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9.8 miles
Distance
323 ft
Climb
-329 ft
Descent
247 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
54 ft
Altitude min
238 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-18.3%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
This is a very basic beginner oriented loop that stays down in the canyon. It starts at the east end of the canyon and goes to the west end staying on the north side and then returning via the south side. Plenty of fire roads that will keep a beginner from having to be too concerned about maintaining a line. It has just enough single track in it to challenge a beginner and even a spot or two they may have to walk. There are several water bridges between the east and west end so if you get a beginner in over their head and this loop is easily shortened.
Detailed Description
LPQ Basic Beginner Loop is a 10 mile popular easy route located near San Diego California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 323 ft with a max elevation of 247 ft then descends -329 ft.
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time54 min 57 sec
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Altitude min54 ft
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Altitude start238 ft
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Altitude end233 ft
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Climb323 ft
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Descent-329 ft
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Grade max-18.3%
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Grade min15.3%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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| 3 miles | |||||
| 371 ft | |||||
| 1,893 ft |
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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mtb
San Diego beginner and advanced MTB trail review #8, Los Penasquitos Canyon, 9 bridges + a goat
trail: North Side Trail - East
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San Diego beginner and advanced MTB trail review #8, Los Penasquitos Canyon, 9 bridges + a goat
trail: Two Bridges
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:03am (America/Tijuana) Jul 7, 2026 | ||||
Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Tijuana) Apr 28, 2026 | ||||
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