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SaveThis area contains the Crestridge Ecolological Reserve as well as the general area surround the reserve to include Flynn Springs County Park. The Crestridge Ecological Reserve proper and is managed by the CA Department of Fishing and Wildlife. This reserve is the first (and currently only) CDFW managed property in the entire state that allows mountain biking.
This area can get extremely hot and dry during the summer. October through May is kinda the season in this area.
This area can get extremely hot and dry during the summer. October through May is kinda the season in this area.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 15
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Feb 5, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 16 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,246 ft
- Total Vertical
- 969 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,747 ft
- Reports
- 178
- Photos
- 82
- Completed Counter
- 3,400
Popular Crestridge Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2,110 ft • 133 ft • 226 •
This spur trail climbs to a vista that offers view of downtown San Diego, Coronado, Point Loma and the Pacific Ocean
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,566 ft • 0 ft • 224 •
This popular trail hosts some of the finest features in the area. It should only be ridden downhill. It includes berms, drops and jumps.
• 85 ★ 2.5 • 1,220 ft • 0 ft • 130 •
This trail goes from the bottom of the valley south to the North Crest Fire Rd
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 3,045 ft • 3 ft • 106 •
This singletrack goes off of the top of the dirt road after the gate at Lake View Lane down to Valley View Trail Trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 3,061 ft • 62 ft • 101 •
This is an old fireroad that has dwindled down do near singletrack
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 2,329 ft • 80 ft • 100 •
Trail from bottom of the valley north to Valley View Truck Trail
Crestridge Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.4 • 17 miles • 3,344 ft • 18 • Out & Back •
This route exposes the rider to almost all of the singletrack in the region. It minimizes the use of the...
Photos of Crestridge Mountain Bike
Videos of Crestridge Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Coors Original | Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 5, 2026 | Dry | joeshuart | ||
| Vista De Montemar (Upper) | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Vista De Montemar (Lower) | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Visitor Center Loop | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Valley-to-Tank | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Valley View Truck Trail | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Valley Trail | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Valley Trail | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Test Pilot | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Rios Canyon Connector | Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:03am Jun 20, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mirakZ2N5Fj | ridden | trail | activity #104734516 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 1:27pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| adenisua | wishlist | trail | activity #104163625 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 2:47pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| DeLukefur | wishlist | trail | activity #103842255 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 6:35am Sep 15, 2026 |
| raingurlroz | wishlist | trail | activity #102690948 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:50am Aug 30, 2026 |
| BenLow2019 | comment | trail | activity #101389241 and 2 more | Aug 13, 2026 @ 8:56am Aug 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I only ride this so I can play around on the... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 9:00am Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Majority is mellow, easy riding until the last... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 8:59am Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | The climbing route up to Test Pilot. Starts... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 8:56am Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Extremely rutted | Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:53am Feb 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Such large ruts, multiple times I had to... | Mar 22, 2025 @ 8:14pm Mar 22, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Trails | 1 | 5 | 4.2 km | ||
| El Capitan County Preserve | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.1 km | |
| Oakoasis Preserve | 2 | 1 | 6.2 km | ||
| Wright's Field | 6 | 13 | 7 | 6.6 km | |
| Anderson Truck Trail | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7.3 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 22 | 16 miles | 3,245 ft | 7 miles | 968 ft | #7,342 | #294 | 82 | 178 | 1 | 2,854 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 449 ft | 1 mile | 709 ft | 78 | 538 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 7 miles | 659 ft | 2 miles | 751 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 449 ft | 1 mile | 709 ft | 15 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 449 ft | 1 mile | 709 ft | 15 | ||||||
| Horse | 5 | 2 miles | 479 ft | 1 mile | 364 ft | #3,711 | #317 | 39 | ||||
| Hike | 22 | 16 miles | 3,245 ft | 7 miles | 968 ft | #10,101 | #421 | 160 | 92 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 16 miles | 3,245 ft | 7 miles | 968 ft | #9,230 | #368 | 137 | 69 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Crestridge?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Crestridge are:
- Test Pilot (4.3/5)
- Den Trail (4.1/5)
- Crestridge 3A (4/5)
- Coors Light (3.9/5)
- "A" Game (3.9/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Crestridge?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Crestridge. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Crestridge?
The longest trail in Crestridge is Flinn Springs Overlook Trail at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Crestridge?
The best hiking trails in Crestridge are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Crestridge?
The best trail running trails in Crestridge are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Crestridge?
Crestridge has a total of 22 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Crestridge to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Crestridge?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Crestridge is Valley-to-Tank with 262 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Crestridge?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Crestridge is Flinn Springs Overlook Trail with 727 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Crestridge?
Crestridge supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Crestridge?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Crestridge is Valley-to-Tank with an average grade of 7.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Crestridge?
The overall region status for Crestridge is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 22 trails:
- Significant Issue / Amber: 22
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Can I ride an ebike in Crestridge?
There are 1 trails in Crestridge that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Crestridge?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Crestridge are: View all mountain biking routes in Crestridge.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Crestridge?
The most popular Strava segments in Crestridge are:
- Detour straight to Den DH full (771 athletes)
- Rutzille DH Short/Right Turn@bottom (728 athletes)
- Rocky Ruts DH (727 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Crestridge?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Crestridge are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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