more stats
2,494 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
-210 ft
Altitude change
598 ft
Altitude min
808 ft
Altitude max
808 ft
Altitude start
598 ft
Altitude end
-8.439%
Grade
-24.692%
Grade max
18.282%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
2,212 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

M5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Las Ramblas
    San Juan Capistrano, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127447 in Trail Running
    • #142569 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,304 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,303 in Trail Running
    • #8,210 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of San Juan Capistrano

Fun trail that can be used as a DH or a way back up to the ridge after doing 2 Balls & a Bone.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 303 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Mar 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.45 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      tonoraho
      Rideable, but a bit over grown. Got nipped by a few artichoke thistles. Ouch

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is M5 located?
      M5 is located in Las Ramblas, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States. It is part of the Las Ramblas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.47601, -117.64936.
      ▼ How hard is M5?
      M5 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.439%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for M5?
      M5 has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 598 ft to 808 ft.
      ▼ Is M5 a point to point trail?
      M5 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is M5?
      M5 is 2,494 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on M5?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on M5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride M5?
      M5 is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access M5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to M5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride M5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride M5. The trail is 2,494 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is M5?
      M5 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,701 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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