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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

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San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

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    Location: Encinitas, San Diego County, California, United States

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    January 21, 2025

    Cycling

    The Elijo Lagoon is one of San Diego’s biggest wetland areas. The Estuary is 979 acres in area, and is mostly a shallow-water estuary. The canal is where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks flow out int the Pacific Ocean.
    The rail bike trail bridge offers a good overlook of the lagoon channel flowing toward the ocean

    July 30, 2023

    Hiking

    The Elijo Lagoon is one of San Diego’s biggest wetland areas. The Estuary is 979 acres in area, and is mostly a shallow-water estuary. The canal is where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks flow out int the Pacific Ocean.

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    1. San Diegito River Estuary – Coastal Rail Trail loop from Sorrento Valley

    39.7km

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    440m

    440m

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

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

    Moderate

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

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    Location: Encinitas, San Diego County, California, United States

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