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1.3 miles
Distance
-583 ft
Descent
00:13:42
Avg time
-585 ft
Altitude change
1,515 ft
Altitude min
2,102 ft
Altitude max
2,100 ft
Altitude start
1,516 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:13:42
Avg time

Matco Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vailocity Bike Park
    Temecula, California
  • AKA
    MTG
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47308 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Vail Lake Resort

Fast, Flowy, and Rocky.
One of the popular downhill tracks at the bike park, this trail starts at the top of the mountain next to the antenna tower, immediately crosses the fire road and continues along the ridges until it joins the Vail Lake Dam road at the bottom. It is a singletrack trail with good flow and a few rocky sections. It is mostly mellow but is punctuated by two sporty rock sections that will provide some challenge to the rider. The rocky sections have gotten more gnarly over the years as erosion has allowed the rocks to 'grow' while the dirt between them has been washed away. This trail may be used for a stage during a SoCal Enduro race and is a good way to get acclimated to the trail system. Recommend coming up via Ambulance and Great Oak to start this downhill specific trail.

Access Info

Access Via Upper Ambulance fire road

Disclaimer

Vailocity admission fee or season pass/membership required to access all Vailocity trails

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 409 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Matco Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Nov 13, 2025 @ 9:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jun 1, 2025 @ 8:35am
Jun 1, 2025
Rejected
Really dry and lots more rocky. Still fun!
May 5, 2024 @ 1:55am
May 5, 2024
 Recent errosion has the rocks a bit more exposed and jagged. You'll either appreaciate or curse your choice of tire casings.
Apr 3, 2024 @ 9:19am
Apr 3, 2024
 Running nice, some sections have growth hiding some rocks ride with caution.
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on Apr 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to matco trailhead (33.492480, -116.994840)

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        8:38 | 135 | Mar 10, 2025 , Temecula
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        4:33 | 169 | Dec 1, 2024 , Temecula
        Would You Go Full Enduro to Survive These...
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        19:59 | 83 | Feb 4, 2024 , Temecula
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        8:14 | 279 | Dec 16, 2022 , Temecula

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Matco

        ▼ Where is Matco located?
        Matco is located in Vailocity Bike Park, Temecula, California, United States. It is part of the Vailocity Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49248, -116.99484.
        ▼ How hard is Matco?
        Matco is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Matco?
        The trail has 583 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,515 ft to 2,102 ft.
        ▼ Is Matco a point to point trail?
        Yes, Matco is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Matco?
        Matco is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Matco?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Matco. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Matco?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Matco are:
        • February (41 activities)
        • June (27 activities)
        • April (25 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Matco? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Matco are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Matco?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Matco. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Matco?
        Matco is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,302 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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