14.8 miles
Distance
656 ft
Climb
-661 ft
Descent
432 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
34 ft
Altitude min
238 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-22.6%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

This intermediate loop is geared as an introduction to LPQ but can be a nice daily driver if you will. It primarily features the main north and south side trails with the addition of a climb up "Powerline" followed by some ridge line riding over to the "S%$^Ts" trail and then a drop back down into the main canyon. This loop serves as a good base to build and longer adventures out of the canyon.

Detailed Description
LPQ Intro Intermediate Loop is a 15 mile popular easy route located near San Diego California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 656 ft with a max elevation of 432 ft then descends -661 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 56 min
  • Altitude change
    -5 ft
  • Altitude min
    34 ft
  • Altitude start
    238 ft
  • Altitude end
    233 ft
  • Climb
    656 ft
  • Descent
    -661 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.6%
  • Grade min
    30.9%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    North Side Trail - Far West
    Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Aug 9, 2026
    		Trail is open. Stay on designated trail and don't cut lines through the fire burn
    Tunnel 4
    Aug 6, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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    The Sh!ts
    Jul 28, 2026 @ 9:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 28, 2026
    		lol the trail is definitely dry and rutted but not sure why the status was changed to orange. It's completely rideable.
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    Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:03am (America/Tijuana)
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    North Side Trail - East
    Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:03am (America/Tijuana)
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