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Riding AreaCuyamaca Rancho State Park
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking#86335 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land ManagerCuyamaca Rancho State Park
Middle Peak is situated between North Peak and Cuyamaca Peak, hence its name. It is located in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. There are many existing roads and trails leading to the summit of this mountain. The final 200 feet require a fair amount of bushwhacking if you wish to reach the actual summit.
This view from the top of this mountain is unremarkable due to the amount of trees and brush. This area was devastated by the 2003 fires and is still recovering. Most of the large trees along the trail were completely burned.
Access Info
From the North
-Go east on SR 78 through Escondido to the junction with SR 79 just past the town of Julian. Turn right (south) on SR 79.
-Go south on SR 79 for 9 miles to the Cuyamaca Dam.
-Continue 1.1 miles to a road on the right side (west) with a sign "Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish". Park on the left (east) side of the highway.
From the South
-Go north on 79 to a road on the right side (west) with a sign "Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish". Park on the left (east) side of the highway.
Local Trail Association
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trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Middle Peak Fire Road mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-219 ft
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Altitude min4,738 ft
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Altitude max5,720 ft
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Altitude start4,956 ft
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Altitude end4,738 ft
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Grade-0.798%
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Grade max-22.37%
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Grade min19.282%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat874 ft
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Avg time00:50:41
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Avg reverse time01:29:19
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Middle Peak Fire... Trail Reports
Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 28 miles avg distance
All
- 10 rides
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+ 0
(Sep 10, 2019 at 20:22)
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
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