more stats
1,158 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:00:58
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
225 ft
Altitude min
267 ft
Altitude max
267 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
299 ft
Distance climb
656 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:00:58
Avg time

Cudweed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Calavera Preserve
    Carlsbad, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114789 in Trail Running
    • #295725 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,348 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,635 in Trail Running
    • #12,975 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Carlsbad

A short bit of singletrack that heads toward the creek. More enjoyable than the fireroad it branches off from.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Cudweed Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2025 @ 9:44am
Aug 2, 2025
Oct 16, 2024 @ 7:30am
Oct 16, 2024
 Rode fine today...Little rutted...
Sep 30, 2023 @ 1:42pm
Sep 30, 2023
 Tons of coyote shit
Sep 10, 2023 @ 7:39am
Sep 10, 2023
 A bit overgrown in spots
Mar 12, 2022 @ 11:47am
Mar 12, 2022
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on Aug 2, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Mar 4, 2022 @ 6:40am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cudweed located?
      Cudweed is located in Lake Calavera Preserve, Carlsbad, California, United States. It is part of the Lake Calavera Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.17522, -117.27851.
      ▼ How hard is Cudweed?
      Cudweed is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cudweed?
      Cudweed has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 225 ft to 267 ft.
      ▼ Is Cudweed a point to point trail?
      Cudweed is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cudweed?
      Cudweed is 1,158 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cudweed?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cudweed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cudweed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cudweed are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cudweed?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cudweed. The trail is 1,158 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cudweed?
      Cudweed is a moderately popular trail. There have been 892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 985 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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