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Lake Henshaw – Palomar Mountain loop from Lake Henshaw

Road cycling routes

San Diego County

Lake Henshaw – Palomar Mountain loop from Lake Henshaw

Hard

4.5

(5686)

15,500

riders

Lake Henshaw – Palomar Mountain loop from Lake Henshaw

02:17

39.6km

920m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

55 m

Lake Henshaw

Highlight • Lake

only refuel place on route

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2

4.30 km

Lake Henshaw Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake Henshaw was built in 1925 for agricultural purposes and provides water to the San Luis Rey River which ends in Oceanside. Part of the water also goes into Dixon Lake. 43,000 acres of land are protected.

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3

17.9 km

Kica Mik Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kica Mik Overlook is a great spot to catch your breath after the steady climb up Mount Lemmon Highway. The overlook gives you a wide view across the desert and …

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4

20.0 km

Palomar Mountain

Highlight • Summit

There are many ways up Palomar Mountain, all doable on a road bike.

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B

39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

2.53 km

400 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

129 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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