Dead Horse Trail
2.4 mi
Distance
673 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 8m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Dead Horse Trail is a point-to-point trail in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in San Diego County, California. It is 2.4 miles long and gains 673 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. It is in or next to Descanso, California.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,095 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 1,280 ft |
| End | 2.4 mi | 1,274 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Descanso, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(760) 765-3020
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