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2,392 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
426 ft
Altitude min
433 ft
Altitude max
432 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
1,352 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
Avg time
West Rim 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 Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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
Singletrack leading to Switchbacks and Eucalyptus
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Adaptive Riders, recommended avoiding altogether. Alt route: Switchbacks Rim Fire Road
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 402 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 3,374 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to west-rim trailhead
(32.948260, -117.168870)
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- North Rim 7 ft
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Los Peñasquitos Canyon
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Frequently Asked Questions About West Rim
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Where is West Rim located?
West Rim 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 32.94826, -117.16887.
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How hard is West Rim?
West Rim is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for West Rim?
West Rim has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 426 ft to 433 ft.
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Is West Rim a point to point trail?
West Rim is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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