Mountain biking in San Diego County is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of California. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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1. Los Peñasquitos Waterfall via Los Peñasquitos Nature Preserve loop

16.4km

01:21

100m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Noble Canyon Loop – Cleveland National Forest

29.2km

02:44

790m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Sweetwater River Trail loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

18.9km

01:47

300m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Big Laguna Trails to Noble Canyon – Laguna Recreation Area

31.5km

02:40

390m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. Lake Hodges to Bernardo Bay — Escondido

13.2km

01:08

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mother Miguel Mountain – San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

11.7km

01:23

430m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Noble Canyon loop via East Mesa Fire Road

43.5km

04:27

1,070m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Visitor's Center Loop Trail from West Fortuna Staging Area — Mission Trails Regional Park

7.69km

00:52

230m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Walker Preserve Trail — San Diego

8.69km

00:42

20m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Sweetwater Trail loop — Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

16.1km

01:18

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in San Diego County

1. Los Peñasquitos Waterfall via Los Peñasquitos Nature Preserve loop

2. Noble Canyon Loop – Cleveland National Forest

3. Sweetwater River Trail loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

4. Big Laguna Trails to Noble Canyon – Laguna Recreation Area

5. Lake Hodges to Bernardo Bay — Escondido

6. Mother Miguel Mountain – San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

7. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Noble Canyon loop via East Mesa Fire Road

8. Visitor's Center Loop Trail from West Fortuna Staging Area — Mission Trails Regional Park

9. Walker Preserve Trail — San Diego

10. Sweetwater Trail loop — Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

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