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5.7 miles
Distance
1,545 ft
Climb
-1,541 ft
Descent
02:24:54
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,320 ft
Altitude min
2,027 ft
Altitude max
1,320 ft
Altitude start
1,322 ft
Altitude end
-54.2%
Grade max
50.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,717 ft
Distance flat
02:24:54
Avg time
Falcon Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSanta Margarita Lake
Santa Margarita, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#53485 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #14341 in E-Biking
- #17075 in Trail Running
- #47419 in Hiking
- #2887 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerSan Luis Obispo County Parks
Stunning vistas of the lake. Beautiful area with rugged topography. Not recommended in summer due to extreme heat and exposure on trail with no available shade. Steep and loose. Frequented by equestrians. Late fall through spring is best time to access but expect water related obstructions and varied conditions dependent on recent weather conditions. Brush cleared and tread improved in early 2024.
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6 Months
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 8 rides
- Last: Mar 15, 2026
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(35.329950, -120.451170)
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Apr 16, 2020 , Santa Margarita
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falcon Trail
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Where is Falcon Trail located?
Falcon Trail is located in Santa Margarita Lake, Santa Margarita, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Margarita Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.32995, -120.45117.
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How hard is Falcon Trail?
Falcon Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Falcon Trail?
Falcon Trail has 1,545 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,320 ft to 2,027 ft.
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Is Falcon Trail a point to point trail?
Falcon Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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