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Mt Biking
Daley Ranch: Mixed trail use fro hiking and mountain biking with multiple loops throughout the park From beginner to expert. Only about 20 minutes away
Lake Hodges: Mixed trail use with a few out and backs on either side of I-15. On the west side you follow around the lake and work your way to the dam. Trails are fast with several rocky sections. On the East side, you have a choice of riding all the way to the 76 for a long adventure or ride about 6 miles out, until you reach a challenging 1 mile climb. Only about 10 minutes away.
Noble Canyon: Ranked as one of the 10 best in the United States. Noble Canyon is not that close, about an hour but this is worth mentioning.
Hiking
Dixon Lake - 2.4 miles, easy for kids, 300 ft. elevation gain/loss
Daley Ranch - Boulder Loop 4.0 miles, moderate difficulty, 750 ft. elevation gain/loss
Lake Wohlford - 1.0 mile, easy for kids, flat terrain
Bernardo Mtn. - 7.2 miles, moderate difficulty, 1000 ft. elevation gain/loss
San Pasqual Hiking Trails - wide variety of trails and difficulty levels.
Boden Canyon - 11 miles, moderate difficulty, 500 ft elevation gain/loss
Iron Mountain - 67 Approach 6.4 miles, moderate difficulty, 1200 ft. elevation gain/loss
Mt. Woodson - Lake Poway approach 6.8 miles, strenuous, 2300 ft elevation gain/loss
Double Peak (San Marcos) 5.0 miles, moderate difficulty, 1000 ft. elevation gain/loss
For More Information: Go to www.mountainbikebill.com for detailed information, maps, video and more.
Road Cycling
San Diego Coast: Cruise the 101. You'll have the ocean on your side! Or head north through Camp Pendelton for some excellent miles.
Palomar Mountain: Bring your lungs. 2 main climbs, the first is the South Grade with about 7 miles of switch backs equal to anything you'll find in the Tour De France. On the East Grade it is a bit easier in grade, and you can challenge yourself with about 12 miles of uphill fun.
San Diego County: In general San Diego is very bike friendly with most roads having bike lanes. Rural roads are ridden all the time and drivers are aware of cyclists. As with any ride, just use caution on a new route and wear a helmet.
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