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Old Mission Dam – Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks loop from San Carlos

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Old Mission Dam – Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks loop from San Carlos

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Old Mission Dam – Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks loop from San Carlos

02:00

23.9km

420m

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: December 5, 2025

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7.05 km

Scenic View of Mission Trails Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mission Trails Regional Park spans 8,000 acres, comprising both natural and developed recreational areas. It stands as one of the largest urban parks in the United States, established in 1974. …

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9.40 km

Old Mission Dam

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Built in 1803 by Kumeyaay Indians 'conscripted' by the Spanish, the dam was built across Mission Gorge to redirect water to the Mission San Diego de Alcala. The area is full of history as well as spectacular scenery and wildlife.

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10.5 km

Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of more than 30 Kumeyaay indigenous sites with the boundaries of Mission Trails Regional Park.

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16.8 km

Mission Trails Regional Park

Nature Reserve

23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

7.15 km

2.35 km

2.13 km

624 m

441 m

173 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.83 km

5.45 km

349 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Old Mission Dam – Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks loop from San Carlos

Scenic View of Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks

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