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Horned Lizard

 4 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Carlsbad
  5. Rancho La Costa Preserve
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Length

1.7 Miles 2.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

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Ascent

-522' -159 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

1,040' 317 m

High

518' 158 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“A steeper cousin to Switchbacks, Horned Lizard starts descending shortly past the viewpoint.”

— Tom Robson
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Overview

Dogs: Leashed

Description

Horned Lizard Trail is a steep, fast, and flowy trail that works its way through sagebrush and native Californian wildflowers as it switchbacks, similarly to Switchbacks, to its termination at the powerlines. Just like Switchbacks, Horned Lizard offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean! Have fun and watch for erosion and rock gardens.

Contacts

Local Club: San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA)

Land Manager: City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Dept.

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Jan 14, 2017
Michael Bishop
Nov 21, 2016
Brandon Russell
Sep 10, 2016
Michael Bishop

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Stewarded by San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA)
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 4 votes

#1

in Rancho La Costa Preserve

#5019

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  4.3 from 4 votes
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#1

in Rancho La Costa Preserve

#323

in California

#5,019

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Horned Lizard Rocky Descent
Horned Lizard Rocky Descent
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The view from the top is worth the climb.
The view from the top is worth the climb.
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Powerline Back to Parking
Powerline Back to Parking
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