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1.2 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-519 ft
Descent
00:19:08
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
1,129 ft
Altitude min
1,541 ft
Altitude max
1,541 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-54.9%
Grade max
23%
Grade min
1,063 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:19:08
Avg time

Pyles Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mission Trails Regional Park
    San Carlos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #195049 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55597 in Trail Running
    • #35457 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #6,691 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,742 in Trail Running
    • #2,031 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation

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AI Generated Description

Pyles Peak is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near San Carlos California. Highlights include a summit. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

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Summit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Pyles Peak Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 2, 2026
reporter Typical dry mid summer conditions. Hadn't ridden here for years and was expecting a blown out, braided mess. Wooden steps are taller and rocks...
Feb 25, 2024 @ 11:19am
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Jul 16, 2020 @ 6:33pm
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:01am
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on Sep 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pyles Peak located?
      Pyles Peak 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 32.81282, -117.03231.
      ▼ How hard is Pyles Peak?
      Pyles Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pyles Peak?
      Pyles Peak has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,129 ft to 1,541 ft.
      ▼ Is Pyles Peak a point to point trail?
      Pyles Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pyles Peak?
      Pyles Peak is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pyles Peak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pyles Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pyles Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pyles Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pyles Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Pyles Peak. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pyles Peak?
      Pyles Peak is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 767 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,285 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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