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San Diego County

Lake Henshaw – Palomar Mountain loop from Maláava (Janat)

Bike touring routes & trails

San Diego County

Lake Henshaw – Palomar Mountain loop from Maláava (Janat)

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3.4

(4)

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Lake Henshaw – Palomar Mountain loop from Maláava (Janat)

03:28

47.5km

1,030m

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 18, 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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47.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

17.8 km

414 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

142 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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