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1,217 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:01:17
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
253 ft
Altitude min
269 ft
Altitude max
269 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
554 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

V-Drome Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Balboa Park
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81141 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51852 in Trail Running
    • #109010 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

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        Frequently Asked Questions About V-Drome

        ▼ Where is V-Drome located?
        V-Drome is located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Balboa Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.73656, -117.14041.
        ▼ How hard is V-Drome?
        V-Drome is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for V-Drome?
        V-Drome has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 253 ft to 269 ft.
        ▼ Is V-Drome a point to point trail?
        V-Drome is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is V-Drome?
        V-Drome is 1,217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on V-Drome?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on V-Drome. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride V-Drome?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride V-Drome are:
        • July (72 activities)
        • December (20 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access V-Drome? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to V-Drome are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride V-Drome?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride V-Drome. The trail is 1,217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is V-Drome?
        V-Drome is a very popular trail. There have been 3,772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,092 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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