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3,266 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
146 ft
Altitude min
235 ft
Altitude max
235 ft
Altitude start
146 ft
Altitude end
-2.742%
Grade
-18.957%
Grade max
12.226%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
2,355 ft
Distance down
452 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Underworld Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gonzales Caynon Open Space
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19669 in E-Biking
    • #139422 in Trail Running
    • #340799 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,570 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #431 in E-Biking
    • #7,036 in Trail Running
    • #14,573 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

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AI Generated Description

Underworld is a 3,266 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near San Diego California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 25 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 463 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Underworld Trail Reports

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Jan 9, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 9, 2026
Bit of mud here and there.
Oct 9, 2024 @ 5:12pm
Oct 9, 2024
Jul 29, 2024 @ 10:27am
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Jul 27, 2024 @ 5:39am
Jul 27, 2024
Jan 29, 2024 @ 5:48am
Jan 29, 2024
but the ditch is damaged by the recent rain water, and now is hard to ride across.
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on Jan 9, 2026
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Avg: 3.69 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to underworld trailhead (32.961030, -117.195780)

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      1 Review & Comments

      melmikulak melmikulak
      Fun, mini-tunnel (trees) area with dips and bumps. Easy to navigate, very little overgrowth and we’ll used.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Underworld located?
      Underworld 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 32.96103, -117.19578.
      ▼ How hard is Underworld?
      Underworld is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.742%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Underworld?
      Underworld has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 146 ft to 235 ft.
      ▼ Is Underworld a point to point trail?
      Underworld is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Underworld?
      Underworld is 3,266 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Underworld?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Underworld. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Underworld?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Underworld are:
      • August (25 activities)
      • July (22 activities)
      • December (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Underworld? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Underworld are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Underworld?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Underworld. The trail is 3,266 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Underworld?
      Underworld is a very popular trail. There have been 4,674 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,310 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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