Switchbacks Trail
Trail
0.8 mile
1.3 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
5'
2 m
Descent: -239' -73 m
High: 423' 129 m
Low: 184' 56 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 16% (9°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Minor Issues
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“This trail features singletrack switchbacks along a north-facing slope.”
— James Camy
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Description
The trailhead is atop the Del Mar Mesa Preserve and begins with a short distance of flat singletrack. The first turn takes you west on a downward, north-facing slope.
The entire trail is narrow, except for the switchbacks. This trail meanders from east to west through tall brush and scrub finishing at the bottom of Santa Monica Ridge. Some of the switchback turns can be very tricky to navigate as they are off camber and/or rutted due to individuals skidding into the turns and down the slope.
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Features, Electic Mountain Bikes Allowed
Contacts
Local Club: San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA)
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