SDMBA's 7th Annual Mount Laguna Trail Fest
October 17 - 19, 2025
Presented by Peak Cycles

Camp - Ride - Eat - Repeat

Join us for a lively yet intimate gathering of our trail loving friends riding rad bikes, sitting by the fire, sleeping in tents, and sharing good times. Ride the beautiful rolling meadows and woods of Big Laguna Trail with a guided group or explore on your own. Sit in the shade and soak in the Mount Laguna vibes at El Prado Group Camp with a cold Sierra Nevada beverage for those 21+.  Bike Demos from Shimano featuring Santa Cruz, Yeti, and Pivot bikes! Vendor Village, Cool Activities, Guided Rides, Fun with Ride Krew, MTB Hopper, and more! Delicious food from Julian Beer Co. and The Outpost by Valley Farm. Clinics by Ride Krew and Ride Pine Flow licensed coaches! Shuttle Rides for Noble Canyon from TREK also available! Live music on Friday night! Movie night on Saturday!
*all vendors subject to change

A Festival Pass is required for everyone attending the event. There is NO WALK UP Registration for this event.

Festival Pass includes:

• Camping at El Prado Group Area (vehicle parking requires additional $50 parking pass)

• Free Bike Demos

• Entry to Vendor Village

• Catered meals by Julian Beer Co. (Friday dinner) and The Outpost by Valley Farms Market (Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch). Vegan alternatives available at all meals.

• 3 beer tickets for 21+

• Guided rides, skills clinics, and other activities

• 1 opportunity drawing ticket

• Time in the mountains for shenanigans with friends  
   

TICKET PRICING SCHEDULE:
Adult Full Festival Pass (includes camping at El Prado Group camps)

7/23 - 8/5
Members Only - Early Bird Special: $160

8/6 - 10/7
Members - Regular Admission: $185
Non-Members - Regular Admission: $220

10/13 - 10/15
Anyone - Last Call: $230

Anytime - 10/15
Kids (17 & under) with meal passes: $65
Kids (17 & under) without meal passes: Free
 

ADD-ONS:

• $50 Parking Pass (required for each vehicle parking in El Prado)

• $20 Shuttles with Trek for pick up at the lower Noble Canyon Trailhead 

• $20 MTB Skills Clinics with licensed coaches

• $40 Long sleeved 2025 Mount Laguna Trail Fest t-shirts (We recommend pre-ordering as there will be very limited shirts for sale at the event)

See FAQs HERE

Join the 2025 Mount Laguna Trail Fest Group on Facebook for updates, chatter and other shenanigans. 

Questions? Email trailfest@sdmba.com

CAMPING OPTIONS: Camping at El Prado Campground is included in a Festival Pass for Friday and Saturday nights.  A $50 parking pass is required for each vehicle parking in El Prado.  We encourage you to stay with us both nights and to carpool! 

El Prado Group Campground is close to the action and consists of 4 camping areas with plenty of room for your tent set up. All camping in El Prado is first come, first served in designated group camp areas. Vans, small campers or rooftop tents are acceptable but there is no room for motor homes or trailers in El Prado Campground for this event. Because of the layout of the area and as parking is limited, we may need to ask you to park your car away from your camp area but still within El Prado Campground. Hot tip: wagons are great for getting your stuff to your chosen camping area!

Due to rising costs, there is no camping at Horse Heaven Group Campground this year. 

Attendees are responsible for bringing all necessary camping equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe stay. While some food is provided with registration, attendees are responsible for bringing the majority of their own food and anything else needed for a fun and safe weekend. 

PARKING:  Parking is very limited at this event!

GRAB YOUR CARPOOL BUDDIES NOW! In an effort to go green and ensure we maximize the very limited parking available, each vehicle parking in El Prado will be required to purchase a $50 parking pass during registration. No cars can enter El Prado Campground without a parking pass. 

If you plan to park remotely and ride into the event here are some suggestions. Mile Marker 19/Sunset Trail Head, Penny Pines, Agua Dulce, or Red Tailed Roost (Adventure Pass required for some areas) and ride into the venue at El Prado Campground. See detailed map for alternate parking HERE.
 

Refund Policy:

Please consider your reservation carefully, as there are no refunds or rollovers to following year for this event. 

Due to the amount of money allocated to vendors and contracts signed, we cannot offer any refunds or deferrals. Because this is a charity event, your registration fee, should you not be able to attend, will be tax deductible as a donation.

Thank you for your understanding.

SDMBA and/or the USFS reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule an event in the event of inclement weather, emergency, government shutdown or natural disaster/Fire. In the event of such a cancellation, there will be no refund of entry. SDMBA reserves the right to modify or cancel the event for safety concerns, trail condition concerns or natural disaster. Each participant must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid.  Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the event date – including course/venue preparation, supplies, permits, and administration. We will make every effort to produce a safe event for all participants. Any decision we make that impacts the event date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability, and manageability.
 

****ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE****

NOTICE: While our special permit with the US Forest Service is currently in process with the US Forest Service. The USFS does have the right to disallow the event for unforeseen circumstances such as Fire Restrictions/Forest Closures.  We will keep everyone in the loop in a timely manner if necessary. 

No refunds will be issued.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be used to support the trail improvements and new trail development in the Mount Laguna Recreation Area in partnership between SDMBA and the Cleveland National Forest. SDMBA operates under a permit on the Cleveland National Forest. Find more information on the project HERE. Remaining proceeds generously provided by your participation allow SDMBA to continue with trail projects and advocacy efforts throughout San Diego County.  
 

Tribal Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that the unceded territory of California is home to nearly 200 tribal nations. 

We acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of our various regions. The land that surrounds us is part of who we are presently, and it reflects our histories. San Diego County is home to four federally recognized and resilient tribal nations of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño, Payómkawichum (Quechnajuichom/Luiseño and Acjachemen/Juaneño), Kuupiaxchem/Cupeño, and Cahuilla people.

It is also important to acknowledge that this land remains the home to the 18 federally recognized bands of the Barona, Campo, Capitan Grande, ‘Ewiiaapaayp (Cuyapaipe), Inaja-Cosmit, Jamul Indian Village, Laguna, La Jolla, La Posta, Los Coyotes, Manzanita, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Luis Rey, San Pasqual, Santa Ysabel, Sycuan, and Viejas Indian reservations.

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