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2.6 miles
Distance
387 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
00:30:54
Avg time
48 ft
Altitude change
1,321 ft
Altitude min
1,642 ft
Altitude max
1,322 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,688 ft
Distance down
3,642 ft
Distance flat
00:30:54
Avg time

White Cross Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rancho Bella Vista
    Murrieta, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297220 in Trail Running
    • #130957 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,722 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #12,530 in Trail Running
    • #7,363 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun trail that has some difficult rocky boulders to maneuver and some really steep punchy sections. Lots of big rocks to climb around on.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 255 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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White Cross Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2025 @ 2:55pm
Apr 16, 2025
 Over all clear
Sep 7, 2024 @ 6:09am
Sep 7, 2024
 One or two loose spots a bit dry out there
Oct 27, 2023 @ 9:04am
Oct 27, 2023
Oct 11, 2022 @ 12:09pm
Oct 11, 2022
 NO VENOM STICKS
Aug 6, 2022 @ 11:01am
Aug 6, 2022
 first time on this one. warm morning. no snakes. fun trail.
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on Apr 16, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      leviblackburn
      Lots of new trails on the mountain that aren't on Trailforks.
      jatank jatank
      This trail has a lot of added features since one year ago, on the climb it has two wooden drops, and s few jumps. On the descent there is also a few jumps.Definately a technical climb no doubt a work out no matter what shape you are in.
      Three6ty Three6ty
      Fun little training ride when you combine it with the Sky Canyon trails. You can ride up/down either side and it a fun little track. Not very long and pretty easy. A few small rocky sections and one little Rock Garden on the North Side that has eaten a few tires, but other than that its great for beginner and intermediate riders looking to make the next step up from the easy flat non-technical trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is White Cross located?
      White Cross is located in Rancho Bella Vista, Murrieta, California, United States. It is part of the Rancho Bella Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.55449, -117.11839.
      ▼ How hard is White Cross?
      White Cross is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for White Cross?
      White Cross has 387 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 339 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,321 ft to 1,642 ft.
      ▼ Is White Cross a point to point trail?
      White Cross is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is White Cross?
      White Cross is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on White Cross?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on White Cross. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access White Cross? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to White Cross are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride White Cross?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride White Cross. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is White Cross?
      White Cross is a very popular trail. There have been 1,729 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,890 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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