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Sweet Water River Trail – Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Rancho San Diego

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Sweet Water River Trail – Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Rancho San Diego

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Sweet Water River Trail – Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Rancho San Diego

00:48

9.36km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.32 km

Sweet Water River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

What a great trail for beginners. There are only a couple of spots where you may need to dismount to push up a rugged hill.

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4.86 km

Sweetwater River Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

This is a small wooden bridge that crosses over the Sweetwater River, looping to the other side of the river trail.

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6.71 km

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is no longer used for vehicles but is a great hiking, running or biking spot.

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9.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

2.46 km

1.91 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

3.56 km

915 m

445 m

254 m

Elevation

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Sweetwater River Crossing

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

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