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Noble Canyon Mountain Bike Trail
San Diego, California
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
8 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/2/12 by tonystaci |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 15 miles | Global Rank: #454 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 58 | Wishlist: 30 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +5,453/-6,569 ft | IMBA Epic Trail |
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Description: Noble Canyon is considered to be one of the best down hill trails around Southern California. It is technically difficult with narrow single track, gnarly rocks and tight switchbacks. This ride takes you through three distinct ecosystems. You start out in alpine meadows and oak trees that transitions into typical Southern California chaparral and finally into the arid desert climate near the Anza-Borrego desert. At some times of the year you can start the ride will plenty of snow on the trail and by the end of the ride be in 85 degree desert heat. This is normally considered an advanced ride. This ride will be fun for intermediate riders but you will most likely find yourself doing some walking over and down obstacles. more info with pictures and vicdeo can be found Here: http://www.mountainbikebill.com/NobleCanyon.htm
Description: Noble Canyon is considered to be one of the best down hill trails around Southern California. It is technically difficult with narrow single track, gnarly rocks and tight switchbacks. This ride takes you through three distinct ecosystems. You start out in alpine meadows and oak trees that transitions into typical Southern California chaparral and finally into the arid desert climate near the Anza-Borrego desert. At some times of the year you can start the ride will plenty of snow on the trail and by the end of the ride be in 85 degree desert heat. This is normally considered an advanced ride. This ride will be fun for intermediate riders but you will most likely find yourself doing some walking over and down obstacles. more info with pictures and vicdeo can be found Here: http://www.mountainbikebill.com/NobleCanyon.htm
added on January 16, 2007 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by JerryC on June 7, 2011
Rode up and did the Laguna loop. Started at the parking lot. The trail is fairly well marked but there are some shoot off trails so pay attention. This is a technical, long and difficult climb. Once at the top, Big Laguna loop is rolling and fast. The return route can be fast but it is as technical as the climb. do not recommend riding this alone, especially if you are not experienced. bring food and water.
reviewed by The_Germ on May 23, 2010
as stated before, awesome trail. some really good DH. dont forget the day pass. drink lots of water cuz it can get really hot in the summer. but overall great trail.
reviewed by JustBee on March 14, 2010
First off, it's been 12 years since I've been. That being said: Amazing trail, we chose to "shuttle" via 2 vehicles. We parked on at the bottom and "lifted" our rides to the top. It's approx. a 13 mile downhill X-travaganza wit great singletrak, creek crossings and high desert. The last bit is very technical with a bit of climbing @ the end. Would love to get back!!! A++
Similar Trail: Baseline, Orange County
reviewed by Permagrin on May 15, 2009
This trail has plenty of climbing, rocks and ST to keep everyone interested. We started at the Pine Valley TH and climbed up a rocky ST that left us with some fun DH before the real climbing started up the road and then up the rocky Indian Creek trail. From there it was another DH and with intermittent climbing up to the top parking area. Once at the top we hit some great ST that looped around and through the meadow area before coming back down the technical Noble Cyn with rocks, drops and exposure to keep everyone on their toes. Not a beginner ride as the entire loop, I walked some sections on Noble, some of the first ST and some on Indian Creek but the payoff was well worth the 40 mile loop.
reviewed by david_darling on May 7, 2009
The premier ride In San Diego or perhaps in SoCal. Advanced riders will love it novices should think twice before attempting. Good technical trail with great buffed out sections and some really gnarly rock gardens with exposure. A must do.
Similar Trail: Indian Creek Trail
reviewed by mcembrey on April 8, 2009
If you start from the bottom you have about 10 miles of some pretty steep climbing until you get to the top where you drop down into Nobel Canyon. It gets really technical from there with some serious rocking single track. Its a blast!
reviewed by Jensen on June 8, 2007
A great downhill ride with plenty of rocks and some smooth faster sections. Ride with a buddy or two and bring the med kit. Advanced only
reviewed by deankirby on May 19, 2007
Nobel is one of my top 5 favorite trails. It is technically challenging, especially if you decide to climb up as well from the bottom of Pine Valley. If you do, be sure to take Indian Creek Trail as well which will meet Nobel at the top. Take plenty of water, tools and try to avoid the heat. We've had many a death-rides doing the full loop.
Similar Trail: Nearby, you have to do Lake Morena.
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