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1.0 mile
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-150 ft
Descent
00:10:41
Avg time
-87 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
325 ft
Altitude max
306 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
1,759 ft
Distance climb
2,572 ft
Distance down
922 ft
Distance flat
00:10:41
Avg time
4 Palms Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChula Vista Canyon Trails
Chula Vista, California -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Chula Vista
Rad, flowing single track trail. Slight descent that ends with a small wooden bridge.
Access Info
Start at the top of the Gayle L McCandliss Park. Follow dirt road to top of hill. Trail is somewhat hidden at top of hill. Go straight towards bushes instead of following main trail that veers to left. If you take a wrong turn, you'll have a beautiful view of downtown San Diego and the Bay.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 148 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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(32.634780, -117.046220)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Palms
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Where is 4 Palms located?
4 Palms is located in Chula Vista Canyon Trails, Chula Vista, California, United States. It is part of the Chula Vista Canyon Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.63478, -117.04622.
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How hard is 4 Palms?
4 Palms is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for 4 Palms?
4 Palms has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 325 ft.
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Is 4 Palms a point to point trail?
4 Palms is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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