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3,970 ft
Distance
386 ft
Climb
00:13:13
Avg time
386 ft
Altitude change
745 ft
Altitude min
1,132 ft
Altitude max
745 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
9.7%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
31.2%
Grade min
3,819 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:13:13
Avg time
The P Trail Details
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Activities
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- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSan Marcos
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, 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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The P Trail is a 3,970 ft popular family friendly doubletrack trail located near San Marcos California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 386 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 8, 2026
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(33.156270, -117.168820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The P Trail
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Where is The P Trail located?
The P Trail is located in San Marcos, California, United States. It is part of the San Marcos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.15627, -117.16882.
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What is the elevation gain for The P Trail?
The P Trail has 386 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 745 ft to 1,132 ft.
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Is The P Trail a point to point trail?
The P Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is The P Trail?
The P Trail is 3,970 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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