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1.3 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
377 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
377 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,785 ft
Distance climb
3,904 ft
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

North Side SMaRT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Margarita River Trails
    Fallbrook, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #329767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177817 in E-Biking
    • #288947 in Trail Running
    • #93098 in Hiking
    • #18149 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The North Side Santa Margarita River Trail is a bit more sandy and less used that the south side.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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North Side SMaRT Trail Reports

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Jun 17, 2022 @ 11:27am
Jun 17, 2022
 The sandy section are starting to get looser as summer rolls in.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Side SMaRT located?
      North Side SMaRT is located in Santa Margarita River Trails, Fallbrook, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Margarita River Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.41743, -117.21193.
      ▼ How hard is North Side SMaRT?
      North Side SMaRT is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Side SMaRT?
      North Side SMaRT has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 377 ft to 455 ft.
      ▼ Is North Side SMaRT a point to point trail?
      North Side SMaRT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Side SMaRT?
      North Side SMaRT is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Side SMaRT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Side SMaRT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Side SMaRT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Side SMaRT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Side SMaRT?
      The estimated time to ride North Side SMaRT is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is North Side SMaRT?
      North Side SMaRT is a very popular trail. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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