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Cowles Mountain/Pyles Peak Mountain Bike Trail
Santee, California
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
1 trail review |
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Status: updated 12/1/09 by Xerien |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: #2950 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 4 | Wishlist: 4 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,298/-2,263 ft |
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Description: Part of Mission Trails Regional Park, this climb is disconnected from the main trail system and deserves an entry of its own.
Listed on the MTRP site as the highest point within San Diego City limits, the view from the top is quite spectacular
The trails are mostly singletrack, however the bike route from Barker all the way to the 1st peak is an emergency access road (truck trail). From the other trailheads, the beginning is singletrack until the trails intersect the access road for the remainder of the climb. Past the 1st peak, the singletrack resumes to the end of the bike accessible trail. The trail does continue beyond the viewpoint at the end of the bike trail to the top of Pyles Peak, however traffic on this section is foot only.
Terrain is steep and rough in spots. Waterbars (planks across the trail) and other obstacles abound - bring your climbing and hopping legs.
This area is "conditionally open" to MTB per the posted signs and information at the kiosks at trailheads. There are many side trails that are foot-only. Please observe the well-marked off limits areas, and bring your best shared trail behavior.
Description: Part of Mission Trails Regional Park, this climb is disconnected from the main trail system and deserves an entry of its own.
Listed on the MTRP site as the highest point within San Diego City limits, the view from the top is quite spectacular
The trails are mostly singletrack, however the bike route from Barker all the way to the 1st peak is an emergency access road (truck trail). From the other trailheads, the beginning is singletrack until the trails intersect the access road for the remainder of the climb. Past the 1st peak, the singletrack resumes to the end of the bike accessible trail. The trail does continue beyond the viewpoint at the end of the bike trail to the top of Pyles Peak, however traffic on this section is foot only.
Terrain is steep and rough in spots. Waterbars (planks across the trail) and other obstacles abound - bring your climbing and hopping legs.
This area is "conditionally open" to MTB per the posted signs and information at the kiosks at trailheads. There are many side trails that are foot-only. Please observe the well-marked off limits areas, and bring your best shared trail behavior.
added on February 24, 2009 by 
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reviewed by knoxjw on August 21, 2011
Up then down rollercoaster. The singletrack provides a Good climb/workout and a fun downhill. SD Mountain Bike Club provides bells at the top and bottom of the trail. Good idea-- lots of hikers.
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