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SaveDel Mar trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking and Trail Running. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes views, canyons and beaches. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Crest Canyon Open Space Park.
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- Mountain Bike
12 trails
- Hike
46 trails
- Trail Running
46 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 3, 2023Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 46
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 12
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 46
- Trails Trail Running
- 46
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,707 ft
- Total Vertical
- 430 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 436 ft
- Reports
- 76
- Photos
- 31
- Completed Counter
- 5,824
Popular Del Mar Mountain Biking Trails
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 2,421 ft • 3 ft • 610 •
Small trail along the beach, with a good view. Watch out for hikers.
• 80 ★ 3.3 • 2 miles • 23 ft • 432 •
Good for connecting between the beach and Lagoon Trail/Gonzales Canyon. Or connecting east. This trail is part of the San Diego "Coast to Crest" trail.
• 50 ★ 3.5 • 2,267 ft • 0 ft • 312 •
Access to the beach from Jimmy Durante Dr.
• ★ 0.0 • 771 ft • 3 ft • 228 •
The section of trail climbing up to El Camino Real is steep and loose. It can be a little tricky. This is a little easier. Just requires a little road time.
• ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 12 ft • 160 •
This section of the Coast to Crest Trail Is a work in progress. Most people link up to Gonzales Canyon or San Dieguito Rd instead
• ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 152 ft • 127 •
Green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 152 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• ★ 1.0 • 1 mile • 11 ft • 105 •
This section of the Coast to Crest is a work in progress. Pretty boring.
• ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 23 ft • 67 •
Lots of deep sand and overgrowth. Not fun. But better than riding San Dieguito Road for the Coast to Crest.
Videos of Del Mar Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Hwy 56 Bike Path Connector - Via Del Mar | Oct 11, 2025 @ 9:26pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 11, 2025 | Very Dry | LuketzdhIr | ||
| Coast to Crest - Del Mar Fairgrounds - Horse Park | Aug 1, 2025 @ 4:08pm Aug 1, 2025 | Dry | m0nk3ywithagun | ||
| Coast to Crest - Morgan's Run | Aug 1, 2025 @ 4:08pm Aug 1, 2025 | Dry | m0nk3ywithagun | ||
| Coast to Crest - Polo Fields | Aug 1, 2025 @ 4:08pm Aug 1, 2025 | Dry | m0nk3ywithagun | ||
| Del Mar Riverpath | Jun 22, 2025 @ 2:08pm Jun 22, 2025 | Ideal | pkuhn | ||
| Fairbanks Horse Trail | Nov 3, 2024 @ 8:22am Nov 3, 2024 | Dry | BrandonQol3fA | ||
| Plum Home Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 4:34pm Oct 13, 2024 | Ideal | scjosh | ||
| El Camino Crossing | May 27, 2023 @ 6:13am May 27, 2023 | Dry | dennisliang01 | ||
| Camino twist | Mar 13, 2023 @ 8:36pm Mar 13, 2023 | Wet | keatonverswijver | ||
| Hwy 56 Bike Path Connector - Tang Drive | Jan 17, 2021 @ 9:41am Jan 17, 2021 | Ideal | DustOrBustMTB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ylqTI | ridden | trail | activity #105031667 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 5:34am Oct 2, 2026 |
| rkakoschke | add | photo | activity #94444976 | May 10, 2026 @ 11:20am May 10, 2026 |
| GinoV | add | karma | activity #61103451 | Oct 29, 2024 @ 8:24pm Oct 29, 2024 |
| woolian | add | report | activity #43710524 | Sep 3, 2023 @ 7:14pm Sep 3, 2023 |
| maddy03 | add | poi | activity #41107194 | Jun 20, 2023 @ 10:15am Jun 20, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail has been marked as Temporarily... | Dec 20, 2024 @ 12:53pm Dec 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | This shouldn’t even be listed as a trail.... | Dec 20, 2024 @ 12:47pm Dec 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | The trail is closed. There is no signified nor... | Dec 20, 2024 @ 12:35pm Dec 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | Top entrance off Via Del Mar is closed | Feb 23, 2024 @ 10:57am Feb 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | 12-21-2023: golf course has added in about... | Dec 23, 2023 @ 2:58pm Dec 23, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k14 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge45 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k14 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge45 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 12 | 10 miles | 751 ft | 3 miles | 381 ft | #3,215 | 28 | 75 | 12,745 | |||
| E-Bike | 1 | 4,987 ft | 102 ft | 1,362 ft | 210 ft | #2,543 | 61 | 628 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 8 miles | 315 ft | 2 miles | 381 ft | #3,303 | #1,248 | 142 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 7 miles | 180 ft | 1 mile | 203 ft | #3,297 | #1,244 | 57 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 7 miles | 69 ft | 1 mile | 52 ft | #3,303 | #1,248 | 56 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 4,987 ft | 102 ft | 1,362 ft | 210 ft | 5 | ||||||
| Hike | 46 | 22 miles | 2,707 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #5,056 | #203 | 1 | 76 | 1 | 2,451 | |
| Trail Running | 46 | 22 miles | 2,707 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #6,180 | #222 | 76 | 1 | 1,382 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Del Mar?
Del Mar has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking.
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Del Mar?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Del Mar are:
- Camino twist (4/5)
- Del Mar Riverpath (3.9/5)
- Plum Home Trail (3.8/5)
- Coast to Crest - Polo Fields (3.7/5)
- Beach - Del Mar to Carmel Valley Rd (3.7/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Del Mar?
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What is the longest trail in Del Mar?
The longest trail in Del Mar is Beach - Del Mar to Carmel Valley Rd at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Del Mar?
The best hiking trails in Del Mar are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Del Mar?
The best trail running trails in Del Mar are:
- Camino twist
- Beach - Del Mar to Carmel Valley Rd
- Towne Center Powerlines
- Townie Hill
- Hwy 56 Bike Path Connector - Via Del Mar
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How many trails are in Del Mar?
Del Mar has a total of 46 trails. Of those, 12 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Del Mar to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Del Mar?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Del Mar is Hwy 56 Bike Path Connector - Via Del Mar with 297 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Del Mar?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Del Mar is Townie Hill with 216 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Del Mar?
Del Mar supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Del Mar?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Del Mar is Hwy 56 Bike Path Connector - Via Del Mar with an average grade of 3.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Del Mar?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Del Mar. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Del Mar?
The overall region status for Del Mar is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 10
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Del Mar?
There are 2 trails in Del Mar 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 Strava Segments in Del Mar?
The most popular Strava segments in Del Mar are:
- NoFcks Coast to Crest Del Mar (2,666 athletes)
- ShortCut to PonyPark (2,630 athletes)
- Goodbye Horses (East) (707 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Del Mar?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Del Mar are:
- Coast to Crest - Del Mar Fairgrounds - Horse Park
- Del Mar Riverpath
- Camino twist
- Coast to Crest - Polo Fields
- Coast to Crest - Morgan's Run
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Del Mar?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Del Mar are:
- Coast to Crest - Del Mar Fairgrounds - Horse Park (3.3/5)
- Del Mar Riverpath (3.5/5)
- Coast to Crest - Polo Fields (2/5)
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