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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cal State San Marcos

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cal State San Marcos

Hard

4.7

(2090)

5,800

riders

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cal State San Marcos

06:52

98.7km

1,270m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.3 km

Hodges Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used …

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31.7 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

Lake Hodges is a beautiful reservoir with 27 miles of shoreline and fantastic views. It supplies water to some nearby districts and is a refreshing landmark traveling along the Coast to Crest Trail.

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36.1 km

This Trailhead leads to the Mule Hill Trail. On the trail, you will find interesting historic sights related to the battle that took place here in 1846 and views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

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37.8 km

Mule Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Mule Hill was the site of a battle in the Mexican-American War on December 7th, 1846.

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44.7 km

View of San Pasqual Valley from Raptor Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop at this viewpoint for great views of the San Pasqual Valley and a possible hawk sighting!

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70.9 km

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.

The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

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71.5 km

Coast to Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great "quick ride" to get your blood flowing. You can stretch it for for miles in either direction. The Coast to Crest Trail just keeps getting better and better!

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78.3 km

Lake Hodges Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is mostly flat and winds along the west bank of Lake Hodges, offering views of the water and the dam along the way.

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98.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

30.0 km

20.3 km

12.0 km

3.64 km

158 m

Surfaces

51.3 km

35.6 km

10.4 km

804 m

725 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 29 August

39°C

22°C

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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cal State San Marcos

Hodges Dam

Lake Hodges

Mule Hill Trailhead

Mule Hill

View of San Pasqual Valley from Raptor Ridge

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

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Lake Hodges Trail

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