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1,398 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
00:02:31
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
172 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
172 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
1,161 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Dirtbagging Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Balboa Park
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104677 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102385 in E-Biking
    • #118141 in Trail Running
    • #113933 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 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
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Climbing option that's challenging, but more gradual than the big climb on the main loop and gives access to many of the side trails interior to the main loop.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 293 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dirtbagging

        ▼ Where is Dirtbagging located?
        Dirtbagging is located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Balboa Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.73411, -117.14408.
        ▼ How hard is Dirtbagging?
        Dirtbagging is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dirtbagging?
        Dirtbagging has 60 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 172 ft to 233 ft.
        ▼ Is Dirtbagging a point to point trail?
        Dirtbagging is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dirtbagging?
        Dirtbagging is 1,398 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dirtbagging?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dirtbagging. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dirtbagging?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dirtbagging are:
        • July (34 activities)
        • September (10 activities)
        • February (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Dirtbagging? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dirtbagging are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dirtbagging?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Dirtbagging. The trail is 1,398 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dirtbagging?
        Dirtbagging is a very popular trail. There have been 1,163 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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