more stats
2,595 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
1,576 ft
Altitude min
1,602 ft
Altitude max
1,576 ft
Altitude start
1,591 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
1,234 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Start Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vailocity Bike Park
    Temecula, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #18486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44193 in E-Biking
    • #22945 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #470 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #976 in E-Biking
    • #1,411 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Vail Lake Resort

Used for all XC race starts, up and over the tunnel.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 668 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
Status:
on Jan 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Start Loop located?
      Start Loop 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 33.47469, -116.99372.
      ▼ How hard is Start Loop?
      Start Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Start Loop?
      Start Loop has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,576 ft to 1,602 ft.
      ▼ Is Start Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Start Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Start Loop?
      Start Loop is 2,595 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Start Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Start Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Start Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Start Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Start Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Start Loop. The trail is 2,595 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Start Loop?
      Start Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,956 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,709 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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