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2,312 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:03:03
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
132 ft
Altitude min
322 ft
Altitude max
318 ft
Altitude start
132 ft
Altitude end
-8.047%
Grade
-30.864%
Grade max
7.88%
Grade min
704 ft
Distance climb
1,560 ft
Distance down
47 ft
Distance flat
00:03:03
Avg time
Palacio Drop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLos Peñasquitos Canyon
San Diego, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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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 San Diego
Connecting Del Mar Mesa to Carmel Valley at Carmel Country Rd. Fun downhill sections, almost black diamond.
source: The UNPavement
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Dilemma: Drainage ditch at bottom. Some slight narrow off camber near the end too
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 20 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 203 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to palacio-drop trailhead
(32.943700, -117.199330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palacio Drop
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Where is Palacio Drop located?
Palacio Drop is located in Los Peñasquitos Canyon, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.9437, -117.19933.
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How hard is Palacio Drop?
Palacio Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.047%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Palacio Drop?
Palacio Drop has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 132 ft to 322 ft.
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Is Palacio Drop a point to point trail?
Palacio Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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