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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges Trail loop from San Elijo Hills

San Diego County

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges Trail loop from San Elijo Hills

Hard

4.6

(6550)

6,551

riders

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges Trail loop from San Elijo Hills

03:01

43.5km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: April 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

263 m

San Elijo Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great steady climb for hill reps on the back side of Double Peak.

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2

20.1 km

Hodges Flume Rest Area

Highlight • Historical Site

watch out for rattlesnakes; all over these trails...

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22.0 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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22.8 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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26.8 km

Lake Hodges Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is mostly flat and winds along the west bank of Lake Hodges, offering views of the water and the dam along the way.

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27.3 km

Hodgee

Highlight • Monument

When cycling Lake Drive and hiking / biking Lake Hodges, you must say hi to Hodgee!

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43.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

10.8 km

7.96 km

4.78 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

15.9 km

5.57 km

209 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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