Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Noble Canyon Trail is a 10-mile point-to-point in Cleveland National Forest with 2,400 feet of elevation gain. The trail runs through open chaparral and oak woodland, with cactus, seasonal wildflowers, and exposure to wind and sun. I hiked it in spring with unpredictable weather, snow at the start, sun and wind mid-trail, and blood from a cactus encounter. It's popular with mountain bikers, so stay alert on blind corners. Park at the Pine Valley trailhead off Interstate 8, about 45 minutes east of San Diego. Best hiked fall through spring before summer heat sets in.
00:00 Why It's Great
00:26 Location
01:13 Hike Map
02:24 MTB
02:42 Gear
03:32 Getting There
03:46 Directions
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MAPS & HIKE LINKS: hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/hiking-san-diego/hike-noble-canyon-trail
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
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* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
Noble Canyon Trail is a 10-mile point-to-point in Cleveland National Forest with 2,400 feet of elevation gain. The trail runs through open chaparral and oak woodland, with cactus, seasonal wildflowers, and exposure to wind and sun. I hiked it in spring with unpredictable weather, snow at the start, sun and wind mid-trail, and blood from a cactus encounter. It's popular with mountain bikers, so stay alert on blind corners. Park at the Pine Valley trailhead off Interstate 8, about 45 minutes east of San Diego. Best hiked fall through spring before summer heat sets in.
00:00 Why It's Great
00:26 Location
01:13 Hike Map
02:24 MTB
02:42 Gear
03:32 Getting There
03:46 Directions
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
