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1.4 miles
Distance
407 ft
Climb
-420 ft
Descent
00:16:30
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
1,463 ft
Altitude min
1,750 ft
Altitude max
1,712 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-32.9%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
3,448 ft
Distance climb
3,002 ft
Distance down
935 ft
Distance flat
00:16:30
Avg time

Tecate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Park
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118820 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134088 in Trail Running
    • #216794 in Hiking
    • #7387 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #4375 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,362 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,725 in Trail Running
    • #11,707 in Hiking
    • #160 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #419 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Super Technical. I saw multiple ruts right next to the singletrack that, so deep, it would swallow a rider up to the top tube. Extremely punchy, up and down. If you like extreme terrain, this is a good one.

Tags
Faint trail
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 97 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Tecate Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 28, 2026
Starts to be overgrown, but quite enjoyable still. The baby gears are a PITA
May 31, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 31, 2026
A little overgrown but rideable
Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 29, 2026
It’s quite overgrown at times, but all rideable. The deep ruts towards the top of the trail (from Las Virgenes) are better avoided, they are...
Nov 27, 2024 @ 1:02pm
Nov 27, 2024
Very overgrown, to the point where it is hard to see the trail in many places. But I found almost all of it very rideable - just a few ravines...
Nov 12, 2024 @ 11:36am
Nov 12, 2024
Very overgrown, not a fun trail anymore. Bush wack galore
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on Sep 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.17 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      doublenickelsclub
      Rode this today, east to west. It’s a pretty challenging trail as described below. Blue/black. Looks someone roughly trimmed the 1st quarter recently. Trail cuts up and down at least 3 fairly deep valleys. Even for an e-bike, bring your best cardio.
      bernsense bernsense
      I rode this one recently, it’s not a maintained trail unfortunately. Barely rideable… used to love it!
      bundybytesimi
      This trail sucks.. Super overgrown. Made the mistake or trying this after the rains. HOLY CRAP. Absolute jungle. Almost needed a machete to get out.
      Tried again in Sept of 23. STILL SUCKS. Last time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tecate located?
      Tecate is located in Oak Park, California, United States. It is part of the Oak Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.21419, -118.7393.
      ▼ How hard is Tecate?
      Tecate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tecate?
      Tecate has 407 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 420 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,463 ft to 1,750 ft.
      ▼ Is Tecate a point to point trail?
      Tecate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tecate?
      Tecate is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tecate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tecate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tecate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tecate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tecate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Tecate. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tecate?
      Tecate is a moderately popular trail. There have been 527 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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