more stats
3,504 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:07:09
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
926 ft
Altitude min
1,010 ft
Altitude max
985 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
656 ft
Distance flat
00:07:09
Avg time

Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
    Laguna Beach, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28506 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77994 in Trail Running
    • #94340 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #775 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,799 in Trail Running
    • #5,316 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Laguna Canyon Foundation

Fun little trail usually approached from morro ridge road with a slight climb up where there is a sort of lookout over the entire park, beautiful view all the way to the ocean. then you drop down a fun descent that is fast and swoopy, usually followed up with continuation on fence line, also swoopy.

Access Info

can access from 133, up willow, up bonmer ridge, up morro road.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock gardensViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 22.1 km average
6 Months
  • 271 rides
  • 21.1 km avg distance
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  • 2,632 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.07 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to missing-link-42844 trailhead (33.591650, -117.783030)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Fenceline (Missing Link) MTB Trail | Laguna Canyon
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      14:39 | 486 | Jun 9, 2020 , Laguna Beach
      Missing Link and Fence line for Slow people...
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      6:38 | 23 | Aug 4, 2026 , Laguna Beach
      Missing Link and Fence Line
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      6:05 | 97 | Mar 15, 2025 , Laguna Beach
      Fenceline/Missing Link - Crystal Cove MTB | 4k...
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      4:46 | 244 | Jun 11, 2024 , Laguna Beach

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      4.1 ★★★★★
      21 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 52%
      3 ★ 19%
      2 ★
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      ebdesign
      I love this trail and I wish it was longer and wish there were more like it…..this is my speed of single track! Full disclosure I’ve been biking for all of 3 months in my semi retired state
      RichardS0bcdW
      A great warm up to the more technical trails. Several spots have options from east to chunky. When in doubt, right is usually harderSmile
      DPTR
      This section of trail is labeled Missing Link, with the section on the other side of Slow n Easy is called Fenceline. Could we get this changed on Trailforks?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Missing Link located?
      Missing Link is located in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach, California, United States. It is part of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.59165, -117.78303.
      ▼ How hard is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Missing Link?
      Missing Link has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 926 ft to 1,010 ft.
      ▼ Is Missing Link a point to point trail?
      Missing Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is 3,504 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Missing Link?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Missing Link. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Missing Link?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Missing Link are:
      • May (141 activities)
      • July (126 activities)
      • June (116 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Missing Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Missing Link. The trail is 3,504 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is a very popular trail. There have been 21,851 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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