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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cielo Village

Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cielo Village

Moderate

2.8

(9)

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Hodges Dam – Lake Hodges loop from Cielo Village

02:18

33.1km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.50 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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11.0 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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13.3 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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14.0 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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16.1 km

Lake Hodges

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is owned by the city of San Diego, but it's a nice place for recreation too, with miles of shoreline trails and a little picnic area with about a dozen tables and some barbecues.

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18.4 km

Small waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is a refreshing feature along the Piedras Pintadas Trail. It is small, but it is worth looking out for!

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30.1 km

Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

the switchbacks take a little skill to turn and stay seated on bike; fun once you get the hang of it...

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31.4 km

Santa Fe Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Santa Fe Valley Trail is a 3.6-mile trail in the San Dieguito River Park. Parking is available at the San Dieguito River Park staging area. The trail starts near …

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33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

9.49 km

5.54 km

4.58 km

3.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

14.9 km

1.50 km

245 m

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Hodges Dam

Lake Hodges

Coast to Crest Trail

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Lake Hodges

Small waterfall

Fire Road Switchback Viewpoint

Santa Fe Valley Trail

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