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Sweetwater Trail – Sweetwater Trail loop from Bradbury Dam

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Sweetwater Trail – Sweetwater Trail loop from Bradbury Dam

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Sweetwater Trail – Sweetwater Trail loop from Bradbury Dam

01:06

11.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Parking

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263 m

Sweetwater Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a very beautiful trail, but it is not easy on a bike for all levels. It is very steep and rocky most of the way.

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679 m

Sweetwater Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful running trail along the shores of Lake Cachuma. There's an abundance of wildflowers in the spring months and a few little trails off the route that …

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7.89 km

Sweetwater Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail is rated as easy for mountain biking. It is more like an intermediate. This is why I recommend it as a hike unless you are more advanced on …

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8.55 km

Sweetwater Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Winding along the shores of Cachuma Lake, you are delighted by stunning views of the water and the surrounding mountains.

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

1.44 km

565 m

144 m

Surfaces

9.23 km

1.53 km

576 m

168 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Sweetwater Trail – Sweetwater Trail loop from Bradbury Dam

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