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2,608 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
00:04:43
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
101 ft
Altitude min
239 ft
Altitude max
101 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance climb
00:04:43
Avg time

Pershing Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Balboa Park
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85583 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38278 in Trail Running
    • #84898 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

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 cause serious damage if struck.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 121 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 685 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:50am
Mar 10, 2025
Aug 24, 2023 @ 1:08am
Aug 24, 2023
 Bees are still there. I'll usually go around this part by stepping over the guard rail then get on the paved bike lane for 50ft, then get back...
Apr 18, 2023 @ 2:23am
Apr 18, 2023
 Grass/brush is very tall so dirt trail is overgrown and hard to ride
Nov 5, 2022 @ 5:00am
Nov 5, 2022
 Bee hive still present but not super active Brush has been cut back (thank you)
Jul 26, 2022 @ 12:04pm
Jul 26, 2022
 ***CAUTION***Underground Bee hive @ 32.72417° N, 117.14245° W Very large and active bee hive present in what appears to be a gopher hole....
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Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
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        Directions to pershing-climb trailhead (32.722990, -117.142660)

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        Balboa Park MTB
        22:40 | 190 | Jul 13, 2021 , San Diego
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        2:13 | 80 | Aug 21, 2020 , San Diego

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pershing Climb

        ▼ Where is Pershing Climb located?
        Pershing Climb is located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Balboa Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.72299, -117.14266.
        ▼ How hard is Pershing Climb?
        Pershing Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pershing Climb?
        Pershing Climb has 136 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 101 ft to 239 ft.
        ▼ Is Pershing Climb a point to point trail?
        Pershing Climb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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