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Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

Moderate

4.5

(7808)

10,753

riders

Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

02:30

54.9km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

Sweetwater River

Highlight • River

The Sweetwater River is a small year-round stream that flows 55 miles from the Cuyamaca Mountains to the San Diego Bay.

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13.8 km

View of Lake Emma and Golf Course

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The Sweetwater River flows from Loveland Dam passing through Lake
Emma, where the river bends west and runs parallel to Dehesa Road. The lake is fenced off and access is …

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26.8 km

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

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The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is …

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54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

16.5 km

1.51 km

572 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

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Saturday 27 June

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Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

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54.9km

570m

Sweetwater River loop from Alpine

Sweetwater River

View of Lake Emma and Golf Course

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

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