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Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from East Fortuna Staging Area

Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from East Fortuna Staging Area

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Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from East Fortuna Staging Area

01:36

17.1km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.84 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.93 km

Old Mission Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is a nationally registered historic landmark and a starting point for hikes into the surroundings. This is an excellent area for bird watching and just relaxing.

Tip by

3.83 km

Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Natural

Mission Trails Regional Park spans 8,000 acres, comprising both natural and developed recreational areas. It stands as one of the largest urban parks in the United States, established in 1974. …

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4.63 km

Scenic View of Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mission Trails Regional Park spans 8,000 acres, comprising both natural and developed recreational areas. It stands as one of the largest urban parks in the United States, established in 1974. …

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5.67 km

Along the Visitor's Center Loop Trail at Mission Trails Regional Park, you'll come across beautiful views and an exciting journey for mountain bikers. Be sure to wear waterproof shoes as creek crossings can get you slightly wet!

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6.04 km

San Diego River Crossing

Highlight • River

River crossing near the Visitor's Center. Can be nearly dry or full of storm runoff depending on the season. It's a nice bit of water in an otherwise dry area.

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8.06 km

Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The hike along the Rim Trail provides some great views of all five Mission Trail Peaks and the Suycott Valley below, as well as downtown San Diego in the west.

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11.8 km

Shepherd Pond

Highlight • Lake

Shepherd Pond is a lovely spot to have a rest during your ride in Mission Trails Regional Park.

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16.0 km

Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

This park spans over 7,000 acres, making it the largest urban park in the US. It provides miles of trails through rolling hills with hard-packed dirt surface.

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

4.42 km

3.52 km

2.70 km

134 m

126 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

3.32 km

839 m

237 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from East Fortuna Staging Area

Old Mission Dam

Mission Trails Regional Park

Scenic View of Mission Trails Regional Park

Visitor's Center Loop Trail

San Diego River Crossing

Rim Trail

Shepherd Pond

Mission Trails Regional Park

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