Mountain biking around San Diego is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb …

Last updated: September 18, 2025

5.0

(7)

riders

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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

riders

2. 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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

riders

3. 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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4. Sunset Cliffs Trail to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park— San Diego

3.83km

00:38

30m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.8

(12)

109

riders

5. Tunnel 4 Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Mira Mesa

33.2km

03:01

460m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Other adventures around San Diego

Riding the length of Baja California, Mexico — Baja Divide

Mountain Biking Collection by

Sònia

California Coastal Trail — Following the coastline from Mexico to Oregon

Cycling Collection by

Niranjan Arminius (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Most popular routes around San Diego

Hiking around San Diego

Running Trails around San Diego

Cycling around San Diego

Easy hikes around San Diego

Road Cycling Routes around San Diego

Gravel biking around San Diego

Waterfall hikes around San Diego

Most popular attractions around San Diego

Places to see

Lakes

Mountain Peaks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Explore more

Browse the best MTB trails in other regions.

Cleveland National Forest Laguna Mountains San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Lemon Grove Spring Valley Rancho San Diego Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness La Presa Fairbanks Ranch Jamul Santee Anza-Borrego Desert State Park La Mesa Escondido Bonita Mission Trails Regional Park Eucalyptus Hills Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness Mount Laguna Chula Vista Granite Hills National City Bostonia Lakeside Descanso Black Mountain Open Space Park Harmony Grove Encinitas Winter Gardens El Cajon Del Mar Del Dios Rancho Santa Fe Pine Valley Casa De Oro-Mount Helix Elfin Forest Poway Crest Cabrillo National Monument San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Vista Carlsbad Hidden Meadows Coronado Solana Beach Pine Creek Wilderness Oceanside San Marcos Valley Center Imperial Beach Anza-Borrego Desert State Wilderness Otay Mountain Wilderness Lake San Marcos Sawtooth Mountains A Wilderness Study Area Ramona Agua Tibia Wilderness Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Border Field State Park

The best MTB trails around San Diego

1. Los Peñasquitos Waterfall via Los Peñasquitos Nature Preserve loop

2. Lake Hodges to Bernardo Bay — Escondido

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

4. Sunset Cliffs Trail to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park— San Diego

5. Tunnel 4 Trail – Los Peñasquitos Waterfall loop from Mira Mesa

Other adventures around San Diego

Most popular routes around San Diego

Most popular attractions around San Diego

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️