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4,893 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
518 ft
Altitude min
600 ft
Altitude max
588 ft
Altitude start
518 ft
Altitude end
-1.415%
Grade
-10.222%
Grade max
4.861%
Grade min
618 ft
Distance climb
3,295 ft
Distance down
980 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time
Mountain Hawk Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaOtay Reservoir
Chula Vista, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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
Nice and wide paved path to Mountain Hawk Park. At the south end you can drop into the Lower Otay Lake Trail on some primitive trails. This walking/biking path is popular for families, runners, strollers and cyclists. It can be used to connect larger circuits without riding busy streets. The surface of the path is crushed gravel and sand. The trail is part of the larger Chula Vista Centennial Trail system.
source: Chula Vista Trails Map
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 15 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 203 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(32.643690, -116.939200)
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Nearby Trails
- Salt Creek Path 2,303 ft
- Centennial Trail 3,107 ft
- High Route 3,130 ft
- West Route 4,222 ft
- Upper Otay Lake Trail 5,167 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Hawk
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Where is Mountain Hawk located?
Mountain Hawk is located in Otay Reservoir, Chula Vista, California, United States. It is part of the Otay Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.64369, -116.9392.
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How hard is Mountain Hawk?
Mountain Hawk is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.415%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Mountain Hawk?
Mountain Hawk has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 518 ft to 600 ft.
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Is Mountain Hawk a point to point trail?
Mountain Hawk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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