more stats
1,004 ft
Distance
00:02:00
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
391 ft
Altitude min
480 ft
Altitude max
391 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
8.4%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
85 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Brake Time Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ted Williams
    Poway, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117704 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96895 in E-Biking
    • #135063 in Trail Running
    • #338712 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,304 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,016 in E-Biking
    • #6,782 in Trail Running
    • #14,490 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Summit

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 364 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Jan 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 ★ 25%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Drcogburn
      No overgrowth. Some looseness. Just be prepared for the switchbacks and be in the right gear.
      bakteria8 bakteria8
      Loose dirt and super overgrown. Trail need some work.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brake Time located?
      Brake Time is located in Ted Williams, Poway, California, United States. It is part of the Ted Williams trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.94242, -117.09489.
      ▼ How hard is Brake Time?
      Brake Time is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ Is Brake Time a point to point trail?
      Brake Time is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brake Time?
      Brake Time is 1,004 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brake Time?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brake Time. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brake Time?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brake Time are:
      • August (41 activities)
      • July (34 activities)
      • June (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Brake Time? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brake Time are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brake Time?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Brake Time. The trail is 1,004 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brake Time?
      Brake Time is a very popular trail. There have been 1,895 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,916 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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