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4,459 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:09:49
Avg time
-265 ft
Altitude change
761 ft
Altitude min
1,037 ft
Altitude max
1,026 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
2,884 ft
Distance down
1,020 ft
Distance flat
00:09:49
Avg time

Mars Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Barriles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117393 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86047 in E-Biking
    • #139713 in Trail Running
    • #96579 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2006

One of a few screaming downhills in the area. Short but sweet, a little bit of exposure, dodge some rocks and have a blast. Climb it if you dare, guaranteed to max your heart rate. Only a select few have made it up without a dab.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 52 rides
  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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Mars Trail Reports

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Jan 8, 2026 @ 1:30pm (America/Mazatlan)
Jan 8, 2026
 rutted
Jan 8, 2026 @ 1:30pm (America/Mazatlan)
Jan 8, 2026
 rutted
Nov 4, 2025 @ 9:14am (America/Mazatlan)
Nov 4, 2025
 Overgrown and rutted, it goes but it's not super great at the moment.
Dec 2, 2024 @ 5:54pm
Dec 2, 2024
 Great trail, nice views.
Feb 23, 2023 @ 3:28pm
Feb 23, 2023
 reporter MARS got a major overhaul this year in two parts. Dozer Dave realigned the upper half quite effectively and the middle and lower half got some...
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on Jan 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mars located?
      Mars is located in Los Barriles, México. It is part of the Los Barriles trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 23.62732, -109.72461.
      ▼ How hard is Mars?
      Mars is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mars?
      Mars has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 761 ft to 1,037 ft.
      ▼ Is Mars a point to point trail?
      Mars is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mars?
      Mars is 4,459 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mars?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mars. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mars?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Mars. The trail is 4,459 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mars?
      Mars is a moderately popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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