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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Rancho Bernardo

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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Rancho Bernardo

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3.4

(17)

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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Rancho Bernardo

04:35

51.6km

640m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 15.9 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.20 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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9.22 km

Hodgee

Highlight • Monument

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

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12.8 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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14.5 km

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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19.0 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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28.5 km

Lusardi Creek Preserve

Nature Reserve

48.5 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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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

8.94 km

7.91 km

5.13 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

14.0 km

656 m

478 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

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Lake Hodges – Hodges Dam loop from Rancho Bernardo

Lake Hodges

Hodgee

Hodges Dam

Rattlesnake Viewpoint – View of Lake Hodges Dam and San Dieguito River

Santa Fe Valley Trail

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

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