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30.5 miles
Distance
1,828 ft
Climb
-1,948 ft
Descent
440 ft
High Point
-118 ft
Altitude change
9 ft
Altitude min
364 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-40.9%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
8 miles
Distance flat
Like the other beach loop, just more.
Detailed Description
Beach loop #2 is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near San Diego California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 38 trails. This route climbs 1,828 ft with a max elevation of 440 ft then descends -1,948 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 4 trails (newest: Jun 15, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4 trails (newest: Feb 16, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 24, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance30 miles
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Avg time4 hr 4 min
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Altitude min9 ft
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Altitude start364 ft
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Altitude end246 ft
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Climb1,828 ft
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Descent-1,948 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-40.9%
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Grade min29.1%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat8 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 4,875 ft | |||||
| 4,147 ft | |||||
| 1,063 ft | |||||
| 2,093 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,220 ft | |||||
| 4,406 ft | |||||
| 774 ft | |||||
| 4,491 ft | |||||
| 279 ft | |||||
| 997 ft | |||||
| 4,137 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2,398 ft | |||||
| 1,024 ft | |||||
| 5,167 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1,404 ft | |||||
| 1,214 ft | |||||
| 1,640 ft | |||||
| 1,604 ft | |||||
| 3,625 ft | |||||
| 699 ft | |||||
| 1,306 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Amflow Vs Gravel Bike, San Diego Mountain Biking, Tunnels, Best trail in SD? Avinox #mtb #emtb
trail: Tunnel 4
5:24 | 78 | comments: 0 | favs:
Apr 22, 2026
Amflow MTB Hill Test vs. 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo. sold at North of the Border bikes, San Diego
trail: Old Sorrento Valley Rd
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Mar 10, 2026
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