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2.3 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-508 ft
Descent
00:16:10
Avg time
-403 ft
Altitude change
1,505 ft
Altitude min
1,917 ft
Altitude max
1,917 ft
Altitude start
1,512 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-31.6%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
2,283 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,096 ft
Distance flat
00:16:10
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Vail Lake Dam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vailocity Bike Park
    Temecula, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35926 in Trail Running
    • #90920 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is part of the dirt road that encircles the Vail Lake Resort. This is on a private KOA campground and is subject to the operating hours of the resort. It is also frequently used for bike races during the early mtb season - recommend calling ahead to ensure the trails are available for recreational use.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 34 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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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
Oct 30, 2022 @ 1:28am
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Feb 12, 2022 @ 5:30pm
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Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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        Directions to vail-lake-dam trailhead (33.489230, -116.987840)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vail Lake Dam

        Where is Vail Lake Dam located?
        Vail Lake Dam 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 33.48923, -116.98784.
        What is the elevation gain for Vail Lake Dam?
        Vail Lake Dam has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 508 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,505 ft to 1,917 ft.
        Is Vail Lake Dam a point to point trail?
        Vail Lake Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Vail Lake Dam?
        Vail Lake Dam is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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