How long is Iola Trail?

Iola Trail is about 0.9 miles long, or about 1.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Iola Trail?

About 328 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 788 and 1,104 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Iola Trail?

Plan on about 50 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Iola Trail?

Iola Trail is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Iola Trail start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 32.9497, -117.08247. Use the Directions button to get there.

Iola Trail

Trail near Rancho Penasquitos, California

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Length0.9 mi1.7 mi out and back

Climb328 ftround trip

Hike time50 minround trip

DifficultyEasyestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 32.9497, -117.08247

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Biking
Shape: One way
Elevation: 788 to 1,104 ft
Ride time: 30 min by bike
Surface: Dirt
County: San Diego County, California

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Common questions

How long is Iola Trail?: Iola Trail is about 0.9 miles long, or about 1.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Iola Trail?: About 328 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 788 and 1,104 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Iola Trail?: Plan on about 50 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Iola Trail?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Iola Trail?: Iola Trail is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Iola Trail start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 32.9497, -117.08247. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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