Torrey Pines Climb – Mission Bay Park loop from Rio Vista

Torrey Pines Climb – Mission Bay Park loop from Rio Vista

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Torrey Pines Climb – Mission Bay Park loop from Rio Vista

03:13

72.2km

580m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 38.2 km for 110 m

After 40.9 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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33.0 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Right on the edge of the SR-56 Bike Path is the Duck Pond where you can often see turtles sunning themselves right on the concrete edge of the trail. This …

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38.3 km

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot to stop for a pick-me-up during a long ride. The café boasts arguably one of the best outdoor patios in the area, with an incredible view of Torrey …

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40.9 km

Torrey Pines State Beach (North End)

Highlight • Beach

This broad, sandy beach stretches for 4-1/2 miles and is a very popular place for swimming, surfing and fishing. The bluffs above the beach are particularly pretty, but they sometimes …

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41.6 km

Torrey Pines Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best and beautiful places to do hill repeats. From the golf driving range at top of Torrey Pines to the stop light at Del Mar Heights and …

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52.9 km

Rose Canyon Bike Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Rose Canyon Bike Route, a segment of the Coastal Rail Trail, is less than a mile long and is an ideal connection between Mission Bay and Torrey Pines, traveling …

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58.1 km

Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge on the Rose Creek Bike Path

Highlight • Bridge

Great views as you cross the Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge with views of boats and the marina. This bridge is part of the Mission Bay Bike Route which you can …

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59.0 km

Mission Bay Park

Highlight • Lake

Mission Bay is a beautiful aquatic park with 4,235 acres of water surrounded by parks, recreational facilities, and scenic views. This man-made bay offers a variety of water activities such …

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60.0 km

Mission Bay Park

Highlight • Lake

All told, Mission Bay's convoluted shoreline rambles along for about 27 miles. You can trace almost half that length, plus part of the San Diego River, on 12 miles of easy bike paths.

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72.2 km

End point

Train Station

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