So I just moved a few miles south – from Carlsbad to La Jolla. I typically do most of my mountain biking in East County (Julian is my favorite), but I’d like to find some solid trails within riding distance of my place (I’m in UTC). Anyone from the area and can help me out? Anything but the trails on UCSD’s campus will do – They’re too short and I’m already sick of em’. Thanks!
You may want to check out Rancho Penasquitos Canyon Trail which is just up the road in Sorrento Valley and runs from the 5 all the way east to the 15. Main trail is pretty much fire/dirt service road, but there’s good trails up the hills to get your climbing workout in.
You can enter in at Vista Sorrento Parkwy/Sorrento Valley Blvd (pretty much from the back of our parking lot)
Check the San Diego Tri Club’s website (http://www.triclubsandiego.org) I believe they have a Wednesday MTB ride that has been going on for a while, although I think that’s out of the east side (I-15)
Also may want to pop into a new LBS Pro Built Wheels (www.probuiltwheels.com) on Sorrento Valley Blvd - they pretty much focus on MTB and can tell you about other local riding.
-J
Rose Canyon, San Clemente Canyon, and Penesquitos Canyon are all close by too. Check them out on a topo map or ask any bike shop.
I’m a fan of Mission Trails Regional Park if you can make it over there (technically within biking distance from UTC).