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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SaveThis region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Currently, all trails in this region that aren't listed here are considered illegal trails. The Parks Rangers are aware of these trails being on Trailforks and have allowed them to remain public with the understanding that they are illegal and use at your own risk.
They will continue to review the area on an individual trail basis and take action if they feel it's needed.
Note that this area includes a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Preserve. You can see it by choosing Layers > Land Owners from the map. Please avoid this area.
They will continue to review the area on an individual trail basis and take action if they feel it's needed.
Note that this area includes a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Preserve. You can see it by choosing Layers > Land Owners from the map. Please avoid this area.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Teds
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- E-Bike
27 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Oct 12, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 32
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 29
- Trails E-Bike
- 27
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,548 ft
- Total Vertical
- 624 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 870 ft
- Reports
- 256
- Photos
- 948
- Completed Counter
- 9,153
Popular Ted Williams Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 37 ft • 505 •
Easy connector to PQ south side trail. Can get a little tricky under the Black Mountain Road bridge as there is frequently water present.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 118 ft • 423 •
Puma is an interesting side trip from the South Poway Transcounty Trail. Short ups and downs, tight and twisty, much of the trail has good shade under the scrub oaks, similar to Tunnels.
• 80 ★ 3.4 • 4 miles • 569 ft • 391 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 569 ft blue climb. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 3,862 ft • 12 ft • 318 •
The SR-56 Bike Path, a 10.5 mile trail that parallels the Ted Williams Parkway between I-5 and I-15. You won’t find much fanfare surrounding this prolonged stretch of pavement in northern San Diego, however you will find one of the...
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 3 miles • 87 ft • 301 •
Easy singletrack that hugs the lake. You can do a full loop using the paved path section and you will dump out to the perimeter road for just a couple short sections.
• 90 ★ 2.3 • 1,004 ft • 0 ft • 290 •
Short but fun steep switchback climb to the Summit Pointe business park. Appears to be a newly cut trail, so its longevity remains to be seen.
• 90 ★ 1.0 • 1,401 ft • 31 ft • 286 •
Kinda looks bad at the starts, but quickly levels off and just rolls towards the Natalie Picnic area.
• 65 ★ 2.5 • 2 miles • 313 ft • 197 •
Provides north-south access along Pomerado road and the east side of Ted Williams trail network. Note that this trail crosses CDFW land.
Ted Williams Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,493 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
Nice easy loop with many rollers at the East end. Beginners might have to walk some bits.
• 21 miles • 1,834 ft • 5 •
• 3 miles • 601 ft • 0 •
• 5 miles • 188 ft • 1 •
• 10 miles • 840 ft • 7 •
• 10 miles • 577 ft • 5 •
Photos of Ted Williams Mountain Bike
Videos of Ted Williams Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Connector | Oct 11, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 11, 2026 | Ideal | FrankJNEESs | Major erosion & overgrown in the... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mtd610 | wishlist | region | activity #106609611 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 5:28pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| EdwardINMReW | ridden | trail | activity #106495534 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 8:58am Oct 24, 2026 |
| Eduardo2DRmCZ | wishlist | region | activity #106446611 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 1:50pm Oct 23, 2026 |
| BenLow2019 | comment | report | activity #106269866 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:34am Oct 20, 2026 |
| Bgerber5543 | wishlist | region | activity #105974235 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 12:56am Oct 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Update submitted. | Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:34am Oct 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | In good shape. | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:52am Sep 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | No overgrowth. Some looseness. Just be... | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:51am Sep 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | No over | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:50am Sep 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode it today 5/10/2026 and the trail is clean... | May 10, 2026 @ 9:03pm May 10, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | 30 | 22 | 5 | 2.5 km | |
| Mount Woodson | 4 | 9 | 3 | 5.7 km | |
| Los Peñasquitos Canyon | 47 | 34 | 4 | 6 km | |
| San Pasqual Valley | 3 | 1 | 7 km | ||
| Iron Mountain | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7.3 km |
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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 | 29 | 23 miles | 2,448 ft | 10 miles | 623 ft | #3,716 | #147 | 944 | 254 | 1 | 14,340 | |
| E-Bike | 27 | 21 miles | 2,195 ft | 9 miles | 623 ft | #3,904 | #137 | 229 | 1 | 1,715 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 404 ft | 3 miles | 479 ft | #3,190 | #1,486 | 1 | 22 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 344 ft | 2 miles | 479 ft | #3,186 | #1,481 | 20 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1,900 ft | 92 ft | 210 ft | 25 | |||||||
| Hike | 32 | 23 miles | 2,549 ft | 10 miles | 623 ft | #7,406 | #311 | 4 | 251 | 479 | ||
| Trail Running | 32 | 23 miles | 2,549 ft | 10 miles | 623 ft | #5,917 | #220 | 251 | 1,341 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ted Williams?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ted Williams are:
- Puma (3.9/5)
- Pomerado (North) (3.9/5)
- Pond Loop (3.8/5)
- Miramar Lake Singletrack (3.7/5)
- Paula Oquita Trail (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ted Williams?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ted Williams are:
- March (116 activities)
- April (111 activities)
- October (107 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ted Williams?
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What is the longest trail in Ted Williams?
The longest trail in Ted Williams is South Poway Sabre Springs (Trans-County) at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ted Williams?
The best hiking trails in Ted Williams are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ted Williams?
The best trail running trails in Ted Williams are:
- Natalie Trail
- Miramar Lake Singletrack
- Mercy Connector
- SRB Access
- South Poway Sabre Springs (Trans-County)
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How many trails are in Ted Williams?
Ted Williams has a total of 32 trails. Of those, 29 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ted Williams to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ted Williams?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ted Williams is South Poway Sabre Springs (Trans-County) with 569 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ted Williams?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ted Williams is South Poway Sabre Springs (Trans-County) with 418 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ted Williams?
Ted Williams supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ted Williams?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ted Williams is Lomas Verde Trail - East with an average grade of 11%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Ted Williams?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Ted Williams are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Ted Williams?
The overall region status for Ted Williams is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Ted Williams?
Yes, Ted Williams supports e-bike riding. There are 23 trails in Ted Williams 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 mountain biking routes in Ted Williams?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ted Williams are: View all mountain biking routes in Ted Williams.
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What type of bike is most common in Ted Williams?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ted Williams are:
- AM (100 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ted Williams?
The most popular Strava segments in Ted Williams are:
- Gravitational Slingshot v + v = 2v (4,603 athletes)
- Sad uphill sprint (4,546 athletes)
- Lake Sprint to the gate (3,900 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ted Williams?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ted Williams are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ted Williams?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ted Williams are:
- South Poway Sabre Springs (Trans-County) (3.4/5)
- Pond Loop (3/5)
- Highway 56 Bike Path - North (3/5)
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