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Mule Hill – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

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Mule Hill – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

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Mule Hill – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

03:04

39.4km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 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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13.5 km

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Highlight • Historical Site

This Historic farmhouse was established in 1870, and is a glimpse in to the life of San Diego's pioneer settlers. It is open for tours most Sundays.

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13.7 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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21.8 km

Hodgee

Highlight • Monument

When cycling Lake Drive and hiking / biking Lake Hodges, you must say hi to Hodgee!

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24.9 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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27.9 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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30.6 km

Narrow Rocky Descent Trail

Highlight • Trail

very narrow and sharp rocks, may need to walk bike down slope to prevent bending pedal cranks...

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32.9 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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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

10.7 km

5.33 km

4.32 km

4.17 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

17.2 km

2.16 km

525 m

472 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Mule Hill – Lake Hodges loop from Rancho Bernardo

Mule Hill

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Mule Hill Trailhead

Hodgee

Lake Hodges

David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge

Narrow Rocky Descent Trail

Lake Hodges

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