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3,200 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-143 ft
Altitude change
594 ft
Altitude min
761 ft
Altitude max
756 ft
Altitude start
613 ft
Altitude end
-4.473%
Grade
-20.531%
Grade max
17.996%
Grade min
890 ft
Distance climb
2,185 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Shepherd Pond Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mission Trails Regional Park
    San Carlos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #140819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159044 in Trail Running
    • #136533 in Hiking
    • #19228 in Adaptive Biking
    • #51119 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,262 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #8,372 in Trail Running
    • #7,772 in Hiking
    • #1,073 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2,233 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego - Parks & Recreation

Mostly doubletrack with some steep sections. Shepherd Loop Trail is directly accessed from the North Perimeter Trail and yields access to Rim Trail and Suycott Valley Trail.

source: Mission Trails Regional Park
Access Info

From CA-52, take Mast Blvd Exit west. Mast Blvd west goes direct to the East Fortuna Equestrian Staging Area, Equestrian Circle, Santee, CA 92071.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 82 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shepherd Pond Loop located?
      Shepherd Pond Loop 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 32.8503, -117.07008.
      ▼ How hard is Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Shepherd Pond Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.473%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Shepherd Pond Loop has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 594 ft to 761 ft.
      ▼ Is Shepherd Pond Loop a point to point trail?
      Shepherd Pond Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Shepherd Pond Loop is 3,200 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shepherd Pond Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Shepherd Pond Loop is best visited during: Year-round.
      ▼ How do I access Shepherd Pond Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shepherd Pond Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Shepherd Pond Loop. The trail is 3,200 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shepherd Pond Loop?
      Shepherd Pond Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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