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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Weather outlook
Cloudy0.6" of rain expected today.
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Forecast window
Sunday
a high near 72°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 10% 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. Surface: singletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 13 min.
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 is the weather outlook for Upper North Shepherd Canyon?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.6" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Upper North Shepherd Canyon?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in San Diego include Dried Pond Loop, Reckless Abandon Loop, South Stay Together For The Kids, North Stay Together For The Kids, Please Take Me Home. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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