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3,691 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:04:00
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
264 ft
Altitude max
261 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
1,598 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:04:00
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East Mesa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Balboa Park
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101157 in E-Biking
    • #25265 in Trail Running
    • #113488 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

doubletrack loop, very suitable for 1st timers, gravel bikes, or xc training laps.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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East Mesa Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 28, 2023 @ 10:14am
Mar 28, 2023
 Fair to ride through today, but supposedly will rain tomorrow. I suggest holding off riding until the weekend to allow this trail to dry out a bit...
Feb 27, 2022 @ 3:29pm
Feb 27, 2022
May 18, 2021 @ 4:22pm
May 18, 2021
 There’s a bee hive in the electrical box on the east side of the loop. Bees are swarming around the trail.
Aug 28, 2020 @ 5:11pm
Aug 28, 2020
 Great conditions. The area is small. Hard to get much for miles logged!
Jul 21, 2020 @ 4:42pm
Jul 21, 2020
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on Mar 28, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.09 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About East Mesa Loop

        ▼ Where is East Mesa Loop located?
        East Mesa Loop 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 32.73394, -117.14071.
        ▼ How hard is East Mesa Loop?
        East Mesa Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for East Mesa Loop?
        East Mesa Loop has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 264 ft.
        ▼ Is East Mesa Loop a point to point trail?
        East Mesa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is East Mesa Loop?
        East Mesa Loop is 3,691 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on East Mesa Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on East Mesa Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride East Mesa Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride East Mesa Loop are:
        • July (43 activities)
        • December (21 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access East Mesa Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Mesa Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride East Mesa Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride East Mesa Loop. The trail is 3,691 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is East Mesa Loop?
        East Mesa Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,767 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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