more stats
922 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
00:03:00
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
760 ft
Altitude max
700 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
00:03:00
Avg time

Jackson Alternate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mission Trails Regional Park
    San Carlos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #147050 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #338200 in Trail Running
    • #142073 in Hiking
    • #63364 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,512 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,803 in Trail Running
    • #8,163 in Hiking
    • #2,660 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

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AI Generated Description

Jackson Alternate is a 922 ft less popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near San Carlos California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 60 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 45 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Jackson Alternate Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
 somewhat overgrown but also definitely a blue at this point with all the rocks and ruts
Feb 13, 2022 @ 8:56am
Feb 13, 2022
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Status:
on Jan 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jackson Alternate located?
      Jackson Alternate 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 32.84646, -117.06987.
      ▼ How hard is Jackson Alternate?
      Jackson Alternate is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackson Alternate?
      Jackson Alternate has 60 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 760 ft.
      ▼ Is Jackson Alternate a point to point trail?
      Jackson Alternate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jackson Alternate?
      Jackson Alternate is 922 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackson Alternate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackson Alternate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jackson Alternate?
      Jackson Alternate is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Jackson Alternate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackson Alternate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jackson Alternate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Jackson Alternate. The trail is 922 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jackson Alternate?
      Jackson Alternate is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 169 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 178 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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