more stats
715 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
00:00:59
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
97 ft
Altitude min
134 ft
Altitude max
97 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
00:00:59
Avg time

Mulch Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Hodges
    Poway, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    San Dieguito River Park

Mulch and steep. Not so fun but it'll get you there.

Will probably close this trail.

source: The UNPavement
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Wide open fire road but gets steep and loose

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Mulch Road Trail Reports

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Nov 15, 2020 @ 1:38pm
Nov 15, 2020
Jul 8, 2020 @ 11:01am
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Apr 18, 2020 @ 9:57am
Apr 18, 2020
 slight erosion at the switchback
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on Nov 15, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mulch Road located?
      Mulch Road is located in Lake Hodges, Poway, California, United States. It is part of the Lake Hodges trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.02324, -117.17292.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mulch Road?
      Mulch Road has 37 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 97 ft to 134 ft.
      ▼ Is Mulch Road a point to point trail?
      Mulch Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mulch Road?
      Mulch Road is 715 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mulch Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mulch Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mulch Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mulch Road are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mulch Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mulch Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mulch Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Mulch Road. The trail is 715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mulch Road?
      Mulch Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 311 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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