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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
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 3
- 8
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of May 18, 2021
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 18
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,192 ft
- Total Vertical
- 942 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,332 ft
- Reports
- 55
- Photos
- 167
- Ridden Counter
- 1,542
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
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
Photos of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Mountain Bike
trail: Equine Incline
19 |
Mar 28, 2021 @ 7:02pm
Mar 28, 2021
trail: Equine Incline
11 |
Mar 28, 2021 @ 7:02pm
Mar 28, 2021
trail: Equine Incline
14 |
Mar 28, 2021 @ 7:02pm
Mar 28, 2021
trail: Los Cielos Preserve Trail
14 |
Mar 28, 2021 @ 7:00pm
Mar 28, 2021
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
17 |
Feb 8, 2021 @ 7:40pm
Feb 8, 2021
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
10 |
Feb 8, 2021 @ 7:40pm
Feb 8, 2021
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
13 |
Feb 8, 2021 @ 7:40pm
Feb 8, 2021
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
14 |
Feb 8, 2021 @ 7:40pm
Feb 8, 2021Videos of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Mountain Bike
trail: Lake Hodges Overlook Loop
6:47 |
359 |
May 26, 2017
trail: Equine Incline
7:43 |
687 |
Aug 3, 2015
trail: Equine Incline
8:25 |
297 |
Jan 21, 2015
trail: Equine Incline
22:06 |
94 |
Jan 10, 2021 , Escondido
trail: Los Cielos Preserve Trail
6:07 |
58 |
Jan 10, 2021 , Escondido
trail: Ridgeline Maintenance Road
4:05 |
387 |
Feb 28, 2018 , Escondido
trail: The Way Up Trail
9:17 |
646 |
Feb 28, 2018 , Escondido
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Way Up Trail | May 18, 2021 @ 5:38pm May 18, 2021 | Dry | Schwungrad | ||
| Quail Trail | May 18, 2021 @ 5:38pm May 18, 2021 | Very Dry | Schwungrad | ||
| Ridgeline Maintenance Road | May 18, 2021 @ 5:38pm May 18, 2021 | Very Dry | Schwungrad | ||
| Lake Hodges Overlook Loop | May 18, 2021 @ 5:38pm May 18, 2021 | Dry | Schwungrad | ||
| Manzanita Trail | Apr 27, 2021 @ 9:19am Apr 27, 2021 | Ideal | scottrt | ||
| Los Cielos Preserve Trail | Nov 22, 2020 @ 12:43pm Nov 22, 2020 | Dry | prognostication | ||
| Equine Incline | Sep 23, 2020 @ 12:37pm Sep 23, 2020 | Very Dry | scarbez | ||
| Upper Tyke's Hike | 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 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gpayne1987 | ridden | trail | Upper Tyke's Hike | Jun 12, 2021 @ 10:43am Jun 12, 2021 |
 | MountainBikeBill | ridden | trail | Los Cielos - Elfin Connector and 1 more | May 29, 2021 @ 6:39pm May 29, 2021 |
| rsen | wishlist | trail | Equine Incline | May 24, 2021 @ 10:54am May 24, 2021 |
| Schwungrad | add | report | The Way Up Trail and 3 more | May 18, 2021 @ 9:41pm May 18, 2021 |
| MountainBikeBill | add | trail | Los Cielos - Elfin Connector and 2 more | May 14, 2021 @ 7:26am May 14, 2021 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | trail | Definitely getting overgrown. Still fun, though. | Apr 14, 2021 @ 4:57pm Apr 14, 2021 | ||
| trail | This is a great finish downhill with some... | Apr 14, 2021 @ 4:55pm Apr 14, 2021 | ||
| trail | Ride the counter clockwise downhill. Both... | Apr 14, 2021 @ 4:51pm Apr 14, 2021 | ||
| trail | A tough climb because of the endless loose... | Mar 2, 2021 @ 12:47pm Mar 2, 2021 | ||
| trail | Fun and challenging loop. Needs some trail... | Feb 8, 2021 @ 7:10am Feb 8, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hodges | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2.4 km | |
| Yellow truck | 1 | 2.6 km | |||
| San Elijo Hills | 11 | 9 | 3.7 km | ||
| North County Coastal | 4.3 km | ||||
| Rancho La Costa Preserve | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4.3 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 18 | 15 miles | 3,192 ft | 6 miles | 942 ft | #4,093 | #1,861 | 167 | 55 | 1 | 1,156 | |
| Hike | 18 | 15 miles | 3,192 ft | 6 miles | 942 ft | #3,524 | #1,739 | 55 | 103 | |||
| Trail Running | 18 | 15 miles | 3,192 ft | 6 miles | 942 ft | #3,525 | #1,737 | 55 | 28 |
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