2,890 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:03:49
Avg time

Secret Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Elijo Hills
    San Marcos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #54495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24544 in Trail Running
    • #16871 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking

A short but fun bit of singletrack that leaves directly from the paved Double Peak Drive and joins with Lakeview Trail. A mix of tight, twisty, and technical with some flowy sections. Definitely worth riding if you're in the area.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Secret Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -166 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,252 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,448 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,418 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,253 ft
  • Grade
    -5.8%
  • Grade max
    -30.1%
  • Grade min
    16.1%
  • Distance climb
    705 ft
  • Distance down
    1,896 ft
  • Distance flat
    289 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:49
  • Avg reverse time
    00:14:12
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on Apr 2, 2022
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Secret Trail Trail Reports

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      Apr 2, 2022 @ 9:25am
      Apr 2, 2022
      		 A little overgrown needs some clipping, lose rocks, some ruts. Only recommend riding down or there will be a lot of hike-a-bike.
      May 29, 2021 @ 11:11pm
      May 29, 2021
      Feb 27, 2021 @ 1:19pm
      Feb 27, 2021
      		 In good shape
      Oct 29, 2020 @ 3:08pm
      Oct 29, 2020
      Oct 8, 2020 @ 4:33pm
      Oct 8, 2020
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 3 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 46 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      All
      • 327 rides
      • Last: Jun 16, 2025

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