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3,166 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-379 ft
Descent
00:03:53
Avg time
-342 ft
Altitude change
1,568 ft
Altitude min
1,910 ft
Altitude max
1,910 ft
Altitude start
1,568 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-46.7%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
2,461 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:03:53
Avg time

MG Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Angeles County
    Topanga, California
  • AKA
    Car wreck, Bent arrow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26766 in E-Biking
    • #28795 in Trail Running
    • #12079 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny

A tight and winding singletrack down from farmer's ridge.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 755 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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MG Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 6:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 30, 2026
Jul 4, 2026 @ 5:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 4, 2026
 No issues, a little dry and loose but typical conditions for this time. Hikers are there during weekends so be careful
Apr 19, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 19, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 20, 2026
 this is a cool little single-track. short but sweet. really narrow. we encountered hikers and it was not easy to get passed them.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 18, 2026
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on Aug 30, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      16 Reviews & Comments

      RedMisty
      Barely blue... interesting. Do you think this would be doable on a gravel bike? I'm a gravel rider and looking for some more challenging trails than just fire roads. I don't mind hiking a few parts.
      jimmckenna23 jimmckenna23
      This trail is barely Blue, there’s nothing difficult about it. Seriously, stop revising the rating just because you accidentally ended up on it and it’s beyond your abilities.
      fjZRTnvN
      Wish people would stop riding up, all earpods in and oblivious too

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MG Trail located?
      MG Trail is located in Los Angeles County, Topanga, California, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.12856, -118.53779.
      ▼ How hard is MG Trail?
      MG Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MG Trail?
      MG Trail has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 379 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,568 ft to 1,910 ft.
      ▼ How long is MG Trail?
      MG Trail is 3,166 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MG Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MG Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MG Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MG Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MG Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride MG Trail. The trail is 3,166 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MG Trail?
      MG Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 7,523 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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