Cycling in the Laguna Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of San Diego County. So you can find your perfect Laguna Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

1. San Diego National Wildlife Refuge loop from Spring Valley

29.3km

02:34

590m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sweetwater River loop from Jamacha Junction

71.3km

04:50

1,170m

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3. Sweetwater River loop from Glen Oaks

84.7km

05:49

1,510m

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4. Goodan Ranch loop from Rancho Encantada

21.4km

02:13

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Water of the Woods loop from Glen Oaks

23.4km

02:09

390m

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6. Bike loop from Jamacha Junction

18.1km

01:48

290m

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7. Laguna Summit – Sunrise Highway viewpoint loop from Alpine Heights

73.2km

05:02

1,220m

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8. East Otay Reservoir overlook – Upper Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Wolf Canyon

14.7km

01:17

90m

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9. Bike loop from Eastlake Greens

26.6km

02:32

440m

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10. Bike loop from Encanto

15.6km

01:31

170m

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The best cycling routes in the Laguna Mountains

1. San Diego National Wildlife Refuge loop from Spring Valley

2. Sweetwater River loop from Jamacha Junction

3. Sweetwater River loop from Glen Oaks

4. Goodan Ranch loop from Rancho Encantada

5. Water of the Woods loop from Glen Oaks

6. Bike loop from Jamacha Junction

7. Laguna Summit – Sunrise Highway viewpoint loop from Alpine Heights

8. East Otay Reservoir overlook – Upper Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Wolf Canyon

9. Bike loop from Eastlake Greens

10. Bike loop from Encanto

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