Kwaaymii Point – Storm Canyon Overlook loop from Julian

Kwaaymii Point – Storm Canyon Overlook loop from Julian

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Kwaaymii Point – Storm Canyon Overlook loop from Julian

03:39

75.8km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

955 m

Jess Martin Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Water stop! If you go through town, you can fill up water here.

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12.5 km

There isn't free parking along the route any more. This site is $10 like everywhere else and you get safe parking, nice picnic tables, and most importantly...really clean bathrooms! A good place to start and stop the ride.

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12.9 km

Lake Cuyamaca

Highlight • Lake

Lake Cuyamaca is a picturesque 110-acre reservoir nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains. Created in the 1880s to supply water to the city of San Diego, it now serves as a recreational haven for fishing, boating, and picnicking.

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28.4 km

Kwaaymii Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kwaaymii Point is a spiritual point especially for the indigenous people. On a clear day you can look over the desert including the Sawtooth Range and Cottonwood Canyon.

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39.7 km

Looking out over the desert and the Salton Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

40.4 km

Desert View Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Mount Laguna is one of the first stops along the Pacific Crest Trail, if you hike northbound. You will find coin showers, a general store, the Pine House Café & …

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42.2 km

Red-Tailed Roost Activity Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Has some picnic tables, a parking lot, and some trails.

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48.4 km

Storm Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Storm Canyon Overlook sits along the Pacific Crest Trail and offers a stunning view of Anza Borrego State Park. There is a large viewing platform where you can find some shade.

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75.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.5 km

2.45 km

928 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.7 km

1.91 km

230 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

22°C

10°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

May 23, 2022,Top of Kitchen Creek - Wynola Part 3

You're very close to the General Store to refuel. A great ride, so pretty. We were pretty tired by now so no energy for photos. The side tour through the campground was nice, but didn't cut off much mileage wise. I would recommend this loop to anyone with climbing legs. We will probably shorten it next time just because we …