20 min
Overview
This switchback trail begins where three trails come together. The three trails being Eucalyptus Ridge Trail, Bowtie Rim Trail, and Switchback Trail. <br><br>The trailhead is atop the Del Mar Mesa Preserve and begins with a short distance of flat singletrack. The first turn takes you west on a downward, north-facing slope. <br><br>The entire trail is narrow, except for the switchbacks. This trail meanders from east to west through tall brush and scrub finishing at the bottom of Santa Monica Ridge. Some of the switchback turns can be very tricky to navigate as they are off camber and/or rutted due to individuals skidding into the turns and down the slope.
Trail Stats
1.3 km
1 m
128 m
56 m
—
Photos
Junction point for 3 trails.
Junction point for 3 trails.
Singletrack.
Singletrack.
Some shaded singletrack.
Some shaded singletrack.
Singletrack heading through the hills.
Singletrack heading through the hills.
Shaded singletrack section.
Shaded singletrack section.
Steep descent, cobbles, and ruts.
Steep descent, cobbles, and ruts.
Off camber and rutted switchback.
Off camber and rutted switchback.
Switchback Trail.
Switchback Trail.
Small bridge crossing.
Small bridge crossing.