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Sweet Water River Trail – Steele Canyon Bridge loop from Rancho San Diego

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Rancho San Diego

Sweet Water River Trail – Steele Canyon Bridge loop from Rancho San Diego

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Sweet Water River Trail – Steele Canyon Bridge loop from Rancho San Diego

01:31

5.78km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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869 m

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

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The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is …

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3.17 km

Sweetwater River Crossing

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This is a small wooden bridge that crosses over the Sweetwater River, looping to the other side of the river trail.

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3.28 km

Sweet Water River Trail

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What a great trail for beginners. There are only a couple of spots where you may need to dismount to push up a rugged hill.

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4.79 km

Steele Canyon Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is …

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5.78 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

1.48 km

717 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.37 km

648 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 25 August

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