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- Mountain Bike
1,399 trails
- E-Bike
597 trails
- Horse
241 trails
- Hike
1,611 trails
- Trail Running
1,598 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
53 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
37 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,643
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,399
- Trails E-Bike
- 597
- Trails Horse
- 241
- Trails Hike
- 1,611
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,598
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 53
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 37
- Total Distance
- 1,932 miles
- Total Descent
- 239,592 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,474 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,476 ft
- Reports
- 13,260
- Photos
- 8,651
- Ridden Counter
- 330,875
Articles
Video: Building A Dirt Jump Oasis for the Public in San Diego - The Story of Bradley Park
Apr 24, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Witness the creation of the groundbreaking Bradley Bike Park in San Marcos – a rideable masterpiece built against all odds on near-flat ground....
The Best San Diego Hikes for Your Next Coastal Adventure
Aug 9, 2022 from backpacker.com
San Diego is more than great views of the Pacific. These trails will take you through canyons, alpine, waterfalls, and more.
Sub Regions
- Alpine (42)
- Anderson Truck Trail (16)
- Wright's Field (26)
- Borrego Springs (77)
- Campo (32)
- Carlsbad (41)
- Chula Vista (166)
- Crest (23)
- Crestridge (23)
- Encinitas (71)
- Escondido (62)
- Fallbrook (22)
- Jamul (15)
- Julian (50)
- Lakeside (19)
- Flume Trails (9)
- Oakoasis Preserve (4)
- Mount Laguna (46)
- Oceanside (2)
- Pala (12)
- Luiseño Bike Park (11)
- Palomar Mountain (4)
- Poway (96)
- Iron Mountain (6)
- Lake Hodges (23)
- Mount Woodson (19)
- Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch (19)
- Ted Williams (27)
- Ramona (29)
- San Carlos (52)
- San Diego (336)
- Balboa Park (61)
- Black Mountain (76)
- City Heights (10)
- Gonzales Caynon Open Space (14)
- Los Peñasquitos Canyon (117)
- Rose Canyon (9)
- Tri-Canyons (41)
- San Marcos (31)
- San Elijo Hills (31)
- Santee (37)
- Cowles Mountain (6)
- Spring Valley (0)
- Vista (33)
- Buena Creek Park (18)
- Guajome Park (14)
Popular San Diego County Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 4 Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Two Bridges Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Cobbles Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Under the Freeway Lake Hodges | |||
| Bowtie Rim Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Powerline Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| West Deer Canyon Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Wagon Wheel Crossing Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| West Rim Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| The Sh!ts Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| East Deer Canyon Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Switchbacks Los Peñasquitos Canyon | |||
| Noble Canyon Trail Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) | |||
| North Shore Lake Hodges Trail Lake Hodges | |||
| Gatos Ravine Trail Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) |
San Diego County Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oh, The Places You'll Go! Lake Hodges | 43 miles | |
| Snake and Rice Canyon Loop Chula Vista Canyon Trails | 5 miles | |
| Wondering Where the Lions Are Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) | 18 miles | |
| Here's Looking at You, Kid (aka Noble Canyon for Intermediates) Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | 14 miles | |
| We'll Always Have Paris Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | 21 miles | |
| The Iliad Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) | 17 miles | |
| The Odyssey Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | 33 miles | |
| Los Penasquitos Canyon Loop aMTB-2 Los Peñasquitos Canyon | 12 miles | |
| The East Ender Los Peñasquitos Canyon | 22 miles | |
| Every Inch is Packed with Dynamite Rancho La Costa Preserve | 7 miles |
Photos of San Diego County Mountain Bike
trail: Stowe Trail
66 |
Jun 17, 2023 @ 11:53am
Jun 17, 2023
trail: Case Springs
26 |
Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:50am
Jun 30, 2022
trail: Case Springs
26 |
Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:50am
Jun 30, 2022
trail: Back to school (Descent)
94 |
Aug 23, 2020 @ 8:20am
Aug 23, 2020
trail: Fern Flat Fire Road
254 |
May 23, 2016 @ 6:40pm
May 23, 2016
trail: Fern Flat Fire Road
268 |
May 23, 2016 @ 6:40pm
May 23, 2016
trail: Canyon Trail
2,617 |
