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Caden_B
3 mo. ago
★★★★★
Rocky
Horned Lizard Trail
Carlsbad · California
2.0 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
22 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
2.0 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
22 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Cloudy60°
58°67°
15 mph
Gust20 mph
6:18 AM
4:48 PM
Damp
0.4" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
0.8 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours15% top-layer soil moisture
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Sunday
a high near 68°F, little expected rain, 14% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Horned Lizard Trail is a 2.0-mile mountain bike trail near Carlsbad, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: singletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 22 min.
Mountain Biking in Carlsbad
Carlsbad is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Horned Lizard Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Singletrack
Surface Quality
Very Rocky
Technical Rating
Blue Square
Trail Reviews
Community ratings and recent trail conditions
5.0
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Latest Condition
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Rocky
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Horned Lizard Trail FAQ
Where is Horned Lizard Trail?
Horned Lizard Trail is a mountain bike trail near Carlsbad, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Horned Lizard Trail?
Horned Lizard Trail is 2.0 miles long, rated blue square, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 22 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Horned Lizard Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.4" of rain expected today. Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Horned Lizard Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Carlsbad include Switchbacks, Mule Deer Trail, Coyote Trail, Eucalyptus Trail, Eucalyptus Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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