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472 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:00:15
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
192 ft
Altitude min
199 ft
Altitude max
192 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
7 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:00:15
Avg time

Pocket Gerbil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Onofre
    San Clemente, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #326309 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134823 in E-Biking
    • #439470 in Trail Running
    • #443832 in Hiking
    • #46030 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #10,747 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,048 in E-Biking
    • #16,324 in Trail Running
    • #16,442 in Hiking
    • #3,907 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Lighting
    No

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AI Generated Description

Pocket Gerbil is a 472 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near San Clemente California. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsFaint trailRock gardensRollers

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Pocket Gerbil Trail Reports

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Jun 9, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 9, 2026
Permanently closed for habitat restoration.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pocket Gerbil located?
      Pocket Gerbil is located in San Onofre, San Clemente, California, United States. It is part of the San Onofre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.40301, -117.59119.
      ▼ How hard is Pocket Gerbil?
      Pocket Gerbil is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pocket Gerbil?
      Pocket Gerbil has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 192 ft to 199 ft.
      ▼ Is Pocket Gerbil a point to point trail?
      Pocket Gerbil is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pocket Gerbil?
      Pocket Gerbil is 472 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pocket Gerbil?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pocket Gerbil. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pocket Gerbil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pocket Gerbil are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pocket Gerbil?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Pocket Gerbil. The trail is 472 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pocket Gerbil?
      Pocket Gerbil is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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