4.9 hr
Overview
Starts off flat, then, about a mile and a half in, after a bit of deep sandy road, the trail hits a couple of steep (7-8%) climbs with some single trail technical parts. Just before the golf course at 2.1 miles, you are advised to carry your bike over the bridge crossing a small creek. Be courteous to the golfers and watch for cars on your way to Mt. Acadia Blvd at 2.5 miles in. The trail gets more fun from here. <br><br>There's another small bridge at mile 3.6, just before the steep climb to Balboa Ave. Unfortunately, you'll have to climb up to the Balboa Ave-Clairemont Drive intersection to cross over to the last section of the trail which involves riding against traffic on Balboa Ave. Be extremely careful! A narrow bridge with sharp turns follows at 5.1 miles. Watch your handlebars! Couple of rocky creek crossings at mile 5.5 (the first one is really rough) just before hitting the steep climb to Genesse Trailhead at 5.8 miles. <br><br>Turn around and ride mostly downhill on your way back and reward yourself with a fun, curvy singletrack add-on just before finishing up at the south end between 10.6-11.3 miles.
Trail Stats
18.6 km
178 m
90 m
9 m
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Photos
TrailHead Entry/Exit to left of Tec. Nature Center. Ample Parking. Convenient to bike to/from Mission Bay/Fiesta Island.
TrailHead Entry/Exit to left of Tec. Nature Center. Ample Parking. Convenient to bike to/from Mission Bay/Fiesta Island.
The trail continues south of Mt. Acadia. Cut through the Tecolote Canyon Golf Course. Ride down Snead Drive, and drop through the creek.
The trail continues south of Mt. Acadia. Cut through the Tecolote Canyon Golf Course. Ride down Snead Drive, and drop through the creek.
Take Ramp by building down to CREEK CROSSING Bridge. Then continue SOUTH. Parallel golf course and USD area.
Take Ramp by building down to CREEK CROSSING Bridge. Then continue SOUTH. Parallel golf course and USD area.
Great trail borders the fence near the golf course.
Great trail borders the fence near the golf course.
Northern bridge
Northern bridge
Tecolote Canyon, south of Balboa Ave
Tecolote Canyon, south of Balboa Ave
Poison oak is plentiful under oak trees and can climb them. Leaves of three, let it be! Stay on the trail.
Poison oak is plentiful under oak trees and can climb them. Leaves of three, let it be! Stay on the trail.
Southern bridge. South bank is very steep and likely requires a bike carry.
Southern bridge. South bank is very steep and likely requires a bike carry.
Trail passes through oak groves
Trail passes through oak groves
Huge drop, followed by two big up hills. This is about four miles in.
Huge drop, followed by two big up hills. This is about four miles in.
Rattlesnakes are present, let them go about in peace and stay in the trail!
Rattlesnakes are present, let them go about in peace and stay in the trail!