more stats
1,042 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
80 ft
Altitude min
101 ft
Altitude max
101 ft
Altitude start
91 ft
Altitude end
-0.969%
Grade
-7.349%
Grade max
6.706%
Grade min
219 ft
Distance climb
709 ft
Distance down
113 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

Sycamore Crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Peñasquitos Canyon
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114721 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49712 in E-Biking
    • #116933 in Trail Running
    • #128939 in Hiking
    • #6476 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #3839 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,182 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,085 in E-Biking
    • #5,755 in Trail Running
    • #7,233 in Hiking
    • #144 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #257 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Creek crossing with narrow bridge

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Bridge is slightly cambered and there's a little bit of a rock drop on the north end, but 90% of adap[tiove riders will be fine.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 247 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Sycamore Crossing Trail Reports

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New Cafe near top of sidehill at Carmel Cntry & Carmel Mtn Rd. Open 7am til 3. Good juices, coffees, food
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on Mar 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sycamore Crossing located?
      Sycamore Crossing 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 32.92342, -117.18482.
      ▼ How hard is Sycamore Crossing?
      Sycamore Crossing is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.969%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sycamore Crossing?
      Sycamore Crossing has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 ft to 101 ft.
      ▼ Is Sycamore Crossing a point to point trail?
      Sycamore Crossing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Sycamore Crossing?
      Sycamore Crossing is 1,042 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sycamore Crossing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sycamore Crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sycamore Crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sycamore Crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sycamore Crossing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sycamore Crossing. The trail is 1,042 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sycamore Crossing?
      Sycamore Crossing is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,384 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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