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3,192 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:09:59
Avg time
98 ft
Altitude change
267 ft
Altitude min
385 ft
Altitude max
267 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance climb
761 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:09:59
Avg time
Waimea Fireroad Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLos Peñasquitos Canyon
San Diego, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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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 at the west end of the canyon. Used to access Caramel Mountain Preserve.
source: The UNPavement
Disclaimer
Eastern end leads into a VERY steep trail
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
aMTB1 going down but aMTB3 going up. Very steep and loose.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 111 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(32.918860, -117.204500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waimea Fireroad
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Where is Waimea Fireroad located?
Waimea Fireroad 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 32.91886, -117.2045.
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What is the elevation gain for Waimea Fireroad?
Waimea Fireroad has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 267 ft to 385 ft.
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How long is Waimea Fireroad?
Waimea Fireroad is 3,192 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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Are dogs allowed on Waimea Fireroad?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Waimea Fireroad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
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