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Sweetwater Reservoir – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

03:35

39.5km

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.5 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.09 km

Lake View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are a few different paths that go by the name "Sweetwater Park Trail," so some of the trails go by second names. This particular section of trail is located …

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9.48 km

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Sweetwater Summit Regional Park offers some nice views of the Sweetwater Reservoir and entrance to a couple of hiking trails, picnic areas and campgrounds.

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9.72 km

Sweetwater Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Sweetwater Reservoir is a man-made lake created by the Sweetwater Dam in 1888. It is a popular location for hiking and you can enjoy awesome scenery and wildlife in the surrounding trails.

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11.5 km

Sweetwater Reservoir trail system

Highlight • Trail

The trails bordering Sweetwater Reservoir are mostly smooth dirt paths. Most of the intersections are marked, but the lesser used trails get overgrown at times. As you run closer to …

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13.9 km

Gazebo With View of Sweetwater Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small hut is a great shaded spot to stop and admire a viewpoint of the south end of the Sweetwater Reservoir.

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19.7 km

Sweetwater River Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

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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19.8 km

Sweet Water River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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34.5 km

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

This area is the northernmost part of Otay Ranch and the southern part of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The scenic views of rolling hills and well-maintained trails make it a highly popular biking area.

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

10.5 km

6.72 km

5.61 km

2.59 km

110 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

12.4 km

383 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Sweet Water River Trail loop from Cockatoo Grove

Lake View Trail

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Sweetwater Reservoir

Sweetwater Reservoir trail system

Gazebo With View of Sweetwater Reservoir

Sweetwater River Crossing

Sweet Water River Trail

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

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