more stats
781 ft
Distance
-32 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
1,638 ft
Altitude min
1,670 ft
Altitude max
1,670 ft
Altitude start
1,637 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
623 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Sandy Rut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vailocity Bike Park
    Temecula, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5075 in E-Biking
    • #362008 in Trail Running
    • #102599 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,014 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #138 in E-Biking
    • #14,581 in Trail Running
    • #5,720 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Vail Lake Resort

Small roller single track that connects to lower Jump line

Tags
BermsJumpsRock slabsSandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 693 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Apr 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandy Rut located?
      Sandy Rut 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 33.47999, -116.99981.
      ▼ How hard is Sandy Rut?
      Sandy Rut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Rut?
      The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,638 ft to 1,670 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandy Rut a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sandy Rut is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sandy Rut?
      Sandy Rut is 781 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Rut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandy Rut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandy Rut?
      Sandy Rut is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Sandy Rut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Rut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Rut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sandy Rut. The trail is 781 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandy Rut?
      Sandy Rut is a very popular trail. There have been 4,671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,181 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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