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SaveRecommended for a very local, quick fix of singletrack with some ragged sections. That said you can get a decent ride out of this if you lap in and out of the canyon and work on some of the more technical terrain. Watch for hikers and dogs. Be nice, Say HI
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: City of San Diego
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
61 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
61 trails
- Trail Running
60 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 4
- 17
- 30
- 7
Region Status
Caution as of May 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 61
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 61
- Trails Trail Running
- 60
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,933 ft
- Total Vertical
- 231 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 325 ft
- Reports
- 199
- Photos
- 67
- Ridden Counter
- 11,289
Popular Balboa Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.4 • 863 ft • 9 ft • 349 •
Middle option for the Velodrome trail with the drop(s)
• 95 ★ 2.3 • 2,608 ft • 136 ft • 348 •
A primarily climbing trail immediately next to Pershing Dr. The exposure and proximity to traffic can increase the psychological challenge. Be careful of the bolts sticking out of the guardrail posts. They're at knee/shin level and will...
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 1,217 ft • 8 ft • 321 •
runs behind the Velodrome. There are 3 options, this is the lower option.
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 1,358 ft • 24 ft • 318 •
Singletrack trail adjacent to Ease Mesa Loop. connects top of Z Climb to Dirt Crit and "Florida Canyon Downhill"
• 80 ★ 2.5 • 2,280 ft • 6 ft • 312 •
An intermediate downhill, with off-cambers, g-outs, small jump, berm, and wood obstacle. Somewhat rocky, and a main trail for hikers. Pretty quiet early in the AM. Well maintained dirt.
• 80 ★ 2.3 • 1,030 ft • 3 ft • 283 •
A short downhill section between dog park and velodrome. There are extra credit options if you stay to the right and higher once you drop in. CAUTION: rain can erode the trail and dramatically change its rating.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,178 ft • 0 ft • 275 •
drops into the West Canyon trails. There's a small jump, with ridearound bridge option.
Balboa Park Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 426 ft • 10 • Loop •
The Cactus Enduro Loop is a moderately challenging enduro style loop that incorporates two climbs and two...
★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 504 ft • 15 • Loop •
In these , it can be challenging to find time for a long, epic ride. Sometimes, a quick fix is in order...
★ 2.4 • 10 miles • 1,202 ft • 21 • Loop •
Let's establish one thing straight away: this ain't Moab. The route herein is nothing like . If anything,...
★ 2.5 • 8 miles • 947 ft • 23 • Loop •
While there are limitless options for routing in Florida Canyon, here is a good starting point that hits...
5 miles • 566 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
“Long Way Home” Balboa is a point to point route that is loaded with fun fast and technical aspects...
Photos of Balboa Park Mountain Bike
Videos of Balboa Park Mountain Bike
trail: Schittz Pro Line
0:09 |
51 |
Nov 30, 2024
trail: Pershing Climb
2:13 |
80 |
Aug 21, 2020
trail: West Mesa Drop-in
0:52 |
111 |
Aug 21, 2020
trail: Encampment
3:04 |
125 |
Aug 21, 2020
trail: Florida Canyon downhill
0:41 |
153 |
Aug 21, 2020
trail: Danny Devito
0:01 |
136 |
Aug 21, 2020
trail: Wallride
0:09 |
676 |
Apr 7, 2013
16:58 |
227 |
May 6, 2024
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Zoo Downhill | Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 14, 2026 | Ideal | ridetime4 | ||
| Florida Canyon East | Oct 19, 2025 @ 7:33pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 19, 2025 | Variable | ridetime4 | ||
| WRIST LOCKER | Feb 24, 2025 @ 9:08am Feb 24, 2025 | Ideal | ridetime4 | ||
| post-climb return | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Ideal | aspiringhillbilly | ||
| West Climb | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Variable | aspiringhillbilly | ||
| Loose'n'Chunky | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Variable | aspiringhillbilly | ||
| Runaway Truck Ramp | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Ideal | aspiringhillbilly | ||
| Dirtbagging | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Ideal | aspiringhillbilly | ||
| Florida Canyon downhill | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Ideal | aspiringhillbilly | ||
| Schittz Creek | Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 10, 2025 | Variable | aspiringhillbilly |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ridetime4 | wishlist | route | activity #97753807 | Jun 25, 2026 @ 1:16am Jun 25, 2026 |
| KaraNilPAU | ridden | trail | activity #97186801 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 8:44am Jun 17, 2026 |
| hcake | ridden | route | activity #96055990 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 6:41pm Jun 1, 2026 |
| Adamd04 | ridden | trail | activity #95541041 | May 25, 2026 @ 8:18pm May 25, 2026 |
| DanielENSlbA | wishlist | route | activity #93834756 | May 1, 2026 @ 11:39pm May 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Went today and the trail looks to be in... | Dec 9, 2024 @ 2:50pm Dec 9, 2024 | ||
| trail | This trail doesn't exist anymore | Jul 6, 2024 @ 4:55pm Jul 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Homeless people have thrown logs in the trail... | May 14, 2024 @ 5:25pm May 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | I think this is an intermediate descent in dry... | Dec 9, 2023 @ 6:05pm Dec 9, 2023 | ||
| trail | Observation on 4/10/23 Trail work was... | Apr 10, 2023 @ 3:43am Apr 10, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3.3 km | |
| Tri-Canyons | 14 | 21 | 1 | 6.2 km | |
| Rose Canyon | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8.1 km | |
| Sweetwater Reservoir | 19 | 21 | 1 | 8.5 km | |
| Cowles Mountain | 3 | 8.5 km |
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Top 10 Trails13 awarded -
Completionist2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 61 | 13 miles | 1,932 ft | 6 miles | 230 ft | #1,570 | #545 | 67 | 199 | 7 | 12,719 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 2 miles | 384 ft | 1 mile | 177 ft | #7,370 | #2,157 | 174 | 795 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 2,815 ft | 171 ft | 2,677 ft | 171 ft | 8 | ||||||
| Hike | 61 | 13 miles | 1,932 ft | 6 miles | 230 ft | #7,753 | #2,859 | 199 | 302 | |||
| Trail Running | 60 | 13 miles | 1,850 ft | 6 miles | 230 ft | #5,462 | #1,673 | 198 | 1,769 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Balboa Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Balboa Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Balboa Park are:
- WRIST LOCKER (4.1/5)
- Maple Canyon (4/5)
- Myrtle Descent (3.8/5)
- Danny Devito (3.8/5)
- Ghost of Redwoods Past (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Balboa Park?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Balboa Park are:
- July (94 activities)
- October (46 activities)
- September (44 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Balboa Park?
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What is the longest trail in Balboa Park?
The longest trail in Balboa Park is Bridle Trail at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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