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      One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points. In addition, the natural beauty of the Reserve includes such native plant communities as oak riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral. All wildlife and natural resources at the Reserve are fully protected so that future generations may also enjoy these wonders.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Main Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve is located at 8833 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido, CA 92029. The entrance to the Reserve is located between the 6 and 6.5 mile markers on Harmony Grove Road.
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      Open on Sep 25, 2018
      Local Trail Association
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      SDMBA       (sdmba.com)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #3,447
      State Ranking
      #174
      Trails
      15
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      3,344 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,332 ft
      Total Vertical
      946 ft
      Reports
      11
      Photos
      93
      Ridden Counter
      434

      Photos of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Mountain Bike

      3 |
      Aug 6, 2018 @ 12:21pm
      Aug 6, 2018
      Ridgeline Maintenance Road
      5 |
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 7:25am
      Jul 12, 2018
      Los Cielos Preserve Trail
      6 |
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 7:25am
      Jul 12, 2018
      Los Cielos Preserve Trail
      6 |
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 7:06am
      Jul 12, 2018
      Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
      more photos »

      Videos of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Mountain Bike

      Margarita Adventure
      6:47 | 85 | May 26, 2017
      elfin
      7:43 | 310 | Aug 3, 2015
      Kona Honzo ST - 'Once is Enough' (Elfin Forest...
      4:05 | 57 | Feb 28, 2018 , Escondido
      'Way Up Trail' Elfin Forest / Kona Honzo ST
      9:17 | 119 | Feb 28, 2018 , Escondido
      more videos »

      Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Scotties Single Track Bliss
      		31 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #1288165brianpetrytrailRidgeline Maintenance RoadClimbing this from the Hodges side can make...
      Sep 25, 2018 @ 4:18pm
      Sep 25, 2018
      user #1504061ZurnaptrailThe Way Up TrailGreat technical ride that sucked. I haven’t...
      Apr 5, 2018 @ 6:13pm
      Apr 5, 2018
      user #1294744NannertrailThe Way Up TrailPretty miserable technical climb on a...
      May 19, 2017 @ 7:13pm
      May 19, 2017
      user #627477dirtchurnertrailThe Way Up Trailgood miserable cardio ride despite the trail...
      May 7, 2016 @ 9:38pm
      May 7, 2016
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1496208JoebednaraddridelogOct 16, 2018 ride log
      Oct 16, 2018 @ 1:12pm
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      user #1350871RandyWernethaddridelogOct 15, 2018 ride log
      Oct 15, 2018 @ 12:56pm
      Oct 15, 2018
      user #1044014JcmontyaddridelogOct 12, 2018 ride log
      Oct 12, 2018 @ 6:01pm
      Oct 12, 2018
      user #1529226Ob917addridelogOct 8, 2018 ride log
      Oct 8, 2018 @ 5:41pm
      Oct 8, 2018
      user #484439MnMDanaddridelogOct 7, 2018 ride log
      Oct 7, 2018 @ 6:00pm
      Oct 7, 2018
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      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Lake Hodges 7 5 12.4 km
      San Elijo Hills 133.7 km
      Rancho La Costa Preserve 8 5 14.3 km
      San Pasqual Valley 1 2 14.4 km
      Black Mountain 21 15 47 km
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