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Lake Hodges Trail – Hodges Dam loop from Crest And Ahlrich, Encinitas

Lake Hodges Trail – Hodges Dam loop from Crest And Ahlrich, Encinitas

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4.5

(4471)

6,455

riders

Lake Hodges Trail – Hodges Dam loop from Crest And Ahlrich, Encinitas

03:07

45.5km

600m

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

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.78 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.3 km

Hodges Flume Rest Area

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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17.3 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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22.6 km

Hodgee

Highlight • Monument

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

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22.6 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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26.4 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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45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

11.1 km

8.64 km

4.76 km

3.57 km

112 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

17.2 km

2.30 km

407 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Hodges Flume Rest Area

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

Hodgee

Lake Hodges Trail

Hodges Dam

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