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1.2 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:10:35
Avg time
-207 ft
Altitude change
1,662 ft
Altitude min
1,878 ft
Altitude max
1,869 ft
Altitude start
1,663 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
1,296 ft
Distance climb
4,216 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:10:35
Avg time

Marlin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vailocity Bike Park
    Temecula, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115738 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80194 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Vail Lake Resort KOA

This is the western-most trail at the Vail Lake Resort. This trail is on a private KOA campground and is subject to the property operating hours. There are races on these trails in the early MTB season - recommend calling to ensure the trails are open for public use. This trail has a couple of deceptive climbs - short and very steep - that make the rider maintain the right gears and momentum or else end up hopping off mid-slope to push to the top. A couple sections are subject to erosion and not frequently repairs or maintained - recommend a cautious first run to pick the best line The trail follows the ridge, has a great view, and ends with a high speed, straight drop for maximum fun.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Nov 13, 2025 @ 9:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 13, 2025
Jun 1, 2025 @ 8:59am
Jun 1, 2025
Rejected
Trail is great but could use a sign to help folks figure out where to go.
Jan 24, 2025 @ 9:32am
Jan 24, 2025
Feb 17, 2024 @ 9:19am
Feb 17, 2024
 Dry loose dirt making traction somewhat an issue. Other than speed control, very rideable and enjoyable
Apr 9, 2023 @ 10:21am
Apr 9, 2023
 New rutted center channels from the recent storm season. Especially in the descent areas. Very easy to catch your tire if you’ve picked a line...
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on Nov 13, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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        Directions to marlin trailhead (33.481780, -117.007410)

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        Feb 17, 2024 @ 9:22am
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        youtuber MTB Riding Marlin | Jan Follow Cam |...
        5:31 | 392 | Jun 10, 2023 , Temecula
        youtuber MTB Riding Marlin | Vailocity, Vail Lake,...
        3:28 | 259 | Dec 14, 2022 , Temecula
        youtuber First Time Riding 800mm Bars - Vailocity MTB...
        9:53 | 220 | Jun 12, 2021 , Temecula
        MTB Date Day with the Wife | Vail Lake West...
        19:36 | 198 | Nov 28, 2020 , Temecula

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        11 miles • 1,554 ft • 13 • Loop •
        Vail Lake Blue 1 proposed route April 2022

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Marlin

        ▼ Where is Marlin located?
        Marlin 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 33.48178, -117.00741.
        ▼ How hard is Marlin?
        Marlin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marlin?
        Marlin has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,662 ft to 1,878 ft.
        ▼ Is Marlin a point to point trail?
        Yes, Marlin is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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