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3,507 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:04:58
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
365 ft
Altitude min
433 ft
Altitude max
365 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
31.5%
Grade min
1,115 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance down
1,421 ft
Distance flat
00:04:58
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel 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 Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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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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Family FriendlyYes
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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
Fire Road and double track used to access Switchbacks and Eucalyptus
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Adaptive Riders, if you are on this trail, you are headed to an expert only aMTB2 DH trail. Exercise caution. Avoid West Rim and Switchbacks.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- 190 rides
- Last: May 17, 2026
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(32.949880, -117.175280)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks Rim Fire Road
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Where is Switchbacks Rim Fire Road located?
Switchbacks Rim Fire Road 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 32.94988, -117.17528.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks Rim Fire Road?
Switchbacks Rim Fire Road has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 365 ft to 433 ft.
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Is Switchbacks Rim Fire Road a point to point trail?
Switchbacks Rim Fire Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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How long is Switchbacks Rim Fire Road?
Switchbacks Rim Fire Road is 3,507 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
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