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Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Rancho San Diego

Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Rancho San Diego

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Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Rancho San Diego

03:33

39.8km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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340 m

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

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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17.2 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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21.1 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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23.9 km

Lower Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Otay Reservoir is filled by the Otay River and a San Diego Aqueduct bringing water from the Colorado River. The dam attached to it is known as Savage Dam …

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24.4 km

Otay Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun Easy Ride

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25.5 km

Upper Otay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Upper Otay Reservoir is one of the smaller reservoirs in the San Diego area, but is a pretty landmark to hike around. It was built in 1959 as a hatchery and is also a good spot for fishing.

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26.7 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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39.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

15.1 km

6.64 km

1.44 km

331 m

121 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

6.08 km

822 m

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Lower Otay Reservoir – Otay Reservoir Dam loop from Rancho San Diego

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

Upper Otay Reservoir

East Otay Reservoir Overlook

Lower Otay Reservoir

Otay Reservoir Dam

Upper Otay Reservoir

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

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