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Sweetwater Reservoir – Reservoir View loop from Bonita

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Reservoir View loop from Bonita

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(8149)

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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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 12, 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.

Tip by

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.

Tip by

2.14 km

Reservoir View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

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.

Tip by

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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19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

6.03 km

3.92 km

1.44 km

420 m

284 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

8.05 km

1.70 km

1.49 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 13 July

29°C

18°C

11 %

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Reservoir View loop from Bonita

Sweetwater Reservoir

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Reservoir View

Cardiac Hill Trail

Rohr Park

Sweetwater River Trail

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