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- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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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
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.
Region Details
- 3
- 3
- 6
- 3
Activities
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 4, 2020
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,209 ft
- Total Vertical
- 946 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,332 ft
- Reports
- 39
- Photos
- 142
- Ridden Counter
- 1,073
Popular Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elfin Forest via Equine | 10 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Yesterday
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
Photos of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Mountain Bike
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
3 |
Jul 8, 2020 @ 1:25pm
Jul 8, 2020
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
2 |
Jul 8, 2020 @ 1:25pm
Jul 8, 2020
trail: Equine Incline
7 |
Jul 8, 2020 @ 1:24pm
Jul 8, 2020
trail: Los Cielos Preserve Trail
23 |
Feb 23, 2020 @ 8:10am
Feb 23, 2020Videos of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Mountain Bike
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
6:47 |
257 |
May 26, 2017
trail: Equine Incline
7:43 |
570 |
Aug 3, 2015
trail: Equine Incline
8:25 |
248 |
Jan 21, 2015
trail: Ridgeline Maintenance Road
4:05 |
282 |
Feb 28, 2018 , Escondido
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Maintenance Road | Jul 4, 2020 @ 9:42am Jul 4, 2020 | Very Dry | ballenshreds | ||
| Lake Hodges Overlook Loop | Jul 4, 2020 @ 9:42am Jul 4, 2020 | Very Dry | ballenshreds | ||
| Quail Trail | Jul 4, 2020 @ 9:42am Jul 4, 2020 | Very Dry | ballenshreds | ||
| Upper Tyke's Hike | Jul 4, 2020 @ 9:42am Jul 4, 2020 | Very Dry | ballenshreds | ||
| Equine Incline | Jul 4, 2020 @ 9:42am Jul 4, 2020 | Very Dry | ballenshreds | ||
| Paseo De Los Suenos | May 16, 2020 @ 8:08am May 16, 2020 | Dry | Nelliemtb | ||
| Ridgeline Maintenance Road | May 16, 2020 @ 8:08am May 16, 2020 | Dry | Nelliemtb | ||
| Cielo Trail | Feb 9, 2020 @ 5:25pm Feb 9, 2020 | Variable | Geoffire | ||
| The Way Up Trail | Sep 15, 2019 @ 8:16am Sep 15, 2019 | Dry | Faithzane | ||
| Hodges Overlook Shortcut | Jun 30, 2019 @ 10:12am Jun 30, 2019 | Dry | djdangerbear |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EchoTony | wishlist | trail | Los Cielos Preserve Trail | Aug 4, 2020 @ 12:11pm 21 hours |
| erinos | wishlist | trail | Lake Hodges Overlook Loop | Jul 25, 2020 @ 6:45pm Jul 25, 2020 |
| KevinchuntCA | ridden | trail | The Way Up Trail | Jul 16, 2020 @ 11:30pm Jul 16, 2020 |
| Sregan73 | ridden | trail | Ridgeline Maintenance Road and 1 more | Jul 13, 2020 @ 12:40am Jul 13, 2020 |
| Mitchflores | wishlist | trail | Equine Incline | Jul 12, 2020 @ 10:54pm Jul 12, 2020 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | All the sections are doable if you are a... | Jul 11, 2020 @ 2:56pm Jul 11, 2020 | ||
 | trail | Not bad for double track. Keep an eye out for... | Apr 8, 2019 @ 9:45pm Apr 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | Overgrown toward the water edge on the south... | Apr 8, 2019 @ 9:42pm Apr 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | Technical challenging ride up, the majority is... | Apr 8, 2019 @ 9:36pm Apr 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | Climbing this from the Hodges side can make... | Sep 25, 2018 @ 4:18pm Sep 25, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hodges | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2.4 km | |
| Yellow truck | 2.6 km | ||||
| San Elijo Hills | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3.7 km | |
| North County Coastal | 4.3 km | ||||
| Rancho La Costa Preserve | 8 | 5 | 4.3 km |
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