Trail Description:
From the trailhead, start climbing almost immediately. Head up the Way Up Trail. This is a challenging climb due to the abundant water bars. It makes for a challenging trip back down as well. Once at the top, you have a variety of singletrack and dirt road options to explore. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the map at the trailhead before beginning.
How to get there:
From I-15 take the Valley Parkway exit in Escondido. Head south one block to Auto Parkway and turn right. Follow Auto Parkway for about a half mile to Howard Ave. Then turn right onto Harmony Grove Rd. Follow Harmony Grove for about 3 miles until you see Elfin Forest on your left.
Additional Notes:
This area is slowly recovering from a devastating fire followed by heavy rains.
| Posted by: Brent on 3/31/2006 |
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Pablo is still on the 12incher. That's why he can't climb. I ride a full freeride/downhill rig and still rode most of it. Not bad for quitting smoker with a 30 lb bike.
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| Posted by: Area 56 on 1/18/2006 |
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This is a nice ride for intermediate to advanced riders. The way up is very steep and rocky in some areas but it makes for a good challange. Once you are on top there are lots of fine singletracks. There a nice lookout overlooking Lake Hodges. Be aware of hikers on the way down! Limited parking in the main lot but there is a overflow lot nearby.
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| Posted by: Dave Harvey on 9/13/2002 |
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I have been riding the trail for years and it is one excellent trail for 'very good' riders. The ranger chick is named Janet or Janice and she is a doll! Beware of breakins though, they happen frequently.
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| Posted by: Paint Mtn. Man on 10/26/2001 |
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I guess Pablo can't ride steep trails! Myabe he's a roadie? Anyway Elfin is a fine park. When the lake is done there will be more trails. Lots of climbing, fun singletrack (and a hot ranger chick!) Soon to be connected to more local trails and hopefully to Lake Hodges trails? (Pablo needs to go back to riding his beach cruiser.
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| Posted by: Rob on 12/4/2000 |
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The Way Up Trail is a pretty technical climb, but it is well worth it. It may be a little out of the way but you will not be disappointed!
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| Posted by: Mike on 9/11/1999 |
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I think Pablo dissed this trail because he can't climb tecnical singletrack. Elfin is fun, but they are puttin' in a lake so a lot of the singletrack has been closed. The hot ranger chick informed me that new singltrack will be added. Don't listen to Pablo, decide for yourself.
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| Posted by: pablo de la cruzin on 5/31/1999 |
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that place is a freekin shyte-hole. its not even worth a 5minute drive, but its at least 20minutes from anywhere.!its a tiny park with thrashed, unwanted trailsgo to lake hodges instead
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