more stats
404 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:00:29
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
53 ft
Altitude min
57 ft
Altitude max
53 ft
Altitude start
56 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
1.7%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance flat
00:00:29
Avg time

Wagon Wheel Crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Peñasquitos Canyon
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2723 in E-Biking
    • #76315 in Trail Running
    • #87742 in Hiking
    • #784 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,404 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #62 in E-Biking
    • #3,705 in Trail Running
    • #5,003 in Hiking
    • #62 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • 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

Short stream crossing. The closest crossing to the Sorrento Valley Blvd parking lot and the Waimea trails.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

New bridge is not accessible for adaptive bikes. Use Sycamore Crossing until work can be done.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 15 miles average
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  • 190 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 2,505 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Apr 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      spokeswoman spokeswoman
      The replacement of the Wagon Wheel bridge is complete. It has already survived a 10+ foot flood stage! Thanks to the all the donors who pitched in to help the San Diego Mountain Biking Association make this happen!
      MaximilienB
      New bridge is in, old bridge has just a frame left
      bike4us
      (Aug 16, 2021 am) suspension bridge temp closed. May have some carry necessary on small foot bridge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wagon Wheel Crossing located?
      Wagon Wheel 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 32.91458, -117.20294.
      ▼ How hard is Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Wagon Wheel Crossing is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Wagon Wheel Crossing has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 53 ft to 57 ft.
      ▼ Is Wagon Wheel Crossing a point to point trail?
      Wagon Wheel Crossing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Wagon Wheel Crossing is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wagon Wheel Crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wagon Wheel Crossing are:
      • May (169 activities)
      • April (151 activities)
      • June (123 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wagon Wheel Crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wagon Wheel Crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Wagon Wheel Crossing. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wagon Wheel Crossing?
      Wagon Wheel Crossing is a very popular trail. There have been 12,539 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,656 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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