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Last updated: September 25, 2025

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1. Sweetwater River Trail loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

18.9km

01:47

300m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mother Miguel Mountain – San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

11.7km

01:23

430m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sweetwater Trail loop — Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

16.1km

01:18

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Sweet Water River Trail loop from Spring Valley

15.3km

01:27

240m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Sweet Water River Trail – Upper Otay Reservoir loop from Jamacha

36.9km

03:15

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Rancho San Diego

1. Sweetwater River Trail loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

2. Mother Miguel Mountain – San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

3. Sweetwater Trail loop — Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

4. Sweet Water River Trail loop from Spring Valley

5. Sweet Water River Trail – Upper Otay Reservoir loop from Jamacha

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