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Pinyon Mountain Road and Fish Creek Wash to Split Mountain

Julian California Mountain Bike Trails

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Pinyon Mountain Road and Fish Creek Wash to Split Mountain - Julian California Mountain Bike Trails

Granted, setting up the shuttle for and then doing this ride requires a very long day. But the scenery and the riding experience are worth the effort. Beginning at about 2000 feet, the road climbs to 3980 feet before starting a 3300-foot descent to near sea level. You roll through spectacular ocotillo cactus and pinyon pine before dropping to wind-and water-scarred fossil shell reefs and wind caves. After the initial climb, the route is mostly a downhill cruise, although sand, rocks, washboard and motorized vehicles make it far from effortless.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Mountain Biking
Nearby City: Julian
Length: 30 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,980 feet
Trail Type: Point-to-point
Skill Level: Difficult because of length and long initial climb; technical in spots
Season: Winter is best, but spring and fall are possible
Trailhead Elevation: 2,000 feet
Top Elevation: 3,980 feet
Local Contacts: Anza Borrego Desert State Park 760-767-5311
Local Maps: Tom Harrison's Recreation Map of the San Diego Backcountry
Topo Map: Pinyon Mountain Road and Fish Creek Wash to Split Mountain Topographic Map
Guide Book: Mountain Biking Southern California's Best 100 Trails Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Mountain Biking Southern California's Best 100 Trails
Mountain Biking Southern California's Best 100 Trails

by Delaine Fragnoli & Don Douglass (Fine Edge Productions)

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