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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

06:19

78.1km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.9 km for 109 m

After 69.1 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.1 km

Mule Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Mule Hill was the site of a battle in the Mexican-American War on December 7th, 1846.

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25.8 km

This Trailhead leads to the Mule Hill Trail. On the trail, you will find interesting historic sights related to the battle that took place here in 1846 and views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

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30.3 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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38.1 km

Hodges Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used …

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39.8 km

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint gets its name from the rock wall that winds around in the shape of a snake. Here, you'll find stunning views of Lake Hodges Dam and the San Dieguito River, along with a Pipe Scope Sculpture.

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48.6 km

Lusardi Creek Preserve

Nature Reserve

64.3 km

Narrow Rocky Descent Trail

Highlight • Trail

very narrow and sharp rocks, may need to walk bike down slope to prevent bending pedal cranks...

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66.6 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is owned by the city of San Diego, but it's a nice place for recreation too, with miles of shoreline trails and a little picnic area with about a dozen tables and some barbecues.

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68.3 km

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.

The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

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78.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

16.7 km

13.0 km

11.4 km

4.93 km

2.07 km

379 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

32.8 km

7.99 km

622 m

567 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Escondido Transit Center

Mule Hill

Mule Hill Trailhead

Lake Hodges

Hodges Dam

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Narrow Rocky Descent Trail

Lake Hodges

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

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