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San Diego County
Rancho San Diego

Sweetwater River loop from Rancho San Diego

Moderate

4.5

(7215)

15,646

riders

Sweetwater River loop from Rancho San Diego

02:55

61.2km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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46.4 km

Sweetwater River

Highlight • River

The Sweetwater River is a small year-round stream that flows 55 miles from the Cuyamaca Mountains to the San Diego Bay.

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46.5 km

View of Lake Emma and Golf Course

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The Sweetwater River flows from Loveland Dam passing through Lake
Emma, where the river bends west and runs parallel to Dehesa Road. The lake is fenced off and access is …

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59.6 km

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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61.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

19.6 km

5.56 km

4.39 km

132 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.1 km

3.98 km

143 m

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