more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:13:24
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
1,894 ft
Altitude min
2,096 ft
Altitude max
1,953 ft
Altitude start
2,096 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
4,446 ft
Distance climb
1,801 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:13:24
Avg time

Upper Ambulance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vailocity Bike Park
    Temecula, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Vail Lake Resort

Fire road climb to the radio tower and Matco Enduro trail.
Often littered with loose rocks and some ruts.

Disclaimer

Vailocity admission fee or season pass/membership required to access all Vailocity trails

Tags
LooseRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 605 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Upper Ambulance Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 26, 2026
Jan 13, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/Tijuana)
Jan 13, 2026
Jun 1, 2025 @ 9:07am
Jun 1, 2025
Rejected
Road is in good shape.
Apr 3, 2024 @ 9:19am
Apr 3, 2024
Jul 2, 2023 @ 7:33am
Jul 2, 2023
 Extremely hot, full exposure, wait until early or very late in the day if you are riding here. Tail conditions awesome otherwise
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on Apr 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Ambulance located?
      Upper Ambulance 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 33.4867, -117.00827.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ambulance?
      Upper Ambulance has 222 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,894 ft to 2,096 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Ambulance a point to point trail?
      Upper Ambulance is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Upper Ambulance?
      Upper Ambulance is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ambulance?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ambulance. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ambulance?
      Upper Ambulance is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Ambulance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ambulance are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ambulance?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Ambulance. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Ambulance?
      Upper Ambulance is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,346 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,977 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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