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Horned Lizard

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 4.0 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Carlsbad
  5. Rancho La Costa Preserve
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“A steeper cousin to Switchbacks, Horned Lizard starts descending shortly past the viewpoint. ”

Tom Robson
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM
Singletrack

1,040' 317 m

High

518' 158 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

522' 159 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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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.

Shared By:

Tom Robson with improvements by Marc Kase
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 7 votes

#2

in Rancho La Costa Preserve

#8076

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  4.0 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Rancho La Costa Preserve

#539

in California

#8,076

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The view from the top is worth the climb.
May 27, 2017 near Lake Sa…, CA
Horned Lizard Rocky Descent
Sep 8, 2017 near Lake Sa…, CA
Powerline Back to Parking
Sep 8, 2017 near Lake Sa…, CA

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Oct 13, 2019
Anthony E
Climb Switchbacks and save your downhill for Horned Lizard. Steeper, more rocky and flowy.
Jan 14, 2017
Michael Bishop
Nov 21, 2016
Brandon Russell
Sep 10, 2016
Michael Bishop

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