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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Buena Creek Road

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Buena Creek Road

Hard

3.0

(17)

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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Buena Creek Road

06:08

92.7km

1,190m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53.0 km for 353 m

After 80.4 km for 68 m

After 81.1 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.42 km

Inland Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This seamlessly paved trail stretches from Mar Vista Drive in Vista to the Escondido Transit Center. While some crossings have traffic signals, caution is advised. Mostly, it runs parallel to train tracks, offering a rewarding and tranquil ride.

Tip by

24.8 km

View of Lake Hodges

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

31.1 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 …

Tip by

38.6 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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44.7 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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53.4 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.

Tip by

54.1 km

Coast to Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great "quick ride" to get your blood flowing. You can stretch it for for miles in either direction. The Coast to Crest Trail just keeps getting better and better!

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80.5 km

San Elijo Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

Tip by

92.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

27.8 km

20.4 km

13.2 km

2.48 km

537 m

331 m

Surfaces

54.9 km

24.7 km

12.0 km

1.09 km

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

23°C

14°C

0 %

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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Buena Creek Road

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View of Lake Hodges

Hodges Dam

Lake Hodges

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David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

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