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Steep Downhill! – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Rancho San Diego

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Jamul

Steep Downhill! – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Rancho San Diego

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Steep Downhill! – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Rancho San Diego

05:42

19.5km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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1.65 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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8.05 km

Steep Downhill!

Highlight • Trail

If you love steep twisting descents then you will have a blast shredding down this trail. Only recommended for expert riders.

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8.61 km

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge encompasses diverse habitats across 3,920 acres, providing a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife. Visitors can explore its trails, promoting conservation awareness and appreciation.

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8.66 km

Mother Miguel Mountain Summit Rockhouse

Highlight • Summit

Standing 2,567 feet high, Mother Miguel Mountain is a popular hiking destination in the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. Because the trail is a bit steeper and rockier at the …

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8.86 km

Rocky switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lot of the trails in the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge are pretty smooth double-track trails, but this section of trail is here to test your technical running skills. …

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17.9 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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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

8.63 km

Surfaces

10.3 km

9.15 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Steep Downhill! – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Rancho San Diego

Sweetwater River Crossing

Steep Downhill!

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Mother Miguel Mountain Summit Rockhouse

Rocky switchbacks

Sweet Water River Trail

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