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1,767 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
1,842 ft
Altitude min
1,869 ft
Altitude max
1,848 ft
Altitude start
1,869 ft
Altitude end
1.212%
Grade
-7.275%
Grade max
11.467%
Grade min
860 ft
Distance climb
508 ft
Distance down
399 ft
Distance flat
00:02:20
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Mortero Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Plateau
    Murrieta, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93283 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46439 in Trail Running
    • #31989 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mortero Loop is a 1,767 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Murrieta California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
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  • 15 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 75 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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        Directions to mortero-loop trailhead (33.528110, -117.280281)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mortero Loop

        Where is Mortero Loop located?
        Mortero Loop is located in The Plateau, Murrieta, California, United States. It is part of the The Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.52811, -117.28028.
        How hard is Mortero Loop?
        Mortero Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.212%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mortero Loop?
        Mortero Loop has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,842 ft to 1,869 ft.
        Is Mortero Loop a point to point trail?
        Mortero Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Mortero Loop?
        Mortero Loop is 1,767 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Mortero Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mortero Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Mortero Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mortero Loop are:
        • February (7 activities)
        • May (5 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Mortero Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mortero Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Mortero Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mortero Loop. The trail is 1,767 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Mortero Loop?
        Mortero Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 796 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 939 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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