Noble Canyon Trail is a popular 10 mile point-to-point trip for hikers and mountain bikers. The trail is known for its steep grade and difficult terrain, which makes it one of the more strenuous mountain biking trails in San Diego. Noble Canyon Trail can be hiked point-to-point, round trip (up to 20 miles), or in conjunction with Pine Creek Road to make a medium length 13.9 mile loop hike.
Noble Canyon Trail trail info.
- Distance: 13.9 miles
- Hiking time: 6-8 hours
- Type: Loop
- Elevation gain: 2852’
- Difficulty: 7/10 (distance, elevation gain)
- Usage: Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Backpacking, Dogs allowed
- When to go: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Permits Required: Adventure pass, Backcountry camping
- Agency: Cleveland National Forest
Map & directions for Noble Canyon Trail
- Directions to trailhead (via Google Maps)
More trails near Noble Canyon Trail
- Cuyamaca Peak
- Garnet Peak Trail
- Horsethief Canyon Trail
- Middle Peak
- Pine Mountain Loop
- Stonewall Peak
Related posts
Additional links & resources
- Noble Canyon Trail Report – HikingSDCounty.com
- Noble Canyon Trail hike descripytion – SanDiegoReader.com
Photos of Noble Canyon Trail
Robb Keele
Robb is a native San Diegan and avid hiker, backpacker, picture taker and 52 Hike Challenger. He created Getgo Outdoors with the goal of giving back to the outdoor community and inspiring others to get outdoors.
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Nice pics and descriptions Rob. Do you have a gpx file that I can use to follow your route?!? I want to visit some of the areas you visited such as the flume, mining ruins and the old cabin… among other things.
We’re planning on doing this hike on Friday (11/11/16).
Thanks in advance.
Thanks, Randal! Just sent you a GPX via email. Have fun on your hike!
Awesome pics Robb!
Thanks a lot, David!