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Bernardo Summit Trail

 4.0 (16)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Escondido
  5. Lake Hodges
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2.0 Miles 3.1 Kilometers


Singletrack

750' 229 m

Ascent

0' 0 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

1,126' 343 m

High

376' 115 m

Low

Shared By David Hekel

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All Clear 24 days ago
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“This trail features commanding 360° views of the San Dieguito River Park and Lake Hodges.”

— David Hekel
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This trail will take you to the top of Bernardo Mtn within the San Dieguito River Park. The trail is very difficult and technical with a lot of loose rocks and steep climbs. That being said you'll be rewarded with a great view of the area and a technical descent back down.

Contacts

Land Manager: San Dieguito River Park

Jan 12, 2019: San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! The Beginning – 1989…

Jan 9, 2019: Pamo Valley Ribbon-cutting Ceremony & Hike

Jan 9, 2019: Valentine Teas at Sikes Adobe

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Dec 23, 2018
Max Johnson
Very nice, challenging ride, but very rewarding!! Views spectacular. 10mi
Dec 31, 2017
Jessica Vega
Dec 26, 2017
Chris Orr
Dec 9, 2017
Mateo Juez
Fun challenging trail. It gets progressively harder as you ascend but the view from the top is worth the sweat. Bring bell for the blind spots
Nov 23, 2017
Will Smith
Hard climb/hike but very fun DH 2mi
Mar 12, 2017
Ondrej Svoboda
Jan 28, 2017
Michael Bishop
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 16 votes

#1

in Lake Hodges

#3892

Overall
  4.0 from 16 votes
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#1

in Lake Hodges

#207

in California

#3,892

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105 Views Last Month
3,151 Since Jul 14, 2013
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This is the top of the Bernardo Summit trail facing west.
This is the top of the Bernardo Summit trail fa…
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This is about 70% to the top of the Bernardo Summit.
This is about 70% to the top of the Bernardo Su…
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Bernardo Summit trailhead.
Bernardo Summit trailhead.
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West facing view on Bernardo Summit.
West facing view on Bernardo Summit.
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Upper easement trail.
Upper easement trail.
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A view from the summit.
A view from the summit.
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