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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

Hard

3.4

(17)

28

riders

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

04:49

55.9km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.1 km for 183 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.2 km

Hodgee

Highlight • Monument

When cycling Lake Drive and hiking / biking Lake Hodges, you must say hi to Hodgee!

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2

15.0 km

Hodges Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used …

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3

16.7 km

This viewpoint gets its name from the rock wall that winds around in the shape of a snake. Here, you'll find stunning views of Lake Hodges Dam and the San Dieguito River, along with a Pipe Scope Sculpture.

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4

21.2 km

Santa Fe Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Santa Fe Valley Trail is a 3.6-mile trail in the San Dieguito River Park. Parking is available at the San Dieguito River Park staging area. The trail starts near …

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25.5 km

Lusardi Creek Preserve

Nature Reserve

6

47.8 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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7

50.8 km

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.

The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

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55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

10.2 km

8.20 km

6.70 km

2.96 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

17.9 km

880 m

565 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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