Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from West Fortuna Staging Area

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Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from West Fortuna Staging Area

Moderate

4.9

(7504)

9,223

riders

Old Mission Dam – San Diego River Crossing loop from West Fortuna Staging Area

01:44

16.8km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 82 m

After 13.7 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.42 km

Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The hike along the Rim Trail provides some great views of all five Mission Trail Peaks and the Suycott Valley below, as well as downtown San Diego in the west.

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9.38 km

Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

This park spans over 7,000 acres, making it the largest urban park in the US. It provides miles of trails through rolling hills with hard-packed dirt surface.

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10.9 km

Old Mission Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is a nationally registered historic landmark and a starting point for hikes into the surroundings. This is an excellent area for bird watching and just relaxing.

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12.5 km

Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Natural

Mission Trails Regional Park spans 8,000 acres, comprising both natural and developed recreational areas. It stands as one of the largest urban parks in the United States, established in 1974. …

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13.8 km

Grinding Rocks Trail

Highlight • Trail

Enter the trailhead from Father Junipero Serra Trail Road, 1/4 mile east of the Mission Trails visitor's center.

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14.8 km

San Diego River Crossing

Highlight • River

River crossing near the Visitor's Center. Can be nearly dry or full of storm runoff depending on the season. It's a nice bit of water in an otherwise dry area.

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