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  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Carlsbad
  5. Rancho La Costa Preserve
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“This is a basic fire road into Rancho La Costa Preserve. ”

Eric Ashley
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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM
Doubletrack

1,031' 314 m

High

476' 145 m

Low

224' 68 m

Up

554' 169 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This straightforward fire road heads into the Rancho La Costa Preserve and ends near the water tank. Most commonly, it's ridden as a short connector between the trails that access the top of the ridge and the 360-degree viewpoint.

Contacts

Local Club: San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA)

Land Manager: City of San Marcos - Parks & Recreation Department

Shared By:

Eric Ashley
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Trail Ratings

  2.0 from 4 votes

#9

in Rancho La Costa Preserve

#39114

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#9

in Rancho La Costa Preserve

#3,459

in California

#39,114

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My new 20 year old bike worked great
Mar 21, 2021 near Lake Sa…, CA
To the right is the start/end of Switchbacks. To the left is the start of Nascar (aka Drop Down Trail as indicated by signage).
Apr 13, 2022 near Lake Sa…, CA
Sitting at the top of Nascar
Jan 11, 2015 near Lake Sa…, CA
The view from the top is worth the climb.
May 27, 2017 near Lake Sa…, CA
Made it to the top! First time ever on a bike.
Mar 21, 2021 near Lake Sa…, CA
Just showing the typical width of the trail with a few steep climbs like the upcoming one in the background.
Feb 23, 2019 near Lake Sa…, CA

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