more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:08:58
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
303 ft
Altitude min
360 ft
Altitude max
313 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
2,254 ft
Distance climb
3,973 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:08:58
Avg time

Grassland Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mission Trails Regional Park
    San Carlos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89352 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116414 in Trail Running
    • #119131 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Accessed from the Mast Blvd parking area in Santee, or from Grasslands Crossing from Father Junipero Serra Trail. Very mellow doubletrack - good for family outings with youngsters.

Access Info

Located just 8 miles NE of downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park spans almost 5,800 acres and boasts over 40 miles of trails, making it one of the largest urban parks in the United States.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Jan 9, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Jan 9, 2025
 Perfect weather! Dry conditions. Bring water!
May 2, 2022 @ 1:39pm
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Jan 21, 2022 @ 11:54am
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Apr 20, 2021 @ 3:01pm
Apr 20, 2021
 Saw two snakes, one right after the other, the second one maybe 300 yards after the first. Small baby rattlers. This was heading north right...
Sep 19, 2020 @ 7:08pm
Sep 19, 2020
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on Jan 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grassland Loop Trail located?
      Grassland Loop Trail is located in Mission Trails Regional Park, San Carlos, California, United States. It is part of the Mission Trails Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.8437, -117.03759.
      ▼ How hard is Grassland Loop Trail?
      Grassland Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grassland Loop Trail?
      Grassland Loop Trail has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 303 ft to 360 ft.
      ▼ Is Grassland Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Grassland Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grassland Loop Trail?
      Grassland Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grassland Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grassland Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Grassland Loop Trail?
      Grassland Loop Trail is best visited during: Year-round.
      ▼ How do I access Grassland Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grassland Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grassland Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Grassland Loop Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grassland Loop Trail?
      Grassland Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 606 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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