Upper North Shepherd Canyon
San Diego · California
1.2 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
13 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
1.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
13 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Best Window This Week
Thursday
a high near 80°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance
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About This Trail
Upper North Shepherd Canyon is a 1.2-mile mountain bike trail near San Diego, California. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 13 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby San Diego rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in San Diego.
Mountain Biking in San Diego
San Diego has dry, technical Southern California riding, with Mission Trails, Black Mountain, Mount Laguna access, and rocky canyon routes close to the coast. Use Upper North Shepherd Canyon as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Singletrack
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Upper North Shepherd Canyon FAQ
Where is Upper North Shepherd Canyon?
Upper North Shepherd Canyon is a mountain bike trail near San Diego, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Upper North Shepherd Canyon?
Upper North Shepherd Canyon is 1.2 miles long, rated green circle, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 13 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Upper North Shepherd Canyon?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 80°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Upper North Shepherd Canyon?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in San Diego include Beeler Connector Trail, Tang, sandblaster, Suycott Valley Trail, South Fortuna Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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