Feb 17, 2015 @ 8:30pm
Feb 17, 2015
trail: Canyon Trail
557 | | 1 comments
May 6, 2014 @ 10:28pm
May 6, 2014Videos of San Diego County Mountain Bike
trail: Anderson Truck Trail
0:00 |
44 |
Feb 18, 2025
trail: Anderson Truck Trail
3:29 |
19 |
Feb 18, 2025
trail: Anderson Truck Trail
2:16 |
21 |
Feb 18, 2025
trail: Anderson Truck Trail
0:45 |
20 |
Feb 18, 2025
trail: Anderson Truck Trail
0:16 |
20 |
Feb 18, 2025
trail: Schittz Pro Line
0:09 |
27 |
Nov 30, 2024
trail: Drop Down (NASCAR)
4:19 |
58 |
Aug 3, 2024
trail: Rabbits Leap
6:11 |
84 |
May 7, 2024
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oviedo Black Mountain | Jul 13, 2025 @ 9:56am Jul 13, 2025 | Dry | mattdec | ||
| Pata Ranch Trail Oakoasis Preserve | Jul 1, 2025 @ 10:12am Jul 1, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | Monte fire evacuation order lifted.... | |
| Historic Flume Trail - East Flume Trails | Jul 1, 2025 @ 10:12am Jul 1, 2025 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | Monte fire evacuation order lifted.... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Trail - Far West Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 19, 2025 @ 8:42am 17 hours | Ideal | Thomas0CPSO7 | ||
| Two Bridges Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 19, 2025 @ 8:42am 17 hours | Ideal | Thomas0CPSO7 | ||
| Carson's Crossing Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 19, 2025 @ 8:42am 17 hours | Dry | Thomas0CPSO7 | ||
| Upper Felicita Crossing Lake Hodges | Jul 17, 2025 @ 11:30pm 2 days | Ideal | starfishprime | ||
| Tunnel 1 Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 17, 2025 @ 5:38pm 2 days | Ideal | McKarl80 | ||
| Tunnel 4 Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 17, 2025 @ 5:38pm 2 days | Ideal | McKarl80 | ||
| Bowtie Rim Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 17, 2025 @ 5:38pm 2 days | Ideal | McKarl80 | ||
| Doctors Loop Poway | Jul 12, 2025 @ 1:33pm Jul 12, 2025 | Very Dry | MartinsMytrT | ||
| Carson's Viewpoint Los Peñasquitos Canyon | Jul 12, 2025 @ 7:56am Jul 12, 2025 | Ideal | MingSD | ||
| East Raptor Ridge Lake Hodges | Jul 7, 2025 @ 4:36pm Jul 7, 2025 | Very Dry | starfishprime |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MartinsMytrT | difficultyvote | trail | activity #76267238 | Jul 19, 2025 @ 8:25pm 5 hours |
| MartinsMytrT | ridden | trail | activity #76267234 | Jul 19, 2025 @ 8:25pm 5 hours |
| KeenanB2 | wishlist | region | activity #76265992 | Jul 19, 2025 @ 2:59pm 11 hours |
| Thomas0CPSO7 | add | report | activity #76262308 and 2 more | Jul 19, 2025 @ 1:23pm 12 hours |
| xCFP3f3W | wishlist | route | activity #76259888 | Jul 19, 2025 @ 12:53pm 13 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This is honestly the most high speed and fun... | Jul 19, 2025 @ 12:41am 1 day | ||
| trail | Super overgrown. Not rideable | Jul 12, 2025 @ 12:36pm Jul 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | still ridable but pretty overgrown | Jul 6, 2025 @ 12:38pm Jul 6, 2025 | ||
| report | Good looking out for others. Thanks! | Jun 30, 2025 @ 11:23pm Jun 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Based on the heat map, is been this way awhile LOL | Jun 26, 2025 @ 12:28pm Jun 26, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Top 10 Trails7 awarded -
Elfin Forest Top 10 Trails4 awarded -
Top 10 Trails11 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge9 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge9 awarded -
Completionist4 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luiseño Bike Park | bike park | Pala | |
| Carmel Valley Pumptrack | skill park | San Diego | |
| Sweetwater Bike Park | skill park | Chula Vista | |
| Greg Cox Bike Park | skill park | Chula Vista | |
| Deerfield BMX | skill park | San Carlos |
Local Trail Association
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1,399 | 1,536 miles | 187,493 ft | 651 miles | 6,473 ft | 8,404 | 13,236 | 214 | 385,587 | |||
| E-Bike | 597 | 765 miles | 82,093 ft | 321 miles | 6,083 ft | 58 | 10,975 | 54 | 30,732 | |||
| Horse | 241 | 464 miles | 44,446 ft | 193 miles | 6,473 ft | 1,788 | 10 | 14 | ||||
| Hike | 1,611 | 1,890 miles | 228,251 ft | 779 miles | 6,473 ft | 180 | 13,110 | 32 | 27,185 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,598 | 1,878 miles | 225,715 ft | 771 miles | 6,473 ft | 15 | 13,077 | 30 | 20,557 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 53 | 148 miles | 22,979 ft | 76 miles | 4,596 ft | 1 | 1,595 | 1 | 169 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 4 miles | 157 ft | 840 ft | 2 | 22 | 118 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 37 | 93 miles | 12,940 ft | 50 miles | 4,596 ft | 1,577 | 29 |
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