The Sweetwater River Trail includes a little bit of everything: singletrack, double-track, paved trails, dirt trails, bridges, boardwalks and everything in between. This is a great trail to run whether you are a seasoned runner or new to the sport. It isn't too steep (for the most part), and it follows along the river with some shade at times.

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The Sweetwater River Trail is an 8-mile loop trail that runs along both sides of the river. The trail has some elevation gain, but this gives you nice views of the nearby mountains.

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Distance 258 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, United States

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