more stats
1,923 ft
Distance
-117 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
137 ft
Altitude min
254 ft
Altitude max
254 ft
Altitude start
138 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-32.3%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
1,821 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Tree House Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gonzales Caynon Open Space
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #133816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83096 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,056 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,674 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

An access route to Gonzales Canyon from Pacific Highlands Ranch.

Access Info

Start from the paved access path on Sweetwater Trails Rd, to the flood reservoir. Skirt around the edge of reservoir to the left/clockwise.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Tree House Drop Trail Reports

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Sep 4, 2025 @ 5:04pm
Sep 4, 2025
 The bush is a bit overgrown and hard to get through.
Jul 21, 2023 @ 11:23am
Jul 21, 2023
 the overgrown bush might be an annoyance there.
Jan 22, 2022 @ 10:59am
Jan 22, 2022
Aug 31, 2021 @ 4:08pm
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May 30, 2021 @ 9:46am
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on Sep 4, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tree House Drop located?
      Tree House Drop is located in Gonzales Caynon Open Space, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Gonzales Caynon Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.96799, -117.2003.
      ▼ How hard is Tree House Drop?
      Tree House Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tree House Drop?
      The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 137 ft to 254 ft.
      ▼ Is Tree House Drop a point to point trail?
      Tree House Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tree House Drop?
      Tree House Drop is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tree House Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tree House Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tree House Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tree House Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tree House Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tree House Drop. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tree House Drop?
      Tree House Drop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 239 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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