San Mateo Trail
1.4 mi
Distance
128 ft
Elev. Gain
33m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
San Mateo Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Diego County, California. It is 1.4 miles long and gains 128 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Rancho Mission Viejo, California, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 232 ft |
| High point | 1.3 mi | 272 ft |
| End | 1.4 mi | 258 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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Rancho Mission Viejo, CA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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