more stats
1,726 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
394 ft
Altitude min
406 ft
Altitude max
402 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance climb
423 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
Avg time

Carson's Viewpoint Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Peñasquitos Canyon
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Out and back trail leading to viewpoint with bench.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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on Jun 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carson's Viewpoint located?
      Carson's Viewpoint is located in Los Peñasquitos Canyon, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.93838, -117.1737.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carson's Viewpoint?
      Carson's Viewpoint has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 394 ft to 406 ft.
      ▼ Is Carson's Viewpoint a point to point trail?
      Carson's Viewpoint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Carson's Viewpoint?
      Carson's Viewpoint is 1,726 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carson's Viewpoint?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carson's Viewpoint. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Carson's Viewpoint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carson's Viewpoint are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carson's Viewpoint?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Carson's Viewpoint. The trail is 1,726 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carson's Viewpoint?
      Carson's Viewpoint is a very popular trail. There have been 1,466 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,760 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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