6.0 miles
Distance
437 ft
Climb
-454 ft
Descent
00:40:19
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sweetwater Reservoir
    Chula Vista, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #53384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37409 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Land Owner
    Sweetwater Authority

Mix of singletrack with some double track and wide sections. Mostly pretty easy, but some hard ups and downs and the length push it into an intermediate rating. The trail heading just north of the Tiki Hut is especially gnarly, rutted, steep and one section of the trail is collapsed to expose the rider to a small, erosion ravine. Great views of the reservoir.

source: Sweetwater Reservoir Brochure and Map
Access Info

Trail closes at dusk. Visitors must enter at the approved gate and must remain on the trail at all times. The trail is subject to closure for security reasons without notice. Trail traffic is limited to pedestrians, horses, bicycles and pets to avoid damage
and disruption from motorized vehicles. Pets must be leashed at all times. It is imperative that animals are not allowed access to the shoreline to avoid potential contamination of the water supply.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Sweetwater Reservoir mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -17 ft
  • Altitude min
    233 ft
  • Altitude max
    531 ft
  • Altitude start
    289 ft
  • Altitude end
    272 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -41.7%
  • Grade min
    22.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:40:19
  • Avg reverse time
    00:49:11
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on Feb 22, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Reports

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      Feb 22, 2025 @ 3:18pm
      Feb 22, 2025
      		 Tiki hut needs to be straightened up. The lean is mean, but curiously still feels sturdy.
      Sep 22, 2024 @ 3:09pm
      Sep 22, 2024
      		 Tiki Hut needs work - it’s beginning to lean! Measures about 5-7 degrees depending where you look.
      Feb 28, 2024 @ 10:57am
      Feb 28, 2024
      		 Beginning of trail starting from campgrounds is fine, however when you get deeper into the trail right before tiki hut much of the trail is very...
      Nov 11, 2023 @ 3:27pm
      Nov 11, 2023
      		 All dry now - fine riding.
      Apr 8, 2023 @ 11:41am
      Apr 8, 2023
      		 Many sections of running water, standing water and mud. Rideable for the adventurous folks that don’t mind getting dirty.
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      • 14 miles avg distance
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      • 27 rides
      • Last: Mar 25, 2025

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