Sweetwater Reservoir – Reservoir View loop from Bonita

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Reservoir View loop from Bonita

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Reservoir View loop from Bonita

01:33

19.4km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.1 km for 267 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.42 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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1.65 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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2.14 km

Reservoir View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Sweetwater Reservoir, a 960-acre man-made lake formed by the Sweetwater Dam.

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2.99 km

Cardiac Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a short switchback trail that runs down off of Summit Park Trail. It is a challenging section that adds some incline to your hike.

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13.5 km

This 59.9 Acre park has walking trails and lots of amenities. It is located along the Sweetwater Park Trail, making it a convenient stop along your hike or a great starting point for a hike along the river.

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13.7 km

Sweetwater River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This multi-use trail runs along the Sweetwater River between Chula Vista and the Sweetwater Reservoir. Keep and eye out for hikers, runners, and horses, as they all use this trail.

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