trail. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is M Trail?
      M Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 416 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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