more stats
1,732 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
235 ft
Altitude min
247 ft
Altitude max
238 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
436 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance down
955 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Pond Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Peñasquitos Canyon
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28682 in Hiking [+]
    • #68578 in Trail Running
    • #33561 in Horseback
    • #41280 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,576 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #3,315 in Trail Running
    • #2,313 in Horseback
    • #819 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Alternate path around the back side of the pond. Good for heading north and avoiding traffic on the main trail.

ADAPTIVE MTB INFO
Rating: aMTB2 - Obstacles Exist - Narrow Camber - Support Rider Recommended

Adaptive Riders, you will most likely need a spot going through here. Probably not worth it. Staying on main trail recommended.

source: The UNPavement
Tags
Family friendlyLake
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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Pond Backside Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2024 @ 1:18am
Aug 11, 2024
Jan 14, 2024 @ 7:59am
Jan 14, 2024
 Overgrown, tight.
Oct 8, 2023 @ 7:51am
Oct 8, 2023
Sep 6, 2023 @ 10:42am
Sep 6, 2023
Aug 27, 2023 @ 7:54am
Aug 27, 2023
 I didn't see a no-bikes sign, maybe I missed it.
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on Aug 11, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.75 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      Jdisser
      This is a hiking and horse only trail according to the official PQ park trail map as of 7/1/23.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pond Backside located?
      Pond Backside is located in Los Peñasquitos Canyon, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.93403, -117.17683.
      ▼ How hard is Pond Backside?
      Pond Backside is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pond Backside?
      Pond Backside has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 235 ft to 247 ft.
      ▼ Is Pond Backside a point to point trail?
      Pond Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pond Backside?
      Pond Backside is 1,732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pond Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pond Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pond Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pond Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Pond Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to hike Pond Backside. The trail is 1,732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pond Backside?
      Pond Backside is a very popular trail. There have been 5,060 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,286 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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