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Sweetwater Reservoir – Tiki Hut loop from Bonita

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Tiki Hut loop from Bonita

Moderate

4.6

(5550)

12,015

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Tiki Hut loop from Bonita

01:57

20.5km

310m

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 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.51 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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5.39 km

Lake View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are a few different paths that go by the name "Sweetwater Park Trail," so some of the trails go by second names. This particular section of trail is located …

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6.18 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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6.78 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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7.02 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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8.77 km

Sweetwater Reservoir trail system

Highlight • Trail

The trails bordering Sweetwater Reservoir are mostly smooth dirt paths. Most of the intersections are marked, but the lesser used trails get overgrown at times. As you run closer to …

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11.5 km

Tiki Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is the perfect spot for a snack. Take a seat and enjoy the view.

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11.5 km

Gazebo With View of Sweetwater Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small hut is a great shaded spot to stop and admire a viewpoint of the south end of the Sweetwater Reservoir.

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.97 km

2.60 km

1.31 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

3.24 km

460 m

331 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

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Sweetwater Reservoir – Tiki Hut loop from Bonita

Cardiac Hill Trail

Lake View Trail

Reservoir View

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Sweetwater Reservoir

Sweetwater Reservoir trail system

Tiki Hut

Gazebo With View of Sweetwater Reservoir

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