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      Not recommended unless you are very local and need a quick fix. That said you can get a decent ride out of this if you lap in and out of the canyon and work on some of the more technical terrain. watch for hikers and dogs.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Open on Nov 29, 2017
      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      SDMBA       (sdmba.com)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #2,998
      State Ranking
      #132
      Trails (view details)
      2
      Trails Mountain Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      2
      Trails Trail Running
      2
      Total Distance
      3,218 ft
      Total Descent Distance
      2,445 ft
      Total Descent
      276 ft
      Total Vertical
      134 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      286 ft
      Reports
      4
      Photos
      2
      Ridden Counter
      95

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Photos of Balboa Park Mountain Bike

      104 |
      Nov 30, 2017 @ 4:17pm
      Nov 30, 2017
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      Videos of Balboa Park Mountain Bike

      CX Balboa Park MTB Trails Feb 20 2017
      5:17 | 94 | Feb 28, 2018
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      Recent Comments

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      user #1168813Canchis87trailSD Zoo DownhillFirst time hiting these trails. Any good spots...
      Jan 4, 2018 @ 10:58pm
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      May 25, 2017 @ 4:26pm
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      Recent Activity

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      Jan 20, 2019 @ 4:51pm
      19 hours
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      Jan 20, 2019 @ 12:36pm
      24 hours
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      Jan 20, 2019 @ 12:13pm
      24 hours
      user #766379junkshowaddridelogJan 19, 2019 ride log
      Jan 20, 2019 @ 11:33am
      1 days
      user #1461380Dantana976addridelogJan 18, 2019 ride log
      Jan 18, 2019 @ 5:02pm
      3 days
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Crestridge Ecological Reserve1.5 km
      Tecolote Canyon 3 5 16.2 km
      Sweetwater Reservoir 28.5 km
      Cowles Mountain 68.5 km
      Mission Trails Regional Park 6 10 18.9 km

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      • By numb401 & contributors
      • Admins: SDMBA
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