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Otay Reservoir Dam – Upper Otay Reservoir loop from Lower Otay Reservoir

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Upper Otay Reservoir loop from Lower Otay Reservoir

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Upper Otay Reservoir loop from Lower Otay Reservoir

01:46

20.0km

200m

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 12.3 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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5.90 km

East Otay Reservoir Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you will find a nice spot to admire the east side of the Lower Otay Reservoir and the Otay Mountain Wilderness. Since the east side trail ends here, it …

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10.4 km

Upper Otay Reservoir Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a small network of dirt and wood chip trails and gravel service roads circling around the Upper Otay Reservoir. This little lake is much smaller than its lower …

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12.4 km

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

This area is the northernmost part of Otay Ranch and the southern part of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The scenic views of rolling hills and well-maintained trails make it a highly popular biking area.

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17.1 km

Upper Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Upper Otay Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir in San Diego County. It is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers opportunities for fishing, boating, bird watching, and different recreational activities …

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20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

5.27 km

3.03 km

1.91 km

491 m

241 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

5.18 km

491 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

28°C

17°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Otay Reservoir Dam – Upper Otay Reservoir loop from Lower Otay Reservoir

Otay Reservoir Dam

East Otay Reservoir Overlook

Upper Otay Reservoir Trail

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

Upper Otay Reservoir

